We love all of the specialty cruises. We have done the actual birthday cruise (Illuminations). I think when we did it the price difference was almost $100. The cake was wonderful and there were snacks on board. We decided on the next birthday to go to Ohana's and have the $40 cake there (it was very similar to the cake on the other cruise) then just leave from the marina at the Poly on a regular Wishes cruise. Did you think of doing Wonderland Tea Party for the kids. My dd's (4 & 8) love it. Alice and the Mad Hatter host the party. What about doing the Family Magic Tour as a group birthday/unbirthday celebration. It is a lot of fun and it last for quite a while (2 1/2 hours). The Neverland Club also host birthday parties. We almost always celebrate some one's birthdays or anniversaries on our trips. The Mouse makes for extra magic!!!!!! The "It's my birthday" buttons are wonderful! You wouldn't believe how much special attention the kids get (adults too). We always try to wish every one "happy birthday" when we see them.