Welcome to planDisney! In just a few days, we won't be singing "A very merry unbirthday to you." Happy Early Birthday, my friend!
Your special day has a very special place in my heart as it is my child's as well. Four years ago, he had what he still calls "The very last normal birthday party on the planet." I'm glad parties have resumed, and we have fun memories to overlay what was happening in the world then. I also love a reason to celebrate big! And there is no bigger - or better - place to celebrate a birthday than at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Walt Disney World Resort has special offers for
Disney Resorts Collection stays with large groups, but not for theme park tickets. In planning your most magical birthday, there are so many ways to celebrate to make your day extra special.
How about a balloon with 210,000 cubic feet of helium for your birthday?
Aerophile at
Disney Springs will take you and up to 28 of your closest friends up to 400 feet in the air in the biggest balloon to ever adorn your birthday party.
Instead of candles on a cake, you can have fireworks lighting up the sky while you are indulging in delicious desserts at
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Seats & Sweets. These candles are a little too large to blow out, but there are plenty of wishing stars all around.
You can
book dining reservations 60 days in advance. Large groups can be booked online or on the
My Disney Experience App. One of my favorites I would choose every birthday would be
'Ohana. The 'Ohana bread pudding with ice cream and caramel sauce... delectable deliciousness. 'Ohana also has an amazing view of Cinderella Castle, and they pipe in the music during
Happily Ever After for a stunning fireworks spectacular.
Another great option for a large party
(did you catch the pun?) is the
Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT. Every day is a celebration with an oompah polka band getting you to raise your glass for Ein Prosit and do a little chicken dance. The mood in this restaurant is as effervescent as the beers they pour.
For a taste of the countries on the continent of Africa, you might also trek to
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House to enjoy dinner at
Boma - Flavors of Africa. This restaurant is also a great location for large groups. And seeing a giraffe or zebra sounds like a perfect birthday adventure!
Be sure to pick up a Celebration Pin at a shop in the parks. You can just ask a Cast Member and they will help you with the special souvenir that tells everyone it's your day!
Happy birthday this coming week and happy birthday 2025 planning!
I'll be thinking of you when we celebrate with my son.
Jana