DS 8th Birthday - DD Afraid of Characters!

[1hero2princesses]

I think I am pretty stuck here - but maybe there is something I am missing so I am going to ask - I am planning right now and hope to book the trip this week. If my plans work out our 1st Full Day in the parks will be DS's 8th birthday. I would like to allow him to pick where we eat that day. The problem is DD who will be 6 by then is terrified of characters so character meals are out. Where could I take a boy that would be fun besides a character meal? I don't think there is anything?

 

[disney609]

How about O'Hana's in the Polynesian? The food is awesome, served family style and they have games and music for the kids. No characters at dinner!

 

[Rohais]

How about Whispering Canyon or Sci Fi Dine In Theatre? My younger brother loved those..and still does

 

[koolaidmoms]

My kids 8 and 10 liked Sci-Fi and '50s PT (especially since I let them order milk shakes which I NEVER do).

Does WCC still do their schtick? or Hoop De Doo?

Just some thoughts. 1900 Park Fare has face characters during dinner - Cinderella, Step-mother and step-sisters and the Prince - would that work?

Good luck!

 

[1hero2princesses]

Never been to Whispering Canyon - do they still do fun things? Would an 8 year old boy enjoy hoop dee doo? He does like silly slap stick type stuff but I don't know what they do there?

 

[monarchsfan16]

What about the Plaza or Beaches and Cream? I can't think of a better way to celebrate a birthday than with one of their sundaes. T-Rex would probably also be fun for an 8 year old boy.

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

At DHS:

50s Prime Time Cafe
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (although it's dark in there)

At Wilderness Lodge:

Whispering Canyon Cafe (yes they do the schtick)

Hoop Dee Doo would be perfect for slap-stick humor. I was wondering if you considered just a character meal for him (provided another adult can accompany your daughter). Also, he could a pirate cruise from one of the resorts. It's so much fun for the children and a nice respite from them.

 

[jandj524]

Never been to Whispering Canyon - do they still do fun things? Would an 8 year old boy enjoy hoop dee doo? He does like silly slap stick type stuff but I don't know what they do there?

Hi - we ate here when my DS turned 6 - the server brought all the children in the restaurant to our table and had them sing happy birthday to him - then she gave him a cupcake with a candle. He loved it. I have heard other stories where the birthday child leads the restaurant in the "Chicken Dance." Of course - you will see lots of other crazy stuff here - trust me - all you have to do is mention that you are thirsty or want ketchup with your meal.

Another non-character option in T-Rex cafe -- no antics - but a lot of dinosaurs

Have fun

 

[Dreamscometrue09]

I think the Coral Reef would be neat! Having dinner in an "aquarium" would be fun for all ages