Suggestions to make a birthday unforgettable

[kltbump10]

Hello all. I will be travelling to WDW from July 3 to July 17 with my 2 daughters aged 21 & 9. My DD21 will be turning 22 on the 8th and I want to try to make it the best birthday ever. Her favorite park is Animal Kingdom, so we will be spending her birthday there. I have booked Tusker House for breakfast, Yak & Yeti for lunch, and Rainforest Cafe for dinner. I had REALLY wanted to do a birthday cake with dinner, but I've been looking on Rainforest Cafe's website and they don't offer them, just their own "volcano". And carrying a cake around with us until dinner in July is not an option. So does anyone else have any suggestions on how I can make it more special? My oldest has been SUCH an amazingly good kid and helped me SO much with raising her little sister that I really want to go all out for her (while keeping it affordable lol, single mom here!). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[danikoski]

There are some third party "shoppers" that deliver Disney gift baskets to your resort. Might be fun to get after a day at Animal Kingdom, and they can be as much or as little (most have $50 minimum) as you want.
There are also Mickey Mouse cakes that can be delivered to your room starting at $35. They deliver to some of the restaurants too, but not Rainforest.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/cake-orders/

Yak and Yeti also have cakes on the menu if you switched around with Rainforest, although depending on how you are touring that day, it could be a pain.

 

[lovethattink]

You can bring a cake to RFC. A manager will put it in the cooler for you and you just need to tell your server. I don't think this option would work tha great in your situation. But it is an option.

 

[lovethattink]

Be sure to get a birthday button.

You can buy a birthday hat or ears.

 

[bryanb]

I don't have any good advice. But just wanted to say what a caring, wonderful mom you must be for putting in this much thought! Have a really great time!

 

[kniquy]

Maybe forgo a couple of the TS meals make your Tusker reservation as a ROL package and book this. I would personally choose Satuli (?sp) for a QS meal -- any of the reviews i have seen the food looks amazing.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/animal-kingdom/wild-africa-trek/

It is pricey but sounds like it would give her a unique experience.

 

[AngiTN]

There's a fairly new Birthday MB, I ordered it for DGD's birthday trip coming up here in 2 weeks
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/store/product/mickey-its-my-birthday-magicband-2/520147/

I have a pair of birthday ears I ordered from ETSY for myself. Just search birthday minnie ears
Check out these
https://www.etsy.com/listing/510240...pcake-minnie-ears-with?ref=shop_home_active_8

There are some great birthday themed shirts on ETSY too, I have one for her too, that we are using to spring the trip on her, along with the MB
Search Disney birthday shirts. Like this
https://www.etsy.com/listing/524443632/birthday-cupcake-disney-birthday-shirt

 

[kniquy]

Here is another tour:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/animal-kingdom/savanna-evening-safari/

Not as expensive as the previous one i mentioned, but again if you cancel one or 2 TS meals it would off set the cost

 

[100AcreWood]

The Volcano at RFC is awesome! I would take that anyway over a birthday cake .

I ditto, the birthday pin is a must. Many CMs and guests will wish her a happy birthday.

 

[Dumbo777]

There are some third party "shoppers" that deliver Disney gift baskets to your resort. Might be fun to get after a day at Animal Kingdom, and they can be as much or as little (most have $50 minimum) as you want.
There are also Mickey Mouse cakes that can be delivered to your room starting at $35. They deliver to some of the restaurants too, but not Rainforest.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/cake-orders/

Yak and Yeti also have cakes on the menu if you switched around with Rainforest, although depending on how you are touring that day, it could be a pain.

Which ones do third party shopping?

 

[danikoski]

Which ones do third party shopping?

PM me and I will tell you who I've used. I don't believe I'm allowed to say on the boards

 

[kltbump10]

I don't have any good advice. But just wanted to say what a caring, wonderful mom you must be for putting in this much thought! Have a really great time!

Thank you, I truly appreciate that! I do my best