Hi there, Leticia!
Welcome to planDisney, and happy birthday! