Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration?

ranedrops · 03-16-2008

We will be celebrating my sons birthday this year while at WDW.
If you have any celebration experiences please share.
We need a place to dine & any suggestions for something special to do.
He will be turning 18.

Thanks for the help!

We've already dined at:

Liberty Square (dinner)
Crystal Palace
Capn Jacks
CRT (lunch)
Mama Melrose
Nine Dragons
Mexico
Akershus Princess Dinner
Chefs De France
Le Cellier
Fifties Prime Time
Sci Fi
Tony's
Spoodles
Coral Reef - We've done BDays 2x's there. Both times they forgot to defrost the cake!

dixie · 03-16-2008

DH always manages to have a birthday whilst we are at 'The World' and we usually start the day with a breakfast at 1900 Park fayre (where the servers sing Happy birthday and he gets a cup cake with candle and a birthday place mat) then we like to head off to MK and get a birthday button and lots of special things just happen like the Main Street barbershop singers serenaded him with 'Happy Birthday' and we had loads of people wishing him a great day- he also had free desserts in a couple of places and it made the day special.
I am sure where ever you choose will be magical.

Monique · 03-16-2008

We like to celebrate birthdays at Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Hotel. They, too, will bring out a cupcake with a candle and give complimentary birthday placemats. Also tell the resort where you will be staying that you will be celebrating a birthday and sometime during your stay they will leave a balloon bouquet with a birthday card in your room.

tinkerbelle24 · 03-16-2008

I love to celebrate at Ohana's. I love that place.

Daisee · 03-16-2008

Don't forget to get his Free Happy Birthday Pin at City Hall in MK. Many of the CM's will acknowledge his birthday. My DS has also received a signed card and balloon in our room.

ranedrops · 03-16-2008

How about a birthday fireworks cruise? Has anyone done that? If so, please share details.

**Dana** · 03-16-2008

18 is a big deal....entry into adulthood. I would skip the character meals and go for something a bit more adult. Does he like ESPN or Planet Hollywood? Even Rainforest Cafe (AK one) would be perfect for a birthday celebration. O'hanna does a nice job too..I had DD's birthday there one year and they really made it special.

gemdisney · 03-16-2008

My DS had #5 @ Disney. Big difference but I can tell you letting everyone know really makes the difference. When you make ADR anywhere/any day let them know you are celebrating a b-day while there. They will add it into notes & at the least they will be wishing him HB everywhere you go. At Disney adults will be kids too, so if he likes the charecters... my DS got a card from charecters at his breakfast bday meal. I would make the entire stay about him. That will make him feel more adult to have a say in what goes on. Where to eat, what places to go & when, of course you may have to keep him in check.
Rides in the front of the monorail are cool for any age, massages but they can be expensive, fishing excursions-they all can be great things to add on.
How many of you will be there? Enough to be a Grand Gathering? That can make it even more special. They have LOTS for GG like special seating & fireworks viewing.

ranedrops · 03-16-2008

There will be 4 of us for half of our stay & 5 for the other half so we won't make the count for GG. We have eaten at Planet Hollywood too. He thought it was "ok". Never been to ESPN, I don't think that is his "thing".
Never been to Ohanna's either. What is it like?

I heard Tony's is a nice place to celebrate. Anyone ever celebrated there?

He is a big movie buff. (He's going to go to college for film to be a director) His absolute favorite ride is the Great Movie Ride. HE LOVES it. Too bad they didn't have anything special with that.

This is a BIG deal for us. He's not a little kid anymore, he's turning into an adult

He's been to character meals with us. Embarrassed by the Princesses

He even put up with Eeyore hugging him last year

I will put on our ressie that it is his BDay. I don't know if he'll agree to wear the birthday pin. He's the type who doesn't like to announce it but I know he secretly enjoys the attention by the smile on his face.

We're going in the early fall so I am trying to get this figured out so I can book something. Thanks for the ideas...keep them coming please!

gemdisney · 03-16-2008

Early fall...MNSSHP! A must no matter what the reason for going is! Less people & Candy! You can't go wrong! 18 or not who doesn't like candy. Ohanas is great! We went this last visit and LOVED it! I would let them know on the GMR, maybe you can get front row seats! He'll love that! I would absolutely plan to be at DHS the day of his bday then. What about the Sci-Fi dine-in theater for a meal.
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I have to admit though I have never been to Tony's for a celeration.
Oh and you can always check out Disney Florists and see if there is something they have you might like to have waiting for him in the room.
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I hope this is helpful!

**MissDisney** · 03-17-2008

We enjoy Biergarten and Ohana! Do either of those appeal?

Did I mention Ohana?

Maybe I oughta mention Ohana again?

Hey, I know! How about Ohana!!!

**Dana** · 03-17-2008

O'hanna is perfect...meat on skewers!! IT's very Hawaiian themed....hula contests and other fun stuff. The thing I remember most about DD's birthday there was the man who sang to her..they really made a fuss and it's was awesome. She got a birthday cupcake and the royal treatment.

ranedrops · 03-17-2008

Hmmmm, for some strange reason Ohana seems to be sticking in my head

I'll have to check it out and see what my DH thinks.

Thanks again! Any other suggestions will be welcomed too.

woohoo · 03-17-2008

Personally I would not dare to eat ANYWHERE but my all time favorite!! Hoop DeDoo!!!! That is my absolute birthday dinner- in fact the kids threw me a little version of that this year for my birthday

gemdisney · 03-17-2008

Oh my! Woohoo...that is the sweetest thing! I would love that! What a birthday gift!

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? We will be celebrating my sons birthday this year while at WDW. If you have any celebration experiences please share. We need a place to dine & any suggestions for something special to do. He will be turning 18. Thanks for the help! We've already dined at: Liberty Square (dinner) Crystal Palace Capn Jacks CRT (lunch) Mama Melrose Nine Dragons Mexico Akershus Princess Dinner Chefs De France Le Cellier Fifties Prime Time Sci Fi Tony's Spoodles Coral Reef - We've done BDays 2x's there. Both times they forgot to defrost the cake! Last edited by ranedrops; 03-16-2008 at 04:50 PM.

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? DH always manages to have a birthday whilst we are at 'The World' and we usually start the day with a breakfast at 1900 Park fayre (where the servers sing Happy birthday and he gets a cup cake with candle and a birthday place mat) then we like to head off to MK and get a birthday button and lots of special things just happen like the Main Street barbershop singers serenaded him with 'Happy Birthday' and we had loads of people wishing him a great day- he also had free desserts in a couple of places and it made the day special. I am sure where ever you choose will be magical. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? We like to celebrate birthdays at Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Hotel. They, too, will bring out a cupcake with a candle and give complimentary birthday placemats. Also tell the resort where you will be staying that you will be celebrating a birthday and sometime during your stay they will leave a balloon bouquet with a birthday card in your room. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? I love to celebrate at Ohana's. I love that place. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? Don't forget to get his Free Happy Birthday Pin at City Hall in MK. Many of the CM's will acknowledge his birthday. My DS has also received a signed card and balloon in our room.

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? How about a birthday fireworks cruise? Has anyone done that? If so, please share details.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? 18 is a big deal....entry into adulthood. I would skip the character meals and go for something a bit more adult. Does he like ESPN or Planet Hollywood? Even Rainforest Cafe (AK one) would be perfect for a birthday celebration. O'hanna does a nice job too..I had DD's birthday there one year and they really made it special. __________________ ~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. 270 days 1 hours 33 minutes

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gemdisney Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RI but wishing DH would agree to Disney move Posts: 542	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? My DS had #5 @ Disney. Big difference but I can tell you letting everyone know really makes the difference. When you make ADR anywhere/any day let them know you are celebrating a b-day while there. They will add it into notes & at the least they will be wishing him HB everywhere you go. At Disney adults will be kids too, so if he likes the charecters... my DS got a card from charecters at his breakfast bday meal. I would make the entire stay about him. That will make him feel more adult to have a say in what goes on. Where to eat, what places to go & when, of course you may have to keep him in check. Rides in the front of the monorail are cool for any age, massages but they can be expensive, fishing excursions-they all can be great things to add on. How many of you will be there? Enough to be a Grand Gathering? That can make it even more special. They have LOTS for GG like special seating & fireworks viewing. __________________ gemdisney CBR 1989 POR 2002 GF honeymoon 2003 SSR 2007 Summer 2008-YC Winter 2008-AKL August 20-Sep1 09 OKW, SSR & BLT (multi-tasking trip) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mutli-tasking vacation Enjoying my time with the Mouse!

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? There will be 4 of us for half of our stay & 5 for the other half so we won't make the count for GG. We have eaten at Planet Hollywood too. He thought it was "ok". Never been to ESPN, I don't think that is his "thing". Never been to Ohanna's either. What is it like? I heard Tony's is a nice place to celebrate. Anyone ever celebrated there? He is a big movie buff. (He's going to go to college for film to be a director) His absolute favorite ride is the Great Movie Ride. HE LOVES it. Too bad they didn't have anything special with that. This is a BIG deal for us. He's not a little kid anymore, he's turning into an adult He's been to character meals with us. Embarrassed by the Princesses He even put up with Eeyore hugging him last year I will put on our ressie that it is his BDay. I don't know if he'll agree to wear the birthday pin. He's the type who doesn't like to announce it but I know he secretly enjoys the attention by the smile on his face. We're going in the early fall so I am trying to get this figured out so I can book something. Thanks for the ideas...keep them coming please!

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gemdisney Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RI but wishing DH would agree to Disney move Posts: 542	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? Early fall...MNSSHP! A must no matter what the reason for going is! Less people & Candy! You can't go wrong! 18 or not who doesn't like candy. Ohanas is great! We went this last visit and LOVED it! I would let them know on the GMR, maybe you can get front row seats! He'll love that! I would absolutely plan to be at DHS the day of his bday then. What about the Sci-Fi dine-in theater for a meal. Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . . I have to admit though I have never been to Tony's for a celeration. Oh and you can always check out Disney Florists and see if there is something they have you might like to have waiting for him in the room. Lake Buena Vista, FL - Florist, Flowers, Flower Delivery, Send Flowers, Walt Disney World Florist : Home I hope this is helpful! __________________ gemdisney CBR 1989 POR 2002 GF honeymoon 2003 SSR 2007 Summer 2008-YC Winter 2008-AKL August 20-Sep1 09 OKW, SSR & BLT (multi-tasking trip) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mutli-tasking vacation Enjoying my time with the Mouse!

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? We enjoy Biergarten and Ohana! Do either of those appeal? Did I mention Ohana? Maybe I oughta mention Ohana again? Hey, I know! How about Ohana!!! __________________ 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

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? O'hanna is perfect...meat on skewers!! IT's very Hawaiian themed....hula contests and other fun stuff. The thing I remember most about DD's birthday there was the man who sang to her..they really made a fuss and it's was awesome. She got a birthday cupcake and the royal treatment. __________________ ~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. 270 days 1 hours 33 minutes

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ranedrops Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 334	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? Hmmmm, for some strange reason Ohana seems to be sticking in my head I'll have to check it out and see what my DH thinks. Thanks again! Any other suggestions will be welcomed too.

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? Personally I would not dare to eat ANYWHERE but my all time favorite!! Hoop DeDoo!!!! That is my absolute birthday dinner- in fact the kids threw me a little version of that this year for my birthday __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 123 days 19 hours 33 minutes

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gemdisney Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RI but wishing DH would agree to Disney move Posts: 542	Re: Any suggestions for a Birthday celebration? Oh my! Woohoo...that is the sweetest thing! I would love that! What a birthday gift! __________________ gemdisney CBR 1989 POR 2002 GF honeymoon 2003 SSR 2007 Summer 2008-YC Winter 2008-AKL August 20-Sep1 09 OKW, SSR & BLT (multi-tasking trip) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mutli-tasking vacation Enjoying my time with the Mouse!