Hello Crystal!
Goofy's Kitchen at the
Disneyland Hotel is a fantastic dining experience! Guests join Chef Goofy and his friends for a breakfast or dinner buffet. I had the opportunity to experience dinner at Goofy's Kitchen with my son and his wife in November of 2021, and it was a fantastic buffet meal with so much character fun! Goofy's Kitchen is a fantastic place to celebrate a birthday! According to my experience, there may be some dancing, singing, and napkin twirling!
Yes, you can walk through the
Downtown Disney District to get to the Disneyland Hotel. If you walk through the
Maingate of the Disneyland Resort then
Disneyland Park will be on your right, and
Disney California Adventure Park will be on your left. Keep walking straight, and you will eventually run into the Disneyland Hotel. It can be a 15-20 minute walk, depending on how fast you walk. I love taking this route to get to the Disneyland Hotel because of all the stores, sights, and sounds along the way in the Downtown Disney District.
I hope that your Grandson has a magical birthday at Goofy's Kitchen!
Marc L.