Hi Debra,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I can think of no better way to celebrate a birthday than at the Walt Disney World resort!
My family loves
Character Meals because they offer a lovely way to interact with several characters without having to stand in a long line. One of our favorite character meals is
Chef Mickey's which is located at Disney's Contemporary Resort.
You could also try
Tusker House restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom. With the opening of
Pandora - The World of Avatar, you may want to try a pre-park opening breakfast at Tusker House. Doing so would get you into the park before the crowds descend. If you eat quickly, you could get in a stand-by line for Avatar - Flight of Passage, which is now my favorite ride.
If early morning is not an option, I suggest that you try the
River of Lights Dining Package at Tusker House for the time you prefer. The dining package will get you reserved seating for the show. Remember that character experiences may change.
Debra, to make a reservation, go to the restaurant website and click on "Check Availability." Select your date, time and number of guests then hit "Search Times." You may also want to
order a cake for the special day!
Magic, memories and Minnie Mouse hugs,
Donyell