Hi Susannah! Welcome to planDisney, and thank you for coming to us with your question.
Happy early birthday! I have spent a few birthdays at the Walt Disney World Resort, and they have all been simply magical. You’re going to have the best time!
My son had a magical haircut at
Harmony Barber Shop a few years ago, and it really is a special place. Unfortunately, as part of
Walt Disney World Resort’s phased reopening, Harmony Barber Shop is temporarily closed and reservations are unavailable. We haven’t heard news on when the shop, or any of
Disney’s spas and salons, will reopen; I recommend keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for updates and news. I would also watch the calendar on the Harmony Barber Shop web page to see if dates open up.
Susannah, you still have lots of options for having a magical birthday at the Walt Disney World Resort. Make sure to stop at Guest Relations for a Celebration button – this button lets Cast Members and fellow Guests know that it’s your special day, and you’ll receive birthday wishes throughout the day. A fun birthday brunch at
Chef Mickey’s, a decadent birthday cupcake from the
Main Street Confectionery, or a birthday
Dole Whip would all be great options if you’ll be in
Magic Kingdom Park. Or, you could head over to Disney Springs and get an incredible cookie from
Gideon’s Bakehouse and then treat yourself with some shopping at
World of Disney or
DisneyStyle. You’ll feel like Cinderella after Fairy Godmother’s visit, even if a haircut isn’t in the magical spell book this time around.
I hope you have the best birthday ever at the Walt Disney World Resort, Susannah! I’m sending pixie dusted wishes that your birthday dreams come true and the Harmony Barber Shop reopens before February 18 - but please know that even if it doesn’t, you’ll find lots of birthday magic waiting for you on your visit.
Wishing you a magical birthday,
Robyn