City Hall - Birthday party sign up???

[sarah017]

A friend of mine told me you can go to City Hall and sign up for a birthday party where you get to decorate a cake and hang out with the characters. She said its like $20. Anyone know anything about this??????

 

[my*gracie*girl]

It is called Pat E Cake's birthday celebration or something like that. We made ressies through the Disney dining line, but ended up cancelling. It was $16+tax.

 

[DizNee Luver]

We didn't enjoy this. We went for my son's 8th birthday. Mickey & Minnie make an appearance near the end of the hour. You can get a quick picture taken with them but NO autographs!
The cake was dry & the frosting was dyed very brightly & my 4 yr old left with one red eyebrow.
It was almost the price of a character meal for a child & I would rather go that route to get one on one character attention plus a good meal. If you tell any of the sit down restaurants you're celebrating a birthday...they will bring out a special dessert & your child will get sung to.

 

[barefootmomma]

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/special-occasions/birthdays/

Celebrate a "My Disneyland Birthday Party" with Mickey and Minnie!
Searching for a magical way to enjoy your big day? Make plans for a "My Disneyland Birthday Party" at Disneyland Park's Plaza Inn! Join your host, Pat E. Cake, for a happy, fun-filled celebration featuring music, merriment, laughter and cake decorating — with a special appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. All Guests receive a party hat, souvenir sipper cup, mini birthday cake, icing and cake toppings.
Seating daily. Priority Seating can be arranged at Plaza Inn, City Hall, Guest Relations information kiosks and by phone.
Price: $15.99 per person*
For reservations, information and pricing, please call (714) 781-DINE .

I agree with a previous poster, I personally have done this and wouldn't waste my money again (and it was cheaper then). If it were me, I'd budget in a character meal as part of the celebration over this.

I hope whoever is celebrating in your party has a great birthday! We, as a family, spend all of our birthdays at Disneyland and there is no better place for it.

 

[deedeecee]

I guess I'll offer a differing opinion -- we enjoy the birthday party celebration. I thought it was a great deal when it was only $10, but I am still willing to fork over the $16 (per person) for this event. It's become somewhat of a tradition with my now 5-year-old.
It doesn't even compare to a character meal, but we just enjoy it for what it is -- a time to kick back and relax, decorate cupcakes/mini-cakes and celebrate my daughter's birthday.

 

[Dizneydaz]

I've walked by this several times and it seems to me it's geared mostly to the very young. My DD10 has commented several times that Pat E. Cake seems a little freaky and the whole thing is a little cheesy. Speaking of cheese, I think it's horrible that you can't get autographs from M&M.