Ideas for celebrating a childs birthday at WDW?

[jacksmom]

My son will be turning 7 on our trip! I have a PS for Chef Mickeys and I have heard you can get a Birthday button at town hall! Any other ideas? Can you arrange for a birthday call from a character at your resort? We are staying at the Poly! Any other ideas for making the day very special would be appreciated???? Oh, I was also thinking about doing the Family Magic tour! Any feedback? Thanks!

 

[Memaw2Wm]

If you can, get a Guest of Honor pin with your con's name on it from the Christmas store in DTD to wear with the B-day button/badge ... then the cast members will say "Happy Birthday *Johnny*!"

In one of the shops a CM called a special # and Goofy wished my daughter (who turned 28 in Disney) a Happy Birthday.

I also faxed the resort to let them know that Vicky would be celebrating her b'day while we were there and asked if Mickey could send her a card. The card arrived, but there was a bit of confusion as it was addressed to my granddaughter, rather than my daughter ... so make sure you tell them it's Johnny's 7th birthday, LOL!

Also tell the person checking you in at Chef Mickey's that it's your son's b'day ... I believe they'll give him a special placemat.

Also you might want to make a PS ressie for the Ice Cream Social at the Garden Grill (The Land, Epcot) ... they serve special sundaes for kids and adults and Mickey and Friends visit ... all for just $7 per person, plus a tip. Remember to mention to your waiter that it's your son's b'day.

I highly recommend the Family Magic Tour. We did it last summer and had a blast ... my grandkids (7 & 8) want to do it again next summer.

Just be prepared to participate ... you'll be hopping, jumping, skipping and taking giant steps around the MK ... and collecting a few odd looks, LOL!

Don't forget your camera and autograph book ... there's a character meet and greet at the end.

Peter Pan and my grandson were very naughty ... they jumped over the fence and rang the Liberty Bell ... worst of all I almost missed getting a photo of them:

 

[AZKathy]

We have done quite a few birthdays at WDW for our kids. The resort we have stayed at has always sent a card with balloons to the birthday kiddo. Just remind them the day prior, too.

The only thing I can add is possible thinking of an Illuminations birthday cruise. The pontoon boat has streamers and balloons and Happy Birthday on the side, they have sodas and a birthday cake there on the boat to enjoy while watching Illuminations. It is kinda pricey, but enjoyable. My DD loved it when the other boats sang happy birthday to her and when a group in Epcot sang to her, also.

 

[HeathyChanJellicle]

When my sister turned sweet 16, and the day after, it was my mother's birthday, we did some really cool things! For my sister, my parents arranged something, kind of like a scavanger hunt. *ended at star tours cause she loves star wars* I think you can call the parks and arrange it. ((Meeting Time and what to do))

I hope you have fun!
:.:*~Heathy~*:.: