Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday

BuzzAndWoodyBoy · 06-23-2005

We will be arriving in Disney on my son's 5th birthday and I just wanted to ask what the best place for dinner for him would be? We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge and he would think it was cool if people made a big fuss over it. We have park hopper tickets but I'm not sure what time we are getting in, probably after 1pm (no plane tickets yet).

Also does anyone know if the hotel will do anything special? If they don't automatically is there a way I can call and ask them to put stuff (balloons and a banner) in our room? I would be willing to pay a little extra for it since it would thrill him. Thanks...

**llama** · 06-23-2005

First of all - welcome to DC! My first inclination would be Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Hotel. It's a good buffet with lots of choices, Mickey & the Gang - and it's a wild, fun time. Whispering Canyon also get's high marks from lots of people - I'm sure some member here can fill you in on what happens there and if you can get some "extras" for a birthday.

hanwill · 06-23-2005

Welcome to DC!!! You will love WL!!!! Either restaurant would be fine, but the Whipering Canyon is a loud restaurant the does fun stuff for kids. I bet that they would do a lot for his birthday. About the room and balloons, I know that there is a pamplet of stuff that you can order that gets sent with your information about your reservation, but I would call the hotel and make a request. Also, double check this request a few days before your arrival because i have heard of people making requests for stuff and it doesn't always make it into the room... Have a great trip

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-23-2005

Welcome to DisneyCentral! You will love WL, it's my favorite resort.

I think Chef Mickey's is a great place for a birthday dinner. I am sure if you mention the birthday he will get a cupcake or some other special treat. A character breakfast is a great way to start off a WDW trip.

Amelia's Man · 06-23-2005

Welcome to DisneyCentral! I agree with taking your son to Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort! We took our sons there in 2003 and the staff gave them buttons that said "Today Is My Birthday", and the characters made a big fuss over them too! Lots of pictures and autographs! My boys LOVED it! What a great time!

Cavey · 06-23-2005

Welcome.

CHEF MICKEY's

My son had his 4th birthday at CM this past January. We loved the character interaction & the special attention he got being a birthday boy (Make sure to get a birthday pin at City Hall in the Magic Kingdom!).

**roxie** · 06-24-2005

Just to add another vote - Chef Mickeys for sure!!!

karliebug · 06-24-2005

Another vote for CM! When you make your ressie be sure to tell them it's a b-day, and remind them at the podium at check in.

jedijson · 06-24-2005

And another for CM!

You do need to eat at the Whispering Canyons, too. Ask for ketchup.

**ddoll** · 06-24-2005

If you mention the birthday to the CM who checks you into your resort, they will make a note of it and they will have balloons and an autographed Birthday card sent to your room on the big day.

The birthday button from the parks will get him loads of attention from all the CMs all day long. Be sure to pick it up early in the day!

jedijson · 06-24-2005

And, if you're a birthday button collector, there are three different ones. Epcot has one, Animal Kingdom has one, and the MK and MGM share the same one. However, according to a CM a couple weeks ago, MGM might be getting their very own one later this year.

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BuzzAndWoodyBoy Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday We will be arriving in Disney on my son's 5th birthday and I just wanted to ask what the best place for dinner for him would be? We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge and he would think it was cool if people made a big fuss over it. We have park hopper tickets but I'm not sure what time we are getting in, probably after 1pm (no plane tickets yet). Also does anyone know if the hotel will do anything special? If they don't automatically is there a way I can call and ask them to put stuff (balloons and a banner) in our room? I would be willing to pay a little extra for it since it would thrill him. Thanks...

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday First of all - welcome to DC! My first inclination would be Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Hotel. It's a good buffet with lots of choices, Mickey & the Gang - and it's a wild, fun time. Whispering Canyon also get's high marks from lots of people - I'm sure some member here can fill you in on what happens there and if you can get some "extras" for a birthday. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 7 hours 26 minutes

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hanwill Big Cheese Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 612	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Welcome to DC!!! You will love WL!!!! Either restaurant would be fine, but the Whipering Canyon is a loud restaurant the does fun stuff for kids. I bet that they would do a lot for his birthday. About the room and balloons, I know that there is a pamplet of stuff that you can order that gets sent with your information about your reservation, but I would call the hotel and make a request. Also, double check this request a few days before your arrival because i have heard of people making requests for stuff and it doesn't always make it into the room... Have a great trip __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!But trying to decide if I should go In November

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Welcome to DisneyCentral! You will love WL, it's my favorite resort. I think Chef Mickey's is a great place for a birthday dinner. I am sure if you mention the birthday he will get a cupcake or some other special treat. A character breakfast is a great way to start off a WDW trip. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 21 hours 26 minutes

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Amelia's Man Hide the rum!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: R.L.S. Legacy, Space Posts: 2,415	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Welcome to DisneyCentral! I agree with taking your son to Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort! We took our sons there in 2003 and the staff gave them buttons that said "Today Is My Birthday", and the characters made a big fuss over them too! Lots of pictures and autographs! My boys LOVED it! What a great time! __________________ "Unorthodox..........but ludicrously effective" !! 2003 Contemporary Resort 2005 Polynesian Resort 2005 Disney Wonder 2006 Disney Magic 2007 Polynesian Resort 2007 Disney Wonder 2008 Disney Magic My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin' to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic!! Cruising with Mickey on the Magic!!

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Welcome. CHEF MICKEY's My son had his 4th birthday at CM this past January. We loved the character interaction & the special attention he got being a birthday boy (Make sure to get a birthday pin at City Hall in the Magic Kingdom!). __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,447	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Just to add another vote - Chef Mickeys for sure!!!

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday Another vote for CM! When you make your ressie be sure to tell them it's a b-day, and remind them at the podium at check in.

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jedijson Defend-EAR of the DCR Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under Hook's Hat Posts: 974	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday And another for CM! You do need to eat at the Whispering Canyons, too. Ask for ketchup. __________________ Jedi Disneyland in May 2007 or Bust! Hey, ya just gotta go for SW 30th Birthday! But I digress...

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,612	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday If you mention the birthday to the CM who checks you into your resort, they will make a note of it and they will have balloons and an autographed Birthday card sent to your room on the big day. The birthday button from the parks will get him loads of attention from all the CMs all day long. Be sure to pick it up early in the day! __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 34 days 5 hours 26 minutes

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jedijson Defend-EAR of the DCR Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under Hook's Hat Posts: 974	Re: Best dining for a boy's 5th birthday And, if you're a birthday button collector, there are three different ones. Epcot has one, Animal Kingdom has one, and the MK and MGM share the same one. However, according to a CM a couple weeks ago, MGM might be getting their very own one later this year. __________________ Jedi Disneyland in May 2007 or Bust! Hey, ya just gotta go for SW 30th Birthday! But I digress...

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