How do I celebrate a birthday or anniversary at Disney World?
Ask for a free celebration button at City Hall, hotel front desks or restaurants, tell staff when you book, and build a meal or fireworks moment into the day. Surprises are not guaranteed, so plan the special part yourself.
Disney makes celebrating easy, but small extras are not promised. Plan the moment you care about.
Start with the free things
- Celebration buttons. City Hall, hotel front desks, restaurants and Guest Relations hand them out. The rest of the party can wear a generic "I'm Celebrating" button.
- Tell staff. Mention the occasion when you book dining, preferably by phone, and again when you check in. Cast Members may add a greeting or a small treat, but it varies.
Dining ideas
- A slow-paced signature dinner with time for a nightcap. Options on the monorail loop include California Grill and Victoria and Albert's, and EPCOT has Flying Fish and Yachtsman Steakhouse.
- Time dessert with fireworks and ask for a window seat.
- A progressive meal: starter at one restaurant, entrée at another, dessert at a third.
- Family-friendly picks such as 'Ohana or Beaches and Cream for groups with children.
Fireworks and experiences
- A fireworks dessert party is the least expensive paid option.
- A fireworks cruise costs more.
- Tours such as Wild Africa Trek and Keys to the Kingdom are good gifts for adults. They are not for young children.
- For kids: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a pirate cruise at the Grand Floridian or a Wonderland Tea Party.
Prices change, so check Disney's site.
Tips
- Decorate the hotel room or order a gift through the resort.
- Choose the celebrant's favorite attractions as the day plan.
- Don't overbook. A relaxed day beats a packed one.
We can help plan an anniversary or honeymoon. See also anniversary ideas and request a trip.
Check Disney's own pages
Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.
