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I've never heard of it either! Sounds like an easy and fun party idea!

When I was little, it was really common to have birthday parties at McDonald's. (Chick-fil-A wasn't as big back then.) Parties in general were a lot more low-key.

So I knew this but kind of forgot it. I'll definitely keep it in mind for this year's party though! We did a big party last year, so this year could be something small with family.

@krispi: one time at a sleepover party the mom crammed all of us girls had to be at least 6 or 7 in her car for a buffet brunch at McDs. As a kid that was the coolest thing ever.

Ive attended a Mickey D’s bday or two in my day and the sheet cake was yummy. I think I read that McDonald’s changed birthday celebrations in China where it wasn’t a big deal to have a party until Mickey D’s prompted it heavily. May have been a different international market; but pretty sure it was China.

I think it depends on the location because the one close to me doesn’t do parties. That sounds like a great deal though!

Growing up in the 80s, McDonalds and Chuck-E-Cheese's birthdays are very popular and were the IT thing. With the "down fall" of McDonald's and fast food being "junk food" and how this generation is very health-conscious, these parties became way less popular. I just looked, and McDonald's and Chuck-E-Cheese's seem to still be booking for parties (!!!), but personally we have never been to, or get invited to one.

As DS grows older, the parties we have been to seems to become more elaborate "experiences": indoor playgrounds, kids' gyms, ninja training, bowling, game trucks, build a bear, or in a park in open air. I am just curious (even a little worried) what other moms would feel if I were to invite their kids to a Chuck-E-Cheese's or Chick-Fil-A party.

I do have to say though, I just did a quick "Chick Fil A birthday party" google search, and came across a really cool pinterest board with really cool decor where parties were hosted at chick fil A! It indeed has a lot of potential. Good luck and I hope you update us on how it goes!

@irene: I have been to a Chuck E Cheese party in the last year. It seems to be fairly common (or Incredible Pizza) for the 4-5 year birthday parties where I live. I haven't been to many, but every time I have there are at least 3 other birthday parties going on.

I went to one a few years ago when my oldest was a toddler. I don’t remember it being particularly crowded. I think they probably chose a time between lunch and dinner. The hosts provided cake and just had everyone order and pay for their own food. It was a little awkward, because I wasn’t expecting this. But maybe this was normal in this particular circle.

It totally depends on the location. Some do, some don’t. The one near us never does parties but I’ve heard of others that do.

@Ajsmommy: That's so awesome! I wish we had a CFA near by!

That looks so fun! What did they all provide for that price?
I worked at McDonalds as a teen and forgot all about birthday parties, but such a good idea!