Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old)

577NitroExpress · 06-07-2006

I've been to WDW more times than I can remember, but never needed to look into this aspect of this upcoming trip.

My wife and I are taking my son (who will be turning two during the trip and will be on this third visit to WDW), my father, sister and brother-in-law to WDW to celebrate my son's second birthday.

We want to do a special dinner with the family to celebrate his birthday INSIDE a park. I would like to know which places will do the best for a little man's second birthday - balloons, cake, well wishes, etc, etc, etc. I am not sure how receptive he will be to characters, so at this point a character meal isn't a make or break place.

Also, if there is a better place at a resort for a birthday celebration for a little guy, I would appreciate information on that too. Basically, money is no object for this meal.

phayes93 · 06-07-2006

Since you want to have the birthday party in a park, that kind of limits things. I might suggest Crystal Palace in MK. The characters there are from Winnie the Pooh, which would be appropriate for a toddler, I think.
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577NitroExpress · 06-07-2006

In the last line of my initial thread starting post, I asked for recommendation for places outside of the parks if people thought they were better.

ANy ideas?

iluvwdw · 06-07-2006

I think you CAN'T GO WRONG with Chef Mickey's! I have never been to dinner, so I can't help you there. But I've been for breafast and it was GREAT!!!!! The character interaction is wonderful, and perfect characters for a toddler! (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Pluto, sometimes Donald)

Another great place for a family dinner celebration is 'Ohana. There is a lot going on at that restaurant! They have a ukelele player/singer there, they do hula hoop contests, coconut races, etc. Not sure if your 2 year old would want to participate, but it is a really fun atmosphere with YUMMY food! And if you're lucky and time it right, you can watch Wishes out the window from your table.

GOOD LUCK DECIDING!

Erin · 06-07-2006

I think your best bet is the Crystal Palace or Libery Tree.

Inside the castle is always an option, too - I don't know how you feel about princesses. :c)

alandjen · 06-07-2006

There's always the Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom. You won't get a character experience, but a 2-year-old might get a kick out of the decor.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-07-2006

Chef Mickey's is wonderful for kids of all ages.

We celebrated my DS birthday at Liberty Tree Tavern and it was wonderful! Our table had Mickey heads all over it when we sat down and they came out ringing a big bell and sang happy birthday to him and gave him a cupcake with a candle. It was a really great birthday meal.

**Dana** · 06-07-2006

Have you considered the new character meal in MGM. It's a breakfast, but it does have the Play house disney characters. I think that would be perfect for a two year old. If not that, I would definately go with Crystal Palace. Pooh is the bomb!

jk8 · 06-07-2006

I would say Crystal Palace.

**MissDisney** · 06-09-2006

I know you thought character dining mught be a bit much for your little guy, BUT...

I vote Crystal Palace with everyone else!!! First, the buffet is fabulous for a toddler. The room is lovely, and the characters are appropriate for him (epsecially if you watch movies and read books that feature them before you go!) and they are all VERY GENTLE with little kids. They really make sure that they treat each kid perfectly -- a little feisty with the older ones, calm and peaceful with the little ones! I am sure he will be comfortable and enchanted!
For your cake and balloons, just tell the CM when you make your reservations, and remember to confirm with the restaurant CM when you arrive for the meal...

BuzzLightyear · 06-09-2006

I have to chime in and agree with everyone else on Crystal Palace.
Our DS really loved that place when he was 2 and 3 years old.
It's the perfect place to bring a todddler.

**llama** · 06-09-2006

Though I'm not a fan of buffets, I must agree with the majority - Crystal Palace. Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends are ideal for a 2 year old.

Outside the Parks I would suggest 1900 Park Fare Lane at the GF, with Cinderella's Friends. (The buffet here is better than most).

