60th Birthday - what would you do? - PassPorter Community - Boards & Forums on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel
PassPorter.com
Message Board Community
Home Florida - Walt Disney World Caribbean - Disney Cruise Line California - Disneyland Resort Anywhere and Everywhere! Travelers Store Message Boards PassPorter's Club Help!
   Welcome!  |   Answers  |  Guidelines  |  Shorthands  |  Newsletters  |  Our Guides  |   Photos  | Login Problems  |  Help  |  Bookmark Us |  Follow Us on |
Search

PassPorter Community: Check Out What's New!


Get Your Copy!
Disney Cruise Guide
Get the latest edition of our guidebook for your Disney cruise! Click for details.
 

Order Yours Today!
PassPorter 2013 Editions!
Order a new 2013 edition of PassPorter's Walt Disney World guidebook! Click for details.
 

Go to Podcast Page
New Podcast: Animal Kingdom
Make the most of Disney's Animal Kingdom! Listen now!

Go Back   PassPorter Community - Boards & Forums on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel > PassPorter's Walt Disney World Resort (Florida) > Making More Magic: Everything Else at Walt Disney World!
Register


Welcome! We're happy you've found the PassPorter Community -- the friendliest place to plan your vacation to Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, and the world in general! You are now viewing the PassPorter Message Board Community as a guest, which gives you limited access. As our guest, feel free to browse our messages by selecting the forum you want to visit from the list below.

To post messages and ask questions, join our FREE community today and you'll get access to tools and resources not available to guests, such as our vacation countown timers, "living" avatars, private messaging system, database searches, downloads, and a special PassPorter discount code. Registration is fast, simple, and completely free. Just click the Join Our Community link.

If you think you've already joined, log in below now. If you don't remember your member name or password, please visit our Member Name and Password Recovery page. You are also welcome to contact us.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-06-2012, 12:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
Community Rank: Navigator
 
Tonichelle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 6,099
60th Birthday - what would you do?

We're going to WDW next September because Dad wants to turn 60 there (who'dve guessed he'd get bitten by that bug lol). We're looking at 10 days to 2 weeks in FL. We'll be staying at POR (his choice).

So what can I do to make this extra magical? We're going to eat at Teppan Edo for his bday dinner so he can have sushi and other Japanese-ish goodies... He'll be golfing several times... I'm thinking of a small cake for his bday...

So what else might be fun for a 60th bday? From the super cheap to the super expensive (not that we can afford a lot but I just want every idea possible lol)
__________________
Photography by Antonia Reitter
Thoughts by Tonichelle // A Tasteful Countdown (updated 2/24)

My Countdown Counting down to: Iditarod 41
Mush on!
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsDLR - Summer 1990, WDW - Spring Break 2001, WDW - November 2004, DLR - August 2006, WDW - June 2007, WDW - January 2009, WDW - November 2010, DLR - February 2011, DLR - August 2012
Reward: Bon Voyage Pixie x 3 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1
Tonichelle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 12:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
lauriep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Boston, MA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 9,137
I spent my 60th at Disney and some friends arranged for the Disney florists to have balloons in my room when I arrived! Something I never thought I'd like, but it was so festive. My birthday is in December and they also arranged for a Mickey-shaped wreath for the door of my room. People stopped in the hallways to admire it and during my trip I bought a few ornaments to hang from it. No-one stole them and it was so nice to come "home" to every night.
__________________
Laurie
LIVE SOUTH AFRICA TR: http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...2013-a-47.html



My Previous TripsMost recent WDW trip 11/11; Most recent DLR trip 7/12; Most recent DCL trip 7/12 Alaska Wonder
lauriep is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 12:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
Community Rank: Explorer
 
oldmom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mid-Missouri
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 9,779
if he would enjoy it, get him the birthday button so everyone will be giving him birthday wishes.
decorate his room
get him special t-shirts for more birthday attention
a spa day?
richard petty driving experience
photo session to remember the occasion
__________________
if you don't talk to your cat about cat nip, who will?
My Countdown Counting down to: Time to get Chocolate Cover Strawberries Again!!
Having fun!
My Previous TripsWDW Aug 1983, WDW Aug 1998, WDW June 1999, WDW June 2001, WDW May 2006, WDW Dec 2008, WDW Dec 2009, WDW Oct 2010, WDW Oct 2011, WDW Dec 2012
Reward: Love Pixie x 1 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Halloween Pixie x 2
oldmom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 12:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
Community Rank: Scout
 
jenifermg0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,318
I know you are a photographer, but I think oldmom's idea of a photo session is a great one! That way you are in the pics too!!!!!
__________________
Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!!
OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And a LIFE SCOUT!!

