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  • On Jan 27, 2025
    Jenifer from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My brother is taking me to WDW for my 50th birthday & we are staying at the Port Orleans Resort. Anything you could tell me to prepare, to bring, or to do there to make this trip the best it can be would be appreciated

    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
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Meet the Panelist: Alison, Louisiana

I'm Alison - a wife, mom, and teacher from New Orleans, LA. My first childhood visit to the Walt Disney World Resort sparked a lifelong love of this magical place, and I still find magic in both the new and nostalgic on each visit! I understand the changing dynamics of planning a practically perfect vacation; no matter how large your group is or what your interests are, I look forward to helping you create magical memories and discover unique experiences to make them even more enchanting! Learn More About Alison

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