Welcome to planDisney, Jenifer! A magical birthday celebration is on the books for you at the Walt Disney World Resort, and I'd love to share a few tips to ensure you make it the very best birthday ever!
Jenifer, the first tip I'll share is that if you'd like to celebrate your birthday with any special dining experiences,
character dining, or dinner shows, you are currently in your booking window to make those
advance dining reservations! Whether you're looking for some fine or signature dining like
California Grill where you can finish the night with a rooftop viewing of Magic Kingdom fireworks, hugs from your favorite Disney pals at
Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT, or side-splitting, interactive dinner entertainment at the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, you'll want to check out your dining options and secure your table soon so you don't miss out!
You're also in the window to book any activities from the
Enchanting Extras Collection if you're interested in treating yourself to a birthday activity! There's something for everyone - from art classes like Colors of the Coronado Painting Experience to nighttime Starlight Safaris and even
horse-drawn carriage rides at your Disney Resort hotel, you're sure to find the perfect match to celebrate you!
Another tip I'll share is that you're staying at the perfect resort to
celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4! Traditionally, Port Orleans Resort hosts a
golf cart Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday, but even if you don't make it to the parade, I'm sure you'll find some other special touches of purple, green, and gold fun as this resort celebrates the culture of the city that inspires it!
As far as packing tips, I always recommend bringing along portable chargers, ponchos for unexpected rain showers, portable fans to beat the heat, refillable water bottles to refill at
complimentary hydration stations in the parks, and a multi-port charging tower to be able to charge your electronics easily each night. You're welcome to bring a backpack into the parks with you, which can be taken on most attractions without an issue, but there are also locker rentals available if you'd prefer not to carry the extras around with you all day! You can also bring snacks and drinks into the parks if you'd like!
One last tip before I let you go, Jenifer, is that the
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival blooms on March 5, so be sure to save some time to visit the topiaries and outdoor kitchens unique to this festival!
I hope this helps you to plan a practically perfect birthday celebration! If you have any other questions before your visit, come on back to
planDisney and let us know! We're always ready to celebrate magical milestones with guests like you!
See you real soon,
Alison