Hi Phyllis! An 8th birthday in the most magical place on earth sounds practically perfect! PlanDisney is happy to assist you in navigating the wonderful world of the
Walt Disney World Resort!
First create a
My Disney Experience account. Every reservation and ticket will show up here organized into a daily itinerary. You can check attraction wait times, view park maps,
Mobile Order food, and unlock your resort room all from your phone.
Now for a place to stay. Plug in your dates at
Walt Disney World Resorts to see what's available. For an 8th birthday, consider the whimsical
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Brightly themed to classic animated movies, this hotel feels all-out Disney and offers family suites and standard rooms. The Big Blue Pool and
Skyliner stop make it a fantastic choice for children.
Next up, tickets. You will need 2-day
Standard Theme Park Tickets. This will allow you to visit one park a day for two days. Currently
Disney Park Pass Reservations are required to enter a theme park, so you will need to pick your parks in advance. Of course, the classic
Magic Kingdom is a must do. For your second day, consider your son's interests. Does he plan to be a vet? Then
Disney's Animal Kingdom is your choice. Has he seen every movie in the Star Wars saga multiple times? Then a trip to
Disney's Hollywood Studios to visit
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is in order.
If you want a sit down, table service meal, you will need a
dinning reservation. If you went the Star Wars route in your park choice, consider
Olga's Cantina. Heading to Animal Kingdom for Kilimanjaro Safari? Then a
Tusker House family-style meal with characters is a great option.
To add a bit of fun that requires no planning, pick up a Happy birthday button for your child at Guest Services at your resort or a park. You can easily
add a cake to any table service meal by speaking to the hostess or with Mobile Order.
As you continue to plan and consider more choices, please come back to planDisney for more assistance.
Wishing your son the best of birthdays!
Elisabeth