A very merry un-birthday to you, Kelley! And Happy Birthday to your daughter! I am thrilled you popped by planDisney with this question.
You all must be pumped up with excitement as you celebrate your Mouseketeer at the
Most Magical Place on Earth! I know in the flurry of getting everything packed, something gets left behind. I can't tell you how often I have had to go to the gift shop in my
Disney Resorts Collection hotel for toothbrushes for my kids. My Minnie ears and MagicBand+ always seem to make it just fine. Priorities! And thank goodness for those shops.
I checked with a Cast Member about helium tanks at your resort, and she recommended checking with the Front Desk. They may be able to lift your spirits and blow the balloons up for you. If they can't, they could recommend the closest locations.
I have also seen personal tanks for parties at big-box retailers. If the resort cannot assist, these stores may be an option. You can look into
delivery services to have one sent to the resort or use a rideshare service like Lyft to make a shopping expedition.
One note: I do not know where you are staying, but just in case, balloons are not allowed at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. We love the animals that live here and want to keep a
Hakuna Matata! environment for them.
I hope your vacation and birthday celebration has everyone floating on air! If we can help with any other questions, stop back by
planDisney. We won't string you along.
Have a balloon-tiful day!
Jana