I just turned 21 a few weeks ago… and there was nowhere else I would celebrate my birthday than at Disney! I convinced SEVEN friends, my mom, my sister, and my sister’s friend to come to Disney with me for my birthday…
Y’all, it was absolutely MAGICAL!
The day was one of my favorite trips to date, and YOU can have a magical birthday at Disney too! If you don’t already have a travel agent, I can help you plan the perfect birthday trip to Disney!
Anyways, on to my tips for celebrating your birthday in Magic Kingdom.
#1: DO Wear Birthday Apparel!
I was scared that it would draw too much attention to myself, and it did… but not in a bad way. The sweet “Happy birthday!” comments from little kids in line just melted my heart! And though you should never expect it, sometimes Cast Members will surprise you just because it’s your birthday. I even had a Cast Member give me a free 50th Anniversary Coke, and our waitress at Liberty Tree Tavern sang “Happy Birthday”… backwards! Actually, it was surprisingly fun to wear all the birthday apparel… it really makes you feel special on your special day!
#2: DO Have a Sit-Down Birthday Meal!
Because of varying budgets within our group, we didn’t make any dining reservations. However, once we got to the park, the magic kicked in… and so did the Florida heat! We were all ready for an indoor meal, and then a last-minute reservation at Liberty Tree Tavern popped up!
The meal was delicious, and it was really nice to have some concentrated time with all my friends. If you are looking for a moderately-priced sit-down meal, Liberty Tree Tavern might be right for you! And if you want help booking your dining, I can do that as a travel agent with Smart Moms Travel. Fill out this form here for dining help!
#3: DO Schedule Time for Shopping!
During the hottest part of the day, we weren’t sweating. Why? Because we were shopping inside! After all, it is your birthday… Don’t be afraid to walk through the Emporium with that Starbucks in your hand! 😉
I definitely got myself a thing or two from the stores on Main Street! That Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey was calling my name, and I was not afraid to sing “Happy Birthday, me!” as I purchased it.
#4: DO Utilize Genie+!
Because of Genie+, we did not wait in a single line ALL DAY! We used Genie+ all day long, and everyone loved the service. Not waiting in line definitely makes you feel like a VIP Disney guest!
#5: DON’T Set Unrealistic Expectations
If you really don’t want your Disney birthday to be ruined, then be ready to go with the flow! No matter how much effort you put into planning your trip… some things won’t go according to plan. It might rain (it is Florida, after all), or a friend might want to go see a character when you want to ride Space Mountain, or you might get overheated and have to sit for a while… Let it all be fun. Just enjoy the time!
My Disney birthday was incredible, and you, too, can have a magical birthday at Disney! If you’re already working with a Smart Moms Travel agent, make sure you let her know that you’ll be celebrating a birthday so she can help you plan accordingly! If not, I would LOVE to be a part of making your birthday extra special. Click here to fill out my form so we can plan your trip today!
