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We will spending Xmas in Orlando. My daughter is 17 on 24 December and I wanted to throw her a surprise. Any recommendations for a thrillseeking 17 year old who has been to most of the theme parks, but does love Disney and Winnie the Pooh.
You could try this site
http://www.giftsofalifetime.com/birthdays.html
They are not cheap prices start at $150 but you may get some ideas.
I presume you will already have done the meals at Crystal Palace or Olivia's Cafe? You can organise a cake. Also you can get helium balloons from most of the supermarkets - thinking of breakfast at home for that one!. The pixies can organise quite a lot (see Janny's posting) so have a good look at their site.
Balloon flight?? Or that thing in Old Town that shoots her up into the air if she is really a thrill seeker?? Cirque du Soleil ( or did you do that already?) We did the Candlelight Processional at Epcot on Xmas Eve and it was lovely but might be a bit tame for a 17 year old.
Can you tell me more about Olivia's Cafe and not sure where Cirque du Soleil is but we enjoyed the Cirque de la Mer at Seaworld.
She's done the big rides in Old Town - and loved them!
Thanks
Cirque du soleil is at Downtown Disney. Olivia's Cafe is at Key West. Forgot about Artists Point at Wilderness Lodge. We've done both the Olivia's Cafe and many times the Crystal Palce - we too have a Winnie the Pooh fan!
Character Dining at the Disney Resorts
Want to have breakfast with Mickey or lunch with Tigger? Well you're in luck. Several restaurants at the Disney resorts and inside the Disney theme parks offer character-hosted meals.
Meals are generally served buffet style and offer a variety of items -- from mini hot dogs and macaroni and cheese to roast beef and grilled chicken. And don't forget to bring along your autograph book -- every table receives a visit from the characters on hand.
Due to the popularity of these restaurants, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call 407-WDW-DINE.
Following is a list of restaurants that offer character dining at Disney resorts.
• Cape May Café at Disney's Beach Club Resort: Have breakfast with Admiral Goofy and his crew daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $14.95 (ages 12 and over) and $7.95 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• Chef Mickey's Restaurant at Disney's Contemporary Resort: Mickey and his gang host this buffet from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily. Cost is $14.95 (ages 12 and over) and $7.95 (ages 3-11). The Dinner buffet is served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dinner prices are $19.95 (ages 12 and over) and $8.95 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort: Minnie's Menehune Character Breakfast is hosted by Minnie, Goofy and Chip 'n' Dale from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily. Prices are $14.95 (ages 12 and over) and $8.95 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• Luau Cove at Disney's Polynesian Resort: Mickey's Tropical Luau is held daily at 4:30 p.m. The price is $33 (ages 12 and over) and $16 (ages 3-11). For reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: The Grand Morning Character Breakfast Buffet is hosted by Mary Poppins each day from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prices are $15.95 (ages 12 and over) and $9.95 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted. The 1900 Park Fare Character Dinner Buffet featuring Mickey and Minnie is served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Prices are $21.95 (ages 12 and over) and $11.95 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• Artist Point Restaurant at Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Join Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore for an all-you-can-eat breakfast daily from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prices are $14.50 (ages 12 and over) and $8.75 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• Olivia's Café at Disney's Old Key West Resort: Have breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Prices are $13.95 (ages 12 and over) and $8.50 (ages 3-11). For priority seating, call 407-WDW-DINE. Smoking is not permitted.
• Harry's Safari Bar & Grille at the Walt Disney World Dolphin: This character brunch is served Sundays only from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Prices are $16.95 (ages 13 and over) and $10.95 (ages 3-12).
• Garden Grove Café at the Walt Disney World Swan: Enjoy this character breakfast buffet with Goofy and Pluto on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Prices are $12.95 (ages 12 and over) and $7.50 (ages 3-11) and both a la carte and buffet are available. Reservations are not accepted. The Garden Grove Café Character Dinner is hosted by Rafiki and Timon (Mondays and Fridays), Winnie the Pooh and Tigger (Thursdays) and additional characters (Wednesdays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For priority seating, call 407-934-3000, ext. 1618.
Character dining at Disney Parks
Want to have breakfast with Winnie the Pooh or lunch with Tigger? Well you're in luck. There are several restaurants at the Disney resorts and inside the Disney t
phil moloney
18-05-2003, 02:59
fiona your info is fantastic, thank you for the above.
phil
Fiona
Thanks for the info. Looks like we'll be eating with Pooh and Tigger on Xmas Eve. Which do you recommend as your favourite. Would prefer not to go to a Theme Park?
Timmy
Christmas Eve is a Wed this year, so you can choose from Olivia's cafe or Artists Point. Anyone eaten at Artists Point and can recommend?
We ate at Olivia's cafe in 1995 so might be somewhat out of date info. Our girls were then 7 and 11 and thoroughly enjoyed it. There is more room for the characters to move round at Crystal Palace from what I remember. But all the characters come round, and if you tell them when you book it is your daughter's birthday I am sure they will make a fuss of you! There is a link which tells you what the food choice is, so I shall have a hunt, that might make your minds up!
Have you heard about the boat trips around the lagoon at the theme parks that can be hired for birthday treats?