La Nouba, DisneyQuest, or Mini Golf??

[GraceLuvsWDW]

My DD5 is turning six on our trip next month. We are also bringing 3 people who have never been before and who really aren't "Disney" fans . I'm debating on what to do in the evening of my DD's birthday.

Dinner at Wolfgang Puck Cafe/La Nouba for all 6 of us with my AP discount is appx $560 way expensive! (we have the DDP)

Dinner at Wolfgang Puck Cafe/Disney Quest with my AP discount is appx $200-seems high for a few hours entertainment?

Or Dinner at Spoodles/Mini Golf at Fantasia Gardens-dirt cheap really-around $50 with perhaps a Kitchen sink later in the eve?

So, which would you do in this situation?
We're going to AK that day so an evening at the parks is probably out of the question.

Any other ideas????
Thanks!

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Have you asked your daughter? I know the kids I babysit were quite opinionated on what we did when they went at that age! Given the little info I know about your daughter, i would say mini golf, she will probably appreciate that the most and its the cheapest (bonus!). However, if the other people in your party are not going to enjoy it...then you might have to rethink things depending on the ages of the 3 other people. If you have young teens, do DQuest, if they are older do La Nouba. IMHO since it is her birthday it shoud be her choice, or at the very least something you know she would like the most! That was probably not helpful at all...sorry!

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Have you asked your daughter? I know the kids I babysit were quite opinionated on what we did when they went at that age! Given the little info I know about your daughter, i would say mini golf, she will probably appreciate that the most and its the cheapest (bonus!). However, if the other people in your party are not going to enjoy it...then you might have to rethink things depending on the ages of the 3 other people. If you have young teens, do DQuest, if they are older do La Nouba. IMHO since it is her birthday it shoud be her choice, or at the very least something you know she would like the most! That was probably not helpful at all...sorry!

I do want it to be her choice but I think she would like all of these and I want to make it a surprise. The other people in our party are: 1 is 7 and the rest are adults.

Thanks for your reply!

 

[DisCopper]

Or Dinner at Spoodles/Mini Golf at Fantasia Gardens-dirt cheap really-around $50 with perhaps a Kitchen sink later in the eve?

I vote for the Fantasia Gardens option.

La Nouba is great... but I just wouldn't spend that money on a 6 year old. You're already spending a huge amount of money for the trip (I'm assuming), and I'd consider that a big part of her birthday present. The whole thing's going to be special, why spend a lot more money on something that 1) she may or may not like, 2) she isn't going to remember the details of in years to come.

If I lived nearby, yeah, I might take a 6 year old to La Nouba (if I thought they'd be into it... I would have hated it myself), but as an extra expense on a big vacation- no way.

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Then I would do the mini golf I have never met a kid who didn't enjoy it! DisneyQuest is fun, but for kids that young it could be tough...some of the games are geared towards older kids like preteens and teens, heck even I had trouble with some of them and I'm 26 In regards to La Nouba, I am seeing it for the first time this September, but I have seen a similiar show and some young children were actually frightened. Not sure how the two little ones in your group would hold up but it's a lot of money to lose if you have to leave half way through because they are upset
Hope that helps, lol.

 

[Sleeping Becca]

LaNouba no question!

Treat the 3 guests to dinner, but make them pay for their own LaNouba ticket.

After a day at AK, the minigolf maybe too much.

There is not a whole lot for a 6 year old girl at DQ.

Have you considered an evening at Hoop Dee Doo?

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Have you considered an evening at Hoop Dee Doo?

Actually I originally booked HDDR but cancelled thinking it was way too corny for the people I am going with. They're not much for anything without culture. Not to say they're snobs....well ok maybe a little bit!
This is the first trip I'm actually struggling with "Disneying down" or doing very little die hard Disney stuff. Only one character meal, etc. That's why La Nouba came to mind.

 

[pepe of ohio]

I like the Hoop Dee Go idea, we do it most trips, never gets old, we enjoy the meal and the beer and sangria can't be beat. The catagory seating makes it affordable for everyone. We've seen children of all ages get a kick out of the show and really join in, adults too, it's geared to all ages. Cirque is just too expensive, DQ is a waste of money and golf is our other choice and is alot of fun, again appealing to all ages.

 

[tlenzendorf]

I have to say, La Nouba is expensive, but it is so awesome! DDthen4 was so enthralled with it. That to her was as good as WDW

 

[jcemom]

Hoop De Doo

I don't think you should have to compromise on your DD's birthday because of others who are going along.

La Nouba is great, but it would not be my DD 6's first choice for her birthday. I don't even think it would make her list, though it would make my list. In the past she has chosen HDDR, Chef Mickey's, and 'Ohana. Mini golf is fun but not special enough for a birthday, IMO. Ditto for Disney Quest, especially at that age.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

I haven't been to La Nouba yet, but it does seem a bit pricey for your group.

Honestly, we were disappointed with Disney Quest (as was my pre-teen son), and mini golf was just - mini golf.

IMHO, you don't have to do much. Disney is special enough on it's own. My DS enjoyed quiet nights at the resort pool more than anything else.

Have fun and enjoy!