My Previous TripsDisneyLand - Nov-Dec 2002 / Caribbean Beach @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2004 / Coronado @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2007 / Wedding in Maui - March 2009 / Animal Kingdom Lodge @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2009
Reward: Angel Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1
jenifermg0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 01:11 PM   #5 (permalink)
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

PassPorter Guide

Community Rank: Legend
 
HiddenMickey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Chapel Hill, NC USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 29,359
Parasailing
It's so cool to see across all the parks and resorts from the air. Very quiet and relaxing, believe it or not.
__________________


PassPorter Guide for the Staying in Style forum
Reward: Da Bomb Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: 1000 Threads Medal x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1
HiddenMickey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 01:12 PM   #6 (permalink)
Community Rank: Scout
 
jenifermg0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,318
OMG - where can you go parasailing????
__________________
Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!!
OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And a LIFE SCOUT!!

My Previous TripsDisneyLand - Nov-Dec 2002 / Caribbean Beach @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2004 / Coronado @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2007 / Wedding in Maui - March 2009 / Animal Kingdom Lodge @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2009
Reward: Angel Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1
jenifermg0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 01:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
Community Rank: Trailblazer
 
Pris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Germantown, TN
Concierge Level: 5
Posts: 5,636
I've seen parasailers on the lake between the CR and WL.
The whole family needs t-shirts proclaiming his birthday and the family trip.
__________________

The Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord



My Previous TripsMarch 2013~June 2011 WONDER to ALASKA~March 2011 POR~June 2010 GF/POLYNESIAN~ June 2009 MAGIC ~ March 2008 POP/WONDER/POFQ ~ Oct. 2007 POP ~ June 2007 CBR ~ March 2007 POP/POFQ ~ June 2006 POP ~ Dec. 2005 POFQ ~ July 2005 POR ~ Jan 2005 POP ~ July 2004 POR ~ Jan. 2004 CBR ~ June 2003 POFQ ~ March 2003 POFQ ~ March 2002 Courtyard ~ Dec. 2001 WL ~ July 2001 ASMU ~ March 2001 POR ~ July 2000 SWAN ~ July 1998 DxL ~ July 1992 DxL ~ May 1989 off site ~ Dec. 1976 Honeymoon off site
Pris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 02:46 PM   #8 (permalink)
Community Rank:
Legend Extraordinaire
 
KMB733's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ballston Lake, NY
Concierge Level: 2
Posts: 32,876
You could order a cake and have it brought out after dinner.
__________________
Kathy
My Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating Arabella's Second Birthday
Arizona Here I come
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsWDW June 1979, WDW 1985, WDW 1987, WDW Oct 2003, WDW March 2004, WDW Oct 2004, WDW Sept 2005--Pop Century , WDW Nov 2006--Pop Century, WDW Jan 2007--Pop Century, WDW Nov/Dec 2009--Pop Century, DLR Oct 2011
Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Birthday Pixie x 2 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1 Reward: Flower Pixie x 1
KMB733 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 04:39 PM   #9 (permalink)
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

PassPorter Guide

Community Rank: Legend
 
HiddenMickey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Chapel Hill, NC USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 29,359
Quote:
Originally Posted by jenifermg0 View Post
OMG - where can you go parasailing????
Sammy Duval's at the Contemporary.
__________________


PassPorter Guide for the Staying in Style forum
Reward: Da Bomb Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: 1000 Threads Medal x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1
HiddenMickey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 05:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
Community Rank: Scout
 
minemoz1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 4,929
Well, it's not Disney, but it's close by. The David Leadbetter Golf Academy at Champions Gate, FL offers 2 day mini camps or private lessons. They are not inexpensive, but my golf crazy brother attended a mini camp when they first opened in 2004-05 and said it was the best "class" he's ever had. The instructor he had was working with Tiger Woods the week before for an upcoming tournament.

There are also several Hot Air Balloon tours in the area. I did that in Lake Tahoe on our honeymoon and it was fantastic!
__________________
Michele

2013 Graduation Card by SassaScraps, on Flickr
Off-Site: Family vacation villa (FVV) Next trip: Oct 2011 Food and Wine Fest Weekend ! Woo HOO! My Etsy Card/Scrap store
My Previous TripsOn-Site:CRB 1/92, DxL 2/93 DxL 5/94, DxL 9/95, DxL 9/97, ASS 8/00, Poly 12/02---Off-Site:Family vacation villa: 5/03, 7/03, 12/03, 2/04, 5/04, 7/04, 12/04, 7/05, 11/05, 12/06, 1/07, 10/07, 12/08, 4/09, 1/10, 5/10

Last edited by minemoz1; 07-06-2012 at 08:01 PM..
minemoz1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2012, 10:56 PM   #11 (permalink)
Community Rank: Navigator
 
Tonichelle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 6,099
Quote:
Originally Posted by minemoz1 View Post
Well, it's not Disney, but it's close by. The David Leadbetter Golf Academy at Champions Gate, FL offers 2 day mini camps or private lessons. They are not inexpensive, but my golf crazy brother attended a mini camp when they first opened in 2004-05 and said it was the best "class" he's ever had. The instructor he had was working with Tiger Woods the week before for an upcoming tournament.
OMG! I just looked that up and talked with mom! We're thinking that the three hour mini class would be PERFECT for him! It's totally worth it!

Is the shuttle from WDW an extra fee, do you know? It doesn't say one way or the other.
__________________
Photography by Antonia Reitter
Thoughts by Tonichelle // A Tasteful Countdown (updated 2/24)

My Countdown Counting down to: Iditarod 41
Mush on!
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsDLR - Summer 1990, WDW - Spring Break 2001, WDW - November 2004, DLR - August 2006, WDW - June 2007, WDW - January 2009, WDW - November 2010, DLR - February 2011, DLR - August 2012
Reward: Bon Voyage Pixie x 3 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1
Tonichelle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2012, 01:28 AM   #12 (permalink)
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

PassPorter Guide

Community Rank:
Legend VIP
 
chezp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 142,381
I'd make sure you get him a birthday button. A photo session sounds wonderful. Other ideas - how about renting a boat for an hour at one of the resorts by the Magic Kingdom, Epcot or at Downtown Disney? We love doing that. An IllumiNations or Wishes cruise is pricey, but very enjoyable as well.
__________________

Enjoy Cars Land at night in the Disneyland segment of a 40th birthday celebration to end the world! The trip report for our trip to Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Herculaneum also continues.

I'm Cheryl and I'm the author of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for British Holidaymakers and the co-author of PassPorter's Disney Vacation Club Guide I'm also one of the PassPorter guides for the Disney Vacation Club, Eateries, Globetrotting, Globetrotting Trip Reports and Disneyland Resort Paris forums.

My Countdown Counting down to: Enjoying a spa afternoon with my sisters-in-law
1 days, 20 hours, 35 minutes
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous Trips16 trips to WDW, including our honeymoon, four Christmases and my 30th and 35th birthdays, 5 to Disneyland in California including one Christmas there, 6 to Disneyland Paris, 1 to Hong Kong Disneyland, 1 to Tokyo Disney and 5 Disney cruises on the Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy, including the inaugural cruise round the Med summer 2007, Alaska and my 40th birthday!
Reward: Thank You Pixie x 1 Reward: Gift Pixie x 3 Reward: Flower Pixie x 2 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Birthday Pixie x 1 Reward: Bon Voyage Pixie x 1 Reward: Angel Pixie x 1 Reward: Halloween Pixie x 1
chezp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2012, 02:21 AM   #13 (permalink)
Community Rank: Navigator
 
Tonichelle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 6,099
oh Dad is all about wearing his button... that is definitely a must do... he loved wearing his button for their anniversary in 07 lol
__________________
Photography by Antonia Reitter
Thoughts by Tonichelle // A Tasteful Countdown (updated 2/24)

My Countdown Counting down to: Iditarod 41
Mush on!
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsDLR - Summer 1990, WDW - Spring Break 2001, WDW - November 2004, DLR - August 2006, WDW - June 2007, WDW - January 2009, WDW - November 2010, DLR - February 2011, DLR - August 2012
Reward: Bon Voyage Pixie x 3 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1
Tonichelle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2012, 08:31 AM   #14 (permalink)
Community Rank: Scout
 
minemoz1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 4,929
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonichelle View Post
OMG! I just looked that up and talked with mom! We're thinking that the three hour mini class would be PERFECT for him! It's totally worth it!

Is the shuttle from WDW an extra fee, do you know? It doesn't say one way or the other.
Great. My brother really liked it and said his swing improved in 45 minutes. I don't know about the shuttle. I think that is for the hotel, The Omni, to get to the parks. We always have a car as we're offsite.
__________________
Michele

2013 Graduation Card by SassaScraps, on Flickr
Off-Site: Family vacation villa (FVV) Next trip: Oct 2011 Food and Wine Fest Weekend ! Woo HOO! My Etsy Card/Scrap store
My Previous TripsOn-Site:CRB 1/92, DxL 2/93 DxL 5/94, DxL 9/95, DxL 9/97, ASS 8/00, Poly 12/02---Off-Site:Family vacation villa: 5/03, 7/03, 12/03, 2/04, 5/04, 7/04, 12/04, 7/05, 11/05, 12/06, 1/07, 10/07, 12/08, 4/09, 1/10, 5/10

Last edited by minemoz1; 07-07-2012 at 08:35 AM..
minemoz1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2012, 02:06 PM   #15 (permalink)
Community Rank: Navigator
 
Tonichelle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 6,099
Quote:
Originally Posted by minemoz1 View Post
Great. My brother really liked it and said his swing improved in 45 minutes. I don't know about the shuttle. I think that is for the hotel, The Omni, to get to the parks. We always have a car as we're offsite.
The shuttle page said it goes to all WDW Resort hotels... I'll put an email into their business and see what they say I'm super excited about this... man we have a year an two months to go... lol
__________________
Photography by Antonia Reitter
Thoughts by Tonichelle // A Tasteful Countdown (updated 2/24)

My Countdown Counting down to: Iditarod 41
Mush on!
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsDLR - Summer 1990, WDW - Spring Break 2001, WDW - November 2004, DLR - August 2006, WDW - June 2007, WDW - January 2009, WDW - November 2010, DLR - February 2011, DLR - August 2012
Reward: Bon Voyage Pixie x 3 Reward: 1000 Replies Medal x 1 Reward: Holidays Pixie x 1 Reward: Thank You Pixie x 2 Reward: Gift Pixie x 1
Tonichelle is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
60th Anniversary Shawnam1868 The Family Room: Family and Friends 11 03-15-2011 03:15 PM
DH 60th bday, need ideas FLTigger Planning Your Adventure: Your Plans for Walt Disney World 5 08-30-2010 03:12 PM
60th Birthday donner family Making More Magic: Everything Else at Walt Disney World! 3 06-04-2009 12:47 AM
Please wish my Dad a Happy 60th Birthday whoSEZ The Family Room: Family and Friends 13 02-03-2003 08:19 AM
60th Birthday To Remember Sharon John Making More Magic: Everything Else at Walt Disney World! 2 01-10-2002 08:43 PM














Please login or register to hide these ads -- it's free and easy!

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 AM.



PassPorter ~ 1998-2013 ~ 15 Years of Making Dreams Come True!
Publishers of bestselling travel guidebooks and proud recipients of 13 national book awards
About PassPorter
About Us
Press
Privacy Policy
Images & Artwork
Guidebooks
About
Previews
Buy
Reviews
Updates
Features
News & Updates
Articles
Podcasts
Photos
Message Boards
Newsletter
Concierge Desk
Desktop
Trips
Books & E-Books
Tips
Settings
Customs Office
Register Books
Book Updates
Contests
Checklists
Help & Info
Finding Answers to Questions
Help Desk
Using Your PassPorter Forum
Store Customer Service
E-Mail Us
Follow Us
PassPorter.com Front Page (Updated Daily!)
PassPorter Newsletter (weekly and free)
Latest Posts
Facebook
YouTube Channel
Questions? Please visit our Help Desk to learn how to contact us online, by e-mail, and by phone.
Please feel free to link to this page so that other vacationers can find it.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
(c) 1999-2011 PassPorter Travel Press/MediaMarx, Inc.
12 Years of Making Dreams Come True
Ad Management by RedTyger