How to Host a Birthday Party at Walt Disney World – and Other Special Events
What could be better than having a birthday party at Walt Disney World? Or maybe you’re thinking of hosting a bridal shower, quinceañera, family reunion, or other special occasion at Walt Disney World? You can host a private event in the place where dreams come true.
Just like having a wedding at Walt Disney World, creating your own private event at Disney is full of magic. There are a lot of venue options, themes and decor, menu choices, and so much more.
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Can I host a Birthday Party at the Magic Kingdom?
Magic Kingdom is not listed as a private event venue at Walt Disney World. However, there are multiple venues for birthday parties inside EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and even Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
How fun would it be to have a Disney birthday party inside Hollywood Studios or splashing around at Typhoon Lagoon?
EPCOT is a great choice for a touch of sophistication during a bridal shower, baby shower, quinceañera, or other private event at Disney World. The Italy Isola at the Italy Pavilion is popular for Disney World weddings but also serves as a unique venue for other special occasions.
Disney Theme Park Private Event Venues
- Host an Event at EPCOT
- Host an Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Host an Event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Where else can I host a private event at Disney World?
Hosting a private event at a Disney World theme park comes with some restrictions on exactly when it can happen, and often a higher price tag.
Having a birthday party celebration at Disney, or other special events, can be more affordable when hosted at a Disney World resort hotel.
Five Walt Disney World hotels are ideal for private events with a large guest list. These resorts have beautiful ballrooms and outdoor spaces that host private events year-round.
- Private Events at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Private Events at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
- Private Events at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
- Private Events at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Private Events at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
If your private event is going to be smaller and more intimate seven Disney hotels can serve as your venue. These hotels run the entire spectrum of Disney hotels from Deluxe to Value.
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Resorts
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Each of these private event options at Disney hotels can be reviewed on Disney’s Meeting and Events website.
Which Disney Restaurants have private space?
If your birthday party or other special event is going to be intimate with a few of the closest people in your life then consider hosting it at one of the Disney restaurants with private rooms.
Some of Disney’s best signature restaurants have private rooms for a small private event, but just as magical as you’d wish it to be.
Private Dining Rooms at Disney World
- Private Dining Rooms at California Grill (Contemporary Resort)
- Private Dining Room at Citricos (Grand Floridian Resort)
- Rooftop Private Dining at Toledo- Tapas, Steak & Seafood (Coronado Springs)
- Private Dining Room at Jiko – The Cooking Place (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Private Dining at Flying Fish (BoardWalk Inn)
- Private Dining at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
- Forbidden Lounge and Outdoor Patio at Morimoto Asia (Disney Springs)
- Private Events at Wine Bar George (Disney Springs)
- Private Dining at Paddlefish (Disney Springs)
- Private Dining at STK Orlando (Disney Springs)
- Private Dining at The BOATHOUSE® (Disney Springs)
- Private Events at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant (Disney Springs)
- Private Rooms at Jaleo by Chef José Andrés (Disney Springs)
- Lakeside Terrace and Rooms at Summer House on the Lake (Disney Springs)
How to Book Your Party at Disney
To book a private event at Walt Disney World it is best to contact the Disney Meetings and Events Planning Team directly.
Walt Disney World Private Events (321) 939-7129
Submit a Request
For Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Disney Springs restaurants, and other area hotels that are not operated by Disney you’ll need to contact each venue individually. Links to Disney Springs private dining and Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are listed above.
Tips And Important Info About Private Events at Disney
- Being flexible with your date can help the booking process
- Have an estimated guest count before you begin to book an event
- Have a general idea of the type of food and decor you want at your event
- Other Disney area hotels like the Four Seasons Walt Disney World Resort and the Bonnet Creek area hotels have private event options too
- Disney Springs area hotels like the B Resort Orlando and Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista are affordable options for private events
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