Hi Samantha, and welcome to planDisney!
What a wonderful occasion for you to celebrate your mother! No matter what activities you decide to enjoy, you will create some beautiful memories for her birthday, which is something you will cherish. Some visits, I am all about "anything but the theme parks," and I have loved every minute.
I am not sure where you will be enjoying your resort stay, but I have a few recommendations that might be a perfect fit:
* Hop the
Disney Skyliner to Disney's Riviera Resort and enjoy some fine dining for dinner at
Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera. Then hop back on the Skyliner and enjoy the surroundings at night.
* You could reserve dinner at the
California Grill at
Disney's Contemporary Resort at a specific time and plan it to ensure that you get to experience the nighttime fireworks:
Disney Enchantment from the patio. You could then catch the
Disney Monorail Transportation and maybe partake in some after-dinner drinks at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at the
Enchanted Rose. Then, catch the monorail back to Disney's Contemporary Resort while taking in the nighttime sights.
* How about a sweet way to end the night? With the
Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise you will board the ferryboats for an evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon. It takes place on select Wednesday and Saturday nights. I am all for yummy treats, good company, good drinks, and fireworks!
* Of course, there is always a perfect variety of shopping and dining options at
Disney Springs.
Please let us know how else we can help! We would love to continue to help you plan for your mom's 60th birthday celebration at
Walt Disney World Resort!
Have a magical time!
Raquel