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577NitroExpress Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairfax County, Virginia Posts: 76	Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I've been to WDW more times than I can remember, but never needed to look into this aspect of this upcoming trip. My wife and I are taking my son (who will be turning two during the trip and will be on this third visit to WDW), my father, sister and brother-in-law to WDW to celebrate my son's second birthday. We want to do a special dinner with the family to celebrate his birthday INSIDE a park. I would like to know which places will do the best for a little man's second birthday - balloons, cake, well wishes, etc, etc, etc. I am not sure how receptive he will be to characters, so at this point a character meal isn't a make or break place. Also, if there is a better place at a resort for a birthday celebration for a little guy, I would appreciate information on that too. Basically, money is no object for this meal. __________________ _________ Next Trip: May 5 to 15, 2008 - Port Orleans Riverside. Previous trips with my son and wife include: September 2007, Port Orleans Riverside March 2007, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club September 2006, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club March 2006, Marriott Royal Palms Vacation Club November 2005, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) Since you want to have the birthday party in a park, that kind of limits things. I might suggest Crystal Palace in MK. The characters there are from Winnie the Pooh, which would be appropriate for a toddler, I think. ----------------------- (BTW: Wheew! I finally hit 900! I'm exhausted - guess I need a vacation to rest up - any suggestions????)) __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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577NitroExpress Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairfax County, Virginia Posts: 76	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) In the last line of my initial thread starting post, I asked for recommendation for places outside of the parks if people thought they were better. ANy ideas? __________________ _________ Next Trip: May 5 to 15, 2008 - Port Orleans Riverside. Previous trips with my son and wife include: September 2007, Port Orleans Riverside March 2007, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club September 2006, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club March 2006, Marriott Royal Palms Vacation Club November 2005, Marriott Grande Vista Vacation Club

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I think you CAN'T GO WRONG with Chef Mickey's! I have never been to dinner, so I can't help you there. But I've been for breafast and it was GREAT!!!!! The character interaction is wonderful, and perfect characters for a toddler! (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Pluto, sometimes Donald) Another great place for a family dinner celebration is 'Ohana. There is a lot going on at that restaurant! They have a ukelele player/singer there, they do hula hoop contests, coconut races, etc. Not sure if your 2 year old would want to participate, but it is a really fun atmosphere with YUMMY food! And if you're lucky and time it right, you can watch Wishes out the window from your table. GOOD LUCK DECIDING! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 83 days 16 hours 9 minutes

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I think your best bet is the Crystal Palace or Libery Tree. Inside the castle is always an option, too - I don't know how you feel about princesses. :c) __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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alandjen Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Posts: 326	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) There's always the Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom. You won't get a character experience, but a 2-year-old might get a kick out of the decor. __________________ 3/92: Int'l Drive 8/92: Int'l Drive 3/94: Int'l Drive 4/96: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 11/96: Disneyland 12/96: Wilderness Lodge 11/97: Dixie Landings 3/98: Disneyland 4/99: Grand Floridian Concierge (Castle View) 7/99: Disneyland 5/00: Boardwalk 5/01: Boardwalk 2/02: Boardwalk 5/03: Coronado Springs 5/05: DoubleTree @ Downtown Disney 9/06: Contemporary 10/07:Contemporary My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Bay Lake Tower Trip! 226 days 3 hours 39 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) Chef Mickey's is wonderful for kids of all ages. We celebrated my DS birthday at Liberty Tree Tavern and it was wonderful! Our table had Mickey heads all over it when we sat down and they came out ringing a big bell and sang happy birthday to him and gave him a cupcake with a candle. It was a really great birthday meal. __________________ ~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 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 21 hours 39 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) Have you considered the new character meal in MGM. It's a breakfast, but it does have the Play house disney characters. I think that would be perfect for a two year old. If not that, I would definately go with Crystal Palace. Pooh is the bomb! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 16 hours 39 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I would say Crystal Palace. __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 133 days 2 hours 35 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I know you thought character dining mught be a bit much for your little guy, BUT... I vote Crystal Palace with everyone else!!! First, the buffet is fabulous for a toddler. The room is lovely, and the characters are appropriate for him (epsecially if you watch movies and read books that feature them before you go!) and they are all VERY GENTLE with little kids. They really make sure that they treat each kid perfectly -- a little feisty with the older ones, calm and peaceful with the little ones! I am sure he will be comfortable and enchanted! For your cake and balloons, just tell the CM when you make your reservations, and remember to confirm with the restaurant CM when you arrive for the meal... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009 Last edited by MissDisney; 06-09-2006 at 08:33 AM.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) I have to chime in and agree with everyone else on Crystal Palace. Our DS really loved that place when he was 2 and 3 years old. It's the perfect place to bring a todddler. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 111 days 2 hours 39 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Best Dinner location IN A PARK for a birthday dinner (2 year old) Though I'm not a fan of buffets, I must agree with the majority - Crystal Palace. Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends are ideal for a 2 year old. Outside the Parks I would suggest 1900 Park Fare Lane at the GF, with Cinderella's Friends. (The buffet here is better than most). __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 34 days 3 hours 39 minutes

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