Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Hi Everyone!! We will be in WDW when my DD will be turning 18. (Dec 2nd.) Coming from Los Angeles, I'm not too familiar with what would be a cool Disney-esque thing to do for her on that day. I was thinking ressies for dinner / Fastasmic, but maybe that's not cool enough? Remember she will only be with me and I'm sure she'll be missing the congrats from the rest of the family. That's why I'd like it to be a tad special. Please keep in mind that she definately does not like foo-foo food - she's a steak and potato kind of gal, so a fancy restaurant might not be up her alley. Most clubs there are 21 and over, or am I wrong? Any suggestions are much needed!!
Originally Posted By Labuda 999- The bars at WDW are all ages - your young pirate might enjoy the Adventurer's Club and Comedy Warehouse - or dancing at one of the other clubs. As for fun stuff to do - hmmmm, maybe an Illuminations cruise? That's cool regardless of age, I think!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Maybe you should schedule a bd dinner in the castle during the fireworks. It is very magical to watch the fireworks from inside.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Le Cellier has a pretty impressive piece of cow, I had it on my birthday and it was YUM!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS All great suggestions!! I will get the brain gears working and cook something special up in my head. Where can I get information on an Illuminations cruise? On the WDW website?? ( I don't see it...)
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP My brother in law just got back from a trip and said that at Le Cellier he had the best steak hes ever had in his life.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I still like the idea of a helicopter tour over the parks. I know there are flights that skirt Epcot... I saw the helicopters flying by the World Showcase when I was there last week. If I had had the time, I would have done it myself.
Originally Posted By jacobsmom HI 999, I noticed that there will be a special event Holiday private Party at MK that night of Dec.2nd. Might make the day extra special if you got tickets for that. I also read a post about a cool dive tour at epcot. Can't remember the name but it cost about 100 dollars per person and you go into a huge tank. I was reading reviews and all raved about how it was the highlight of their trip. Wishing her a wonderful birthday!
Originally Posted By Ursula I think you should get her grandfather to pay for a Disney Cruise for four! What 18 year-old wouldn't want to share her birthday with her mom, her FAVORITE auntie and uncle on a trip to Castaway Cay? I mean, when I was 18, the first thing I wanted was to be around my family! Here is what you do: talk to me about getting her the Breathless for Illuminations. I tried last year for our anniversary and failed. I learned how back then, and you have all the luck to make it happen.
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack She'd really dig the Segway tour around World Showcase, or going on the backstage tour of MK. Dinner at O'hana @ the Polynesian or head up to California Grill @ the Contemporary where you can watch the fireworks or or or - somebody stop me . . .
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Since the date changed for our vacation, We will be celebrating her ACTUAL birthday at home, but a week or so later celebrate it again at WDW. I am still going to surprise her with SOMETHING special. No, not a cruise for four. Dad vetoed that idea (I tried!) What I'm trying to do is plan something mostly every day! (What a great mom I am, huh? Dec 17th - I booked dinner at Hollywood & Vine for Fantasmic! seating Dec 18th - I bought MVMCP tickets with dinner at Liberty Tree. I purchased a birthday cake! Yay! Dec 19th - Le Lellier in Canada/Epcot (Thanks for the heads up Autopia Deb and MrsElderP!) Dec 20th - Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare and on Buzz's suggestion--Dinner at Ohana! Ursula, I would love love love to book Breathless for Illuminations..I think. I guess I'm not quite sure what that is. Is this when you go out on the boat? Please tell me more! There are three more fun filled days to go, and I don't know where to take it from here.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I hope you've banned PB from reading this topic, or it won't be much of a surprise, lol. BTW I envy her for having such a great mom who wants to do all this for her.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Ok, I asked dd if she would be interested in taking the boat out to see Illuminations but she said she thought it would be too cold out there. So, this morning I made additional reservations: Dec 21 - Boma Dec 22 - The nice reservations gal suggested I wait on booking anything for this day. Since this day is for Epcot, she said in about 3 weeks they would start booking dinners for the Candlelight Processional. So we are waiting..... Dec 23rd - Tony's Town Square - and I am looking into booking a backstage tour of MK (Thanks again, Buzz!!!) I think I'm exhausted already and we aren't even there yet!
Originally Posted By Labuda "I think I'm exhausted already and we aren't even there yet!" Yeah, that happens! heh Anyyyyyyyyhow, I'd recommend either the Keys to the Kingdom (if you want to get a brief look at the Utilidors), ORRRRR if you just want a morning of fun topped off with two very special visits with characters, Mickey's magical Milestones tour. ORR if PB is into trains or engineering at all, the Magic Behind our Steam Trains tour.
Originally Posted By Labuda BTW, 999 - did you know that, unless he's already moved to a new locale, Russ the former manager of Club 33 is a manager at Boma?
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack Boma is a great idea! We've eaten there twice. Once before staying at AKL and once during our stay. Plus, if you havn't been to the Lodge - it will give you a chance to explore and look out on all 3 savannahs. Labuda "Keys to the Kingdom" was the title of the tour I couldn't think of! Thanks. My favorite thing still about WDW (maybe even more than going to the parks themselves)is exploring all of the resorts. Even after 5 trips we still haven't explored the Yacht & Beach Club, Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, ANY of the All-Stars, Coronado Springs or Saratoga Springs. We've walked the grounds and gotten to know all the others a little - or a lot depending on the resort. We don't know our way around Caribbean Beach Resort, but we will later this year. When the parks close early - exploring the resorts is such a fun way to spend the remainder of the night. There's so much to see, so many places to eat, so many lobbies to relax in, so many "special" places with great views or quiet settings. I'm worn out on Disneyland but I don't ever seem to get tired of WDW, I never want to leave once there and I'm always ansious to return.
