Hiya, Maylyn! I'm so glad you found the trail of pixie dust that Tinker Bell left for you and followed it back here to planDisney!
Oh boy! I'm so excited to hear that you're planning a very special birthday celebration for your son, and I couldn't think of a better place to celebrate than at
Walt Disney World Resort! I would love to help you make
just the right plans for your son's birthday. Let me just grab my magic wand!
Got it! As my pal Peter Pan says, "Here we gooo!"
- Decide on your Disney Resorts Collection hotel, what type of theme park tickets you'd like, and book your vacation package. Knowing when you're going and where you're going will be a great first step for this magical trip! Also, be sure to check out all of the incredible benefits of staying at a Disney Resort hotel.
- Make your Theme Park Reservations with the Disney Park Pass system. This is an important step so you can reserve the parks you wish to visit on each day of your trip!
- Plan for some special character dining experiences. This is a great way to bring the magic right to your table! My favorites include Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Tusker House Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Garden Grill at EPCOT. And remember, advance dining reservations can be made up to 60 days prior to your arrival! If you're staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you can make these reservations 60 days prior to your trip, for the length of your trip (up to 10 days).
- To add a little extra magic, consider purchasing a Mickey Mouse celebration cake! This will add a sweet ending to any day. You may also want to think about booking an item from the Enchanting Extras Collection, such as a Capture Your Moment photo session!
- Get an "I'm Celebrating" button! This complementary button can be picked up from the front desk at your Disney Resort hotel, at Guest Services in any of the parks, and at the register of many merchandise locations. This is a great way for Guests and Cast Members alike to wish your son a very happy birthday on your trip!
Maylyn, I'm sending you all the faith, trust, and pixie dust as you continue to make these very special plans for a very special son! If you have any other questions, please visit us again. After all - you've got a friend in me!
Your Fairy Godmother in Planning,
Michelle