Disney World is the most magical place on Earth to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions! If you are planning on visiting Disney World for your special birthday but you don’t have the budget to enter any parks then don’t worry! Disney Springs is Disney’s massive shopping and entertainment center that is free to enter. There are so many magical ways you can celebrate your birthday at Disney Springs without visiting any parks. If you are planning a birthday celebration at Disney World then continue reading for some tips on celebrating at Disney Springs!
Grab A Birthday Pin
You don’t have to be visiting a Disney park to grab a pin for celebrating! You can grab a birthday pin at any guest services counter, including those at Disney resorts. To get a pin at Disney Springs you can visit the Welcome Center near the Lime Garage entrance. Cast Members can even customize your pin with your name or age. Wearing your birthday pin is a fun way to celebrate your birthday, and you might be surprised at all the “happy birthday” well-wishes you get as you make your way through Disney Springs.
Take Birthday Photos
There are plenty of great places to take photos throughout Disney Springs. The best time to take pictures is in the mornings when there is plenty of open space and not a lot of crowds yet, or in the evening during golden hour just before sunset. If you want extra special birthday portraits you can visit the Disney Photopass Studio at the Marketplace. Here, a Disney Photopass photographer will take your pictures and link them to your My Disney account. The photo studio has fun backdrops to make your pictures really magical.
Enjoy A Meal
No birthday is complete without a meal! Some of our favorite restaurants for celebrating include Homecomin’, Wine Bar George, Morimoto Asia, and The Edison! Whether you are interested in a lively meal, or something more laid-back and low-key, there is something for everyone at Disney Springs. Advanced reservations are highly recommended so be sure to make reservations in the Disney World app as soon as you are able to.
Splurge On An Attraction
If you want to add a little something special to your birthday then Disney Springs has a few attractions to choose from for an additional cost. The Aerophile balloon is a thrilling experience that takes you 400 feet into the air, giving you incredible views of Disney Springs and the surrounding area. The Amphicar takes you on a 20-minute tour around Lake Buena Vista in a very unique way! This vehicle is both a car and a boat, giving you a water tour you’ll not soon forget.
Catch Live Entertainment
Guests can catch live entertainment all throughout Disney Springs! The AdventHealth Waterside Stage at Marketplace hosts all kinds of performers and events. You never know what you might find here!
Have you ever celebrated your birthday at Disney Springs? What do you recommend? Let us know in the comments below!
Featured Photo: Emily Murray
Written by
Megan Woodard
Contributing Writer
Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.
