Hi there, Jackie! How fun that you and I share our name! I'm so excited that you've asked for our help in planning such a party! There are lots of ways to
customize your Birthday Celebrations at Walt Disney World!
The first must-do on your list upon your arrival to the Parks HAS to be stopping by any Guest Relations and picking up "Happy Birthday" buttons for all the Birthday boys and girls. Additionally, you can pick up "I'm Celebrating" buttons for the others in the group.
I suggest that you do a character meal or two during your stay. Our favorite restaurant for Birthday Celebrations is Chef Mickey's! To make the experience even more magical, you could purchase one of the super-silly Birthday Hats that are shaped like a cake and the Birthday people at the table can take turns wearing it! You'll also be able to pose with it in your pictures with the characters as they visit you at your table. I'm imagining some really fun memories being captured!
Did you know that there is a special Cake Hotline at Walt Disney World? Yes, they've thought of everything! If you want to have a Birthday Cake brought to your table at one of your meals, give them a call at 407.827.2253 to make arrangements and they'll fix you right up.
One last suggestion I have is a
Specialty Fireworks Cruise. I've found that viewing either Illuminations at Epcot or Wishes nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom from one of the cruises offers the best view ever! It was such a treat for my family recently and I think it would be something really special for your group to enjoy together. Please feel free to come back and ask more questions!
Wishing you Pixie Dusted vacation planning!
~Jackie