Question about birthday meals

[jekajekalynn]

Hi

I am trying to find a good resteraunt to celebrate my moms birthday at WDW, (in late April),and I need some reconmindations.

I since this is a mostly adult event, I would pefer not to go to a character meal. Also, what do resteraunts for birthdays?

Thanks!

 

[TSWJan78]

You are at Disney... even with all adults character meals are the way to go.. we had 7 adults go down for my moms birthday in September.. we did 3 different character meals and told them it was her birthday at all 3. I am surprised we are all alive but she loved it even though she would never admit it. I vote character all the way.. what better way is there to get older than to act like a kid again... you have forever to be adults!!!

 

[jekajekalynn]

Well we can't go to a character meal because our toddler is scared to death of stuff like that lol

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Is it all adults or a mix? Do you want to eat in a park or a resort? Is your mom looking for quiet? funny? What foods does she prefer to eat? All this has an impact. Very hard to make recommendations without knowing those answers. That being said- my last birthday at WDW, I ate at 50's Prime Time. I had a blast. My "cousin" called me "Sunshine" the whole night, generally made a big deal of my birthday. Your mom might appreciate the retro 50's decor, atmosphere, tv clips, etc. My family loves it! They would definitely make her bday special, fun and leave you with a lot of laughs. However, if she is less outgoing and more reserved, or would prefer a more elegant dining experience, this would be a bad choice.
One of my very favorite restaurants is 'Ohana in the Poly. (I LOVE the Poly!)The food is amazing and it just keeps coming. No characters, but there is traditional ukelele music and a coconut rolling contest for kids. Somehow they entertain the kids, while not causing too much of a spectacle that would detract from people trying to have their own conversations.
For a more elegant experience, try Narcoossee's or (if you only have a few people and a LOT of $$ to spend) Victoria and Albert's in the Grand Floridian. The elegant Victorian atmosphere is memorable and very sophisticated.
Discriminating tastes are always impressed.
An idea that I would suggest would be to book a fireworks cruise. You can get it catered from one of the resorts on the lake and it would be lovely to watch the fireworks from such a vantage point.
Would your mom like eating in Cinderella Castle? CInderella's Royal Table might be a special place for her.
In short, there are tons of great Disney places that would all create a memorable birthday experience for your mom- but they're all very different - different cuisines, different moods and different prices. Decide on your expectations first, and the place will be more likely to live up to them. Good luck and write back and let us know some more!
Aloha,
Lulu

 

[jekajekalynn]

It's gonna be 7 adults and one small child. We were wanting a restraunt with food that isn't too adventurous (my dh's family isn't as epicurious as I am lol) . The restraunt doesn't have to be too quiet, as long as there is no 'audience' participation is forced upon us ,and we don't get a specticle made out of our table lol

Hopes that helps to answer some questions.