Hi Rebecca! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with this great question!
I'm happy to hear you're planning a visit to celebrate your 60th birthday at the Walt Disney World Resort! There is no better place to do so than at the
Most Magical Place on Earth! Even better yet, a stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great idea. With the animals roaming the savanna and the incredible dining options at this resort, it's the perfect place to explore during your stay.
Rebecca, at this time, there are no free dining offers available to Guests. The
Disney Dining Plan is available to purchase, although this does come with an added cost. Adding the dining plan to your vacation package does allow you to create a budget for your meals. Since you pay this amount ahead of your arrival, you will have a select number of meals per day that are included with the cost of your vacation package. This will help take the guesswork out of your planning and allow you to focus on other areas of your stay.
If you decide not to opt for the Disney Dining Plan, I have another option that has worked well for me over the years. You can purchase
Disney Gift Cards for the amount you anticipate spending on meals during your stay. You can search the Walt Disney World website for pricing at each of the dining locations you plan to eat at. This will give you an idea of the amount you plan to spend at each one, and purchase gift cards for the approximate amount. This will help allocate the funds you plan to spend on food and keep you on budget for your stay.
Since you're staying at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, there is a fantastic nighttime activity to check out. The
Starlight Safari occurs nightly at the resort and is a guided adventure under the night sky. You'll be provided with a night vision device to view the animals as you are taken around in an open-sided safari vehicle.
Rebecca, I hope you have a wonderful visit for your birthday later this year!
Stop back and see us anytime at planDisney!
Happy planning!
Greg