Suggestion needed for birthday celebration please! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Claire&TheBoys · 01-08-2013, 10:54 PM

My sister decided last year that before her 50th birthday this year she wanted to do a half-marathon. She picked the Princess Half Marathon, and so our sister-in-law and I decided we'd join her in a show of sisterhood. We want to celebrate her big 5-0 at dinner after the race. We aren't planning to buy park tickets (Disney without parks!

) so it needs to be a resort restaurant.

I made one ADR for dinner on our arrival night at House of Blues because my SIL's friend is a manager there, so not HOB.

I would have to say we're not hugely adventurous eaters.

Also, my best friend's family will be on their annual Disney vacation at the same time and will be joining us, so should be relatively kid-friendly.

My sister liked the menu for 'Ohana, but so far I haven't been able to get an ADR for 8 at a decent time.

Give me your thoughts and tell me where you've had good experiences. Thanks!

Quin · 01-09-2013, 08:26 AM

If it was just the adult sisters/SIL I'd say to go for a nice Signature, either Cali Grill if not in refurb then or Narcoossees, so you could still see Wishes even without Park tickets. Very adult-birthday-ish.

But adding in family plus kids - Narcoossees is still an option but is pricey, especially for a large group. How about Hoop-De-Doo? VERY basic American food so no problems for picky eaters. Boisterous party atmosphere. PLUS adult beverages come with the meal!

MinnieGirl33 · 01-09-2013, 09:57 AM

Cape May Cafe
Olivia's
Kona
Whispering Canyon

tinkgurl · 01-09-2013, 10:27 AM

If you're looking for a place that might make a big deal about the birthday, WCC would be a good choice! Just be sure to request a rowdy, fun waiter/waitress.

Claire&TheBoys · 01-09-2013, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the ideas! Olivia's is one I hadn't thought of - I've never been there. I'd like to do WCC, but not sure that she wants *that* big a deal made out of her birthday!

01-08-2013, 10:54 PM	#1
Claire&TheBoys The Queen of the Castle! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 4,935	Suggestion needed for birthday celebration please! My sister decided last year that before her 50th birthday this year she wanted to do a half-marathon. She picked the Princess Half Marathon, and so our sister-in-law and I decided we'd join her in a show of sisterhood. We want to celebrate her big 5-0 at dinner after the race. We aren't planning to buy park tickets (Disney without parks! ) so it needs to be a resort restaurant. I made one ADR for dinner on our arrival night at House of Blues because my SIL's friend is a manager there, so not HOB. I would have to say we're not hugely adventurous eaters. Also, my best friend's family will be on their annual Disney vacation at the same time and will be joining us, so should be relatively kid-friendly. My sister liked the menu for 'Ohana, but so far I haven't been able to get an ADR for 8 at a decent time. Give me your thoughts and tell me where you've had good experiences. Thanks! __________________ Claire Married 16 years to With (10) and (7) "You see, it's just like I told you. Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart. And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes. They're shining deep down inside you... because that, my friends, is where the magic lives." More than 25 trips to Disney World since age 4, including: Feb 2013 (DPHM): CSR - Sept 2012: Pop - Nov 2011: Pop - May 2011: CSR - Jan 2011: All-Star Sports - May 2010: Pop Century - Nov 2009: Wilderness Lodge - May 2009: Shades of Green - Aug/Sept 2008: CSR - Jan 2008: POFQ - Sept 2007: CSR - Sept 2004: FWCabins - Sept 2003: CSR - Jan 1997: Honeymoon at Westgate - Plus many trips as a child at FW!

01-09-2013, 08:26 AM	#2
Quin DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas, US Posts: 1,757	If it was just the adult sisters/SIL I'd say to go for a nice Signature, either Cali Grill if not in refurb then or Narcoossees, so you could still see Wishes even without Park tickets. Very adult-birthday-ish. But adding in family plus kids - Narcoossees is still an option but is pricey, especially for a large group. How about Hoop-De-Doo? VERY basic American food so no problems for picky eaters. Boisterous party atmosphere. PLUS adult beverages come with the meal! __________________ --- This space is under construction for your future enjoyment ---

01-09-2013, 09:57 AM	#3
MinnieGirl33 Hockey Mom to 2 Join Date: May 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,262	Cape May Cafe Olivia's Kona Whispering Canyon __________________ Me DH DS19 DS15 Minnie Mia

01-09-2013, 10:27 AM	#4
tinkgurl Life is what happens in between trips to WDW Those "flying cookies" flying through space can be seen I'm hoping that the little guy likes them! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,784	If you're looking for a place that might make a big deal about the birthday, WCC would be a good choice! Just be sure to request a rowdy, fun waiter/waitress. __________________ Current TR: Let's celebrate this "babymoon" GRAND style!! '07 TR: Tinkgurl goes “home” to NeverNeverLand '08 TR: I do get to go! I do get to go!A trip that almost wasn’t! '09 TR: A Dis meet, loopy luau, and 1900 PF fight all on our June trip '10 TR: Our March 'Just Engaged',freezing, and full of surprises trip '10 TR: You've Got a Friend in Me:TINKGURL & XOKTENOX'S Adventures in WDW '12 TR:~Our August Honeymoon..a whole new World for 2 WDW Veterans~

01-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#5
Claire&TheBoys The Queen of the Castle! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 4,935	Thanks for the ideas! Olivia's is one I hadn't thought of - I've never been there. I'd like to do WCC, but not sure that she wants that big a deal made out of her birthday! __________________ Claire Married 16 years to With (10) and (7) "You see, it's just like I told you. Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart. And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes. They're shining deep down inside you... because that, my friends, is where the magic lives." More than 25 trips to Disney World since age 4, including: Feb 2013 (DPHM): CSR - Sept 2012: Pop - Nov 2011: Pop - May 2011: CSR - Jan 2011: All-Star Sports - May 2010: Pop Century - Nov 2009: Wilderness Lodge - May 2009: Shades of Green - Aug/Sept 2008: CSR - Jan 2008: POFQ - Sept 2007: CSR - Sept 2004: FWCabins - Sept 2003: CSR - Jan 1997: Honeymoon at Westgate - Plus many trips as a child at FW!

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