Hi there, Shanna, and welcome to planDisney! I am so happy that you've stopped by with this great question about planning an unforgettable Walt Disney World Resort vacation! It sounds like you're planning an especially exciting visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth to celebrate your son's birthday!
Shanna, I'm so glad that you're thinking practically about your son's stamina during a fun day at the Disney Theme Parks. Taking a mid-day break sounds like the perfect way to ensure you'll have enough energy to finish the day strong! We've celebrated birthdays at Walt Disney World Resort with many of our family members, and my favorite ways to make it special are actually the most simple. To commemorate a special occasion, we like to book a special dining experience, get complimentary pins for our whole family to wear, make sure to check a few items off of the birthday person's bucket list and take it slow so we can soak in every moment.
Part of keeping up your energy involves eating some well-balanced meals. Does your son have a favorite Disney Character? Perhaps a Character Dining experience would be a great idea! Whether your son loves Stitch, Mickey Mouse, or Chip n' Dale, there is a variety of Character Dining to choose from! Be sure to note on your
Advance Dining Reservation that you'll be celebrating a birthday! You'll also have the option to pre-purchase a celebration cake if you like.
Be sure to pick up complimentary "I'm Celebrating!" pins for your whole family at the Front Desk of your Disney Resorts Collection hotel or at
Guest Relations at the parks. These are fun souvenirs that you can keep! If you wear them, Cast Members and Guests will love wishing your son a happy birthday!
You might consider doing something special for him - what are his special interests? Would he appreciate a fishing excursion, an afternoon of miniature golf, cruising on a private boat to watch the fireworks, or time at a water park? Check out the
Enchanting Extras collection for some incredibly special and personal ways to celebrate the birthday boy!
Lastly, be sure to slow your pace and enjoy each moment with your son. I'm always pleasantly surprised by how the simplest of sights, sounds, and snacks become a great delight to my kiddos! Experiencing the magic from his point of view will be more meaningful to you than you can imagine.
Shanna, I hope this is helpful to you as you continue to plan your son's birthday celebration! Please stop back by planDisney with any other questions you have as you count down to the big day!
See you real soon!
Jennifer