10 Magical Things Every 20-Something Should Do At Disney On Their Birthday

If you're 21 or over, celebrating your birthday at Epcot should definitely be on your bucket list. Only at Disney can you hop from country to country in a matter of minutes.

So, drink around the world with your friends. Kick things off in Mexico with a margarita. Along the way, sip champagne in France and have sake in Japan.

Instead of a typical brunch outing, have a character breakfast with Mickey and friends. The all-you-can-eat Micke waffles at the breakfast buffet should be enticing enough, but with Disney, you get so much more. While you're savoring the most delicious breakfast fare, you can meet some of your favorite Disney characters. There's need to wait in a long long to get cute birthday pics for the 'Gram.

If there are certain things you know you want to do at the park, make sure you check all of them off on your birthday. It is your special day, after all, so create a scavenger hunt. Include all of your favorite rides, treats, and Instagrammable spots on the checklist.

If your friends don't want to spend money on park tickets, you can always round up the crew and head to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel or Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

Trader Sam's truly is magical, and if you order certain drinks, fun things happen. For instance, if you order the Krakatoa Punch, a volcano backdrop puts on a little show in the restaurant.

Disney isn't solely about the parks. They have some of the most incredible resorts you can stay at on property, too. My favorite tradition is booking a room at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for my birthday. My friends and I can relax after spending all day in the park, complete with face masks and plush hotel robes.

If you're celebrating your birthday at Disney, the first thing you need to do is head to City Hall for a birthday button. They'll write your name on it so you can proudly wear it around the park.

At every turn, cast members might wish you a happy birthday, and you never know when a "magic moment" will happen. For instance, once I got an extra Mickey pretzel from a cast member just because it was my birthday.

For a chill birthday, spend the day at one of the resort pools or water parks. You can lounge on a chair and soak up the sun. Then, rest while sippin' on your favorite drink. (I highly recommend the Piña CoLAVA, which is a piña colada with raspberry purée and Bacardi Black Razz Rum.)

There are also amazing spas at Disney if you're looking to treat your birthday self. I love getting a massage if I'm staying at either the Grand Californian or Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You can also get a manicure with your besties so your nails are on point later for all the foodie pics you want to snap for the 'Gram.

Instead of scrolling through your phone for the best selfie to post on your birthday, you can have a birthday photo shoot in the park. You'll have your pick of Disney characters to take pictures with, including Mickey and Donald Duck. Try to capture a group pic with a bunch of your favorite characters.

There's no denying that I go to Disney for the food. Instead of a generic birthday cake, at Disney, you can eat Mickey-shaped beignets, different flavored churros, and cute cake pops shaped like your favorite characters. Disney truly is a foodie's dream come true, and you can snack on Insta-worthy treat after Insta-worthy treat.