Amy:
Let me recommend that you head to a restaurant that will be as fun for your boys as it is for you to celebrate. Two suggestions where you can oftentimes get a standby table are
Rainforest Cafe and
T-Rex. Both feature what I call "animaltronics"-- animals that move much like the presidents in the
Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom. Whether its gorillas or dinosaurs, both restaurants come to life for kids and adults. Best of all the meal won't leave you feeling like you need to take out a loan. When it comes to the menu, I prefer T-Rex. Its mushroom ravioli and flatbread are some of the best dishes on Disney property, in my opinion. What takes the cake (no pun intended) is its Chocolate Extinction, a brownie sundae for four that makes a memorable celebration dessert--perfect for a birthday.
Another option is to book a table at the new
Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney. Enjoy pizza, burgers, even sushi, while you bowl. It's not your usual bowling alley, and again, will be as memorable for the boys as for you. Finish off the evening with a stroll over to
Ghirardelli to splurge on its Earthquake Family Favorite, 8 scoops of ice cream with loads of toppings.
Wishing y'all a magical vacation!
Whitney