• On Feb 10, 2016
    Viviane from QC Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My son will turn4 during our upcoming Disney trip Sept2016. We want to do something special to celebrate. We were thinking about Mickey's Backyard BBQ or Pirates & Pals Firework Voyage? What would be appropriate for a VERY rambunctious/active 4 yo?

    Hi Viviane,

    Thank you so much for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question! How much fun to celebrate your son's birthday at Walt Disney World.

    I think that you have chosen two excellent options for celebrating this special occasion. Both options are fun for the whole family! On a Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage, your son will enjoy being a pirate with a swashbuckling crew, and weather permitting, a view of Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks. At Mickey's Backyard BBQ, he will partake in a fun backyard style picnic, with the added bonus of energetic entertainment, dancing, and characters. Because you mentioned that your son is very energetic, I suggest Mickey's Backyard BBQ. The pavilion in which Mickey's Backyard BBQ is held is open-air and large. There is lots of room for little ones to run around, plus dancing is built into the evening. While the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage would certainly be entertaining and amazing, if your little one needs space to run, this is probably not as good a fit as you will be on a boat for quite a while.

    Either way, do be sure to pick up a "Happy Birthday" button for your son while you are at Walt Disney World. These buttons are available free of charge. When he is wearing a birthday button, it will be truly magical to hear cast members and other guests alike wishing your son a happy birthday. Sometimes, a birthday button can inspire a little extra pixie dust on a vacation, like a complimentary birthday cupcake. This kind of pixie dust is not guaranteed, so do not expect it, and then it is even more magical if it does occur.

    Have a great time planning your magical vacation, Viviane!
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Meet the Panelist: Mona Leigh, Maryland

I am a wife and mother who works in children's technology design and research. When I'm not at work or with my family, I'm often planning a Walt Disney World trip for my family or friends. I'm a Disney Vacation Club Member, and am excited to help you plan your Disney vacation!  Learn More About Mona Leigh

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