Hi Steve!
Welcome to planDisney! I'm glad you stopped by as you plan a special celebration for your son at Walt Disney World Resort. We've been able to enjoy many special occasions over the years during our trips and I'm happy to share a few ideas to sprinkle a little extra pixie dust on your trip!
Steve, my first suggestion is to make sure you note your son's 16th birthday on your resort reservation and dining reservations. You can also pick up a complimentary "Happy Birthday" button when you arrive at
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Cast Members love to celebrate with you throughout your visit so we are always sure to share whatever special occasions we happen to be celebrating! For a touch of magic when you arrive at your resort or return after a day out in the parks, Disney offers
In-Room Floral and Gift options. You can also
pre-order a cake at most Table-Service restaurants when you make advanced dining reservations.
I'd also recommend checking out the
Enchanting Extras Collection for some unique tours and experiences that are perfect for a special birthday celebration. At Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, there are several animal encounters as well as the
Wild Africa Trek. Personally, I can't wait until my boys turn 16 and are old enough to join me for
Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom Park. On our next trip, we're hoping to surprise my two oldest boys with
FootGolf at Disney's Oak Trail since they both love soccer. We've found that as our boys have grown up, they enjoy these special experiences more and more!
Steve, I hope this gives you a few ideas to help make your son's 16th birthday even more magical! My panelist pals,
Heather and
Jonathan, also shared some
must-do attractions and activities for tweens and teens that you may want to check out before your trip. If you have any other planning questions, please feel free to stop by and see us again here at planDisney!
Cheers,
Kristi