NEW info on celebrating a birthday at Disneyland!

[jiminy579]

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Fantasy Celebrations Events
Guests can commemorate a special occasion, complete with entertainment, characters, special prizes, food, beverages and more, in a variety of magical locations and themes. Requires at least 30 days advance notice. (Restrictions and fee minimums apply; call (714) 781-DINE for details). </B>

Do you know what this entails? What types of celebrations, and can you request certain characters??? It is amazing....you think you know so much about Disney and then come here and realize there is SO much more!! THANKS!!!

 

[ohanafamily]

I'm not Micelle, but I have an answer for you jiminy579,

Simply put, if you can imagine it, they can do it. (within the limits of good taste in a family environment, and the more intricate, the more $$$)

Most of the characters can be arranged (the more notice you give them the better). If you call them they probably have some pre-boxed suggestions for individual events. If it is as big as a wedding, or major event with lots of people, you might even get a coordinater to help you! (They have those in FL, I am not sure about the CA parks.

IOW, Call them, I think you will find it worth it.
(I would also keep a pen and paper handy for notes)

Have a Magical Day

(OK Michelle, was my answer up to your standards?)

 

[jiminy579]

Ohanafamily,
THANKS!!

 

[elisebutt]

I'm going to DLC in April and whilst we're there I'm going to be celebrating my last ever birthday(I'm counting backwards after that - LOL)
I'm going with my eldest DS(9) and really want to have a nice day.
I quite fancy Goofy's Kitchen for Dinner but might that be a little young for me?? Also how does the PS system work for DLC - I'm only used to doing PS's at WDW.

I'd love to do the princess thing but I think I'm way too old for that and DS might get sick from the prescence of too many yucky girls!!!!

Any help anyone??

 

[jiminy579]

elisebutt,
I think you should go all out for your birthday, after all.....we only get one per year!! I love Goofy's Kitchen and the atmosphere, and think you should do that if you really want. However, here are some other options.
Blue Bayou.......What fun for both you and your son! They actually give you cute pirate hats, they are the kids menus! You could request a nice table by the water and watch the boats go by.
Ariel's Grotto or Storyteller's Cafe.......I haven't eaten at either place yet, but have read wonderul things about both character meals here on this board.
Disneyland also offers an actual "birthday party" everyday at 3pm. I believe it is at the Plaza??? Hopefully someone else will chime in with the correct name if I am wrong. Pat E. Cake helps everyone celebrate! That would be fun for both you and your son as well. Check out www.disneyland.com for more info. Another great site I check before every trip is: www.mousesavers.com
I hope you have a WONDERFUL time!!!
Take care and best wishes!

 

[Carlen T]

Just sayin' HI!!

 

[turtle51]

I went to disneyland on my 20th birthday and it was awesome. Yea you go to city hall and they write your name and how old you are on a sticker. I had dinner at story tellers and they brought me a mickey ears ice cream cake for dessert. Even though im an adult all the cast members wished me a happy birthday. It was awesome

 

[safetymom]

Birthday Magic at Resort full-service restaurants

Has anyone done this for a young adult? Looking for a way to surprise my daughter who will be turning 22 when we get to DL.

Anyone have a recommendation of a great place to eat to celebrate her birthday.

I surprised my son on his birthday in WDW so would love to do this for my daughter.

 

[madcoco]

Thanks for the info! We are trying to get ideas for our DD's 16th(yikes time flies!) B-Day in January. Will be staying at the GCH.

 

[da disney fans]

Great info! We're celebrating my mom's 50th birthday along with Disneyland's -- great to know that we can arrange for a cake or something else fun!

 

[Shelebeen]

If you are staying at one of the resort hotels, they will give you a birthday "button" rather then the sticker.

I think every single Cm we saw that day wished my son happy birthday!


The crowd control also pulled him up at the parade and had the crowd sing happy birthday to him.

 

[thmar]

Do you simply tell a cm at the resort at the time of checkin that it's someone's birthday to get a Happy Birthday button or do you need to call in advance?

 

[Misskitty3]

We are staying at the PP in Nov and I called to ask about the birthday button and was told the buttons are given out "on availability" otherwise you get a sticker. I don't think you need to call ahead but you can if you want and request a character photo too!

 

[mdburd]

We're celebrating birthdays when we're there this year... We're all October or November (except my brother, Bob, who (like Dad) is in February)...

Our time this year is Oct 29 - Nov 4....

I wonder if we can all get a birthday button??

Anyway; can't wait!!
Disneyland Trip Oct 29 - Nov 4
Disneyland Hotel; 2 BR Suite.

Me, 34 (Oct 6)
Mom, 29.23 (Oct 28) (29.23 = 23rd time of her 29th birthday)
Nick, 25 (Oct 21)
Bob, 23 (Feb 13)
Kelli, 24 (Oct 18)
Deb, 29.24 (Nov 14)
Andy, 4 (Nov 17)

 

[Iggipolka]

"A Screamin’ Birthday Party" -- Disney's California Adventure provides the screams and thrills for guests with a tour of exciting attractions and a dinner cruise."

A dinner cruise? Where is there a place to cruise at DCA?

 

[Misskitty3]

"A Screamin’ Birthday Party" -- Disney's California Adventure provides the screams and thrills for guests with a tour of exciting attractions and a dinner cruise."

A dinner cruise? Where is there a place to cruise at DCA?

Where did you hear about this? I have never heard of it before

 

[Shelebeen]

We just asked at check in and we were given a button. You don't have to show id that it is your birthday... many people celebrate it as close to the date as they can make it to the park.

 

[Iggipolka]

Here's a little more info on the Fantasy Celebration events:

Fantasy Celebration Events -- Guests who want to customize their birthday event can turn to the "Fantasy Celebration Events" specialists. They coordinate every detail and help make dreams come true in a variety of locations and themes. "Fantasy Celebrations" are $100 per person and a 30-day notice is requested. Fantasy Celebration themes include:

"Build a Princess" -- A birthday girl receives a crown and a note that proclaims her an "honorary princess." Throughout a tour of the Resort, princess gifts are layered on (costume jewelry, flowers and a dress), the youngster encounters various Disney princesses, and the day culminates with a birthday dinner attended by a Disney princess.

"A Screamin’ Birthday Party" -- Disney's California Adventure provides the screams and thrills for guests with a tour of exciting attractions and a dinner cruise.

"A Birthday Blast, To Infinity and Beyond!" -- Guests are whisked away to adventures in Disneyland park as "Astro Command Trainees," capped by a visit from Buzz Lightyear.

I heard about the dinner cruise from this post from Michelle.

 

[thmar]

Thanks Shelebeen...

 

[thmar]

MissKitty...appreciate you answering...thanks