Hi Ariadne!
Walt Disney World is a great place for a birthday celebration. The trip itself will be a great birthday present.
You should make some reservations for Character Dining Experiences. I suggest considering one or two of the following:
- Cinderella's Royal Table inside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom
- Princess Storybook Dining in the Norway Pavilion in Epcot
- Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary Resort
- 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian
If a Disney Character Dining Experience doesn't appeal to you, you should consider having her birthday celebration at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It is located in the Wilderness Lodge and is a lot of fun for guests of all ages. Be sure to make an Advanced Dining Reservation for whatever you decide.
You should also consider making a reservation for her at the
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There your daughter will be transformed into a princess. There are two locations for the boutique; I recommend visiting the one in the Magic Kingdom if possible and then perhaps having dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table! Reservations can be made by calling (407) WDW-STYLE.
By the way, since you said it is your first visit, I suggest picking up the book "The Complete Walt Disney World" by Julie and Mike Neal. It is a great book for first time visitors as it is full of information without being overwhelming. It is also a beautiful book full of color photographs. It will give you a good idea on everything there is to do at Walt Disney World.
I hope this helps! Our responses are limited in length, but please write back with more questions!