Tips for 5 year old's Birthday?

[NRW2016]

Hello! We have a trip booked for the end of March and we'll be on property at All Star Movies for our son's 5th birthday. I'm familiar with the perks of the Birthday button.

Any tips on any restaurants that tend to stand-out above the rest for kid's birthdays? And where should I go to get the best-tasting birthday cake on a property?

Thanks all!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Be aware that many of the very pretty/specialty cakes have a fondant icing/cover and taste terrible, especially to a kid who is used to Mom's cakes or the local grocery store cakes. Many of the table service restaurants used to have cakes in the freezer, fairly standard cakes, similar to what you would buy in a grocery store. That might be all you really need. Even if you book a table service that usually has characters, they won't come to your table and might just wave from a distance.

 

[JFDIS]

My kids love The Rainforest Cafe. They have a location at Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Is it the best food on property? No. It’s also not the worst. They got alligator sipper cups last trip and the use them everyday. It’s a lot of fun. I personally like the one at Animal Kingdom best, it’s just outside the park entrance.
I have never sought out cake on property but every resort quick service I’ve been to has a Mickey dome cake for around $30. If you wanna go big for a memorable birthday dessert you should get the kitchen sink from Beaches & Cream. Warning you need an ADR way in advance.

 

[Wendysofftoneverland]

Just don't do T-Rex cafe. For my son's 4th birthday, they wouldn't sing to him unless we purchased a dessert, and the dessert (some kind of Churro dish) wasn't even that good. Fun theme, but lackluster food (main courses were blah, too).

 

[MomOTwins]

Most of the Disney owned restaurant properties will bring out a little cake and/or ice cream with mickey sprinkles. My son loved it!

You don't say if you'll have a park ticket that day, but if you do, I'd recommend going with one of the few character meals open on property. Will add some excitement! Hollywood & Vine is great. They are (as always) pricey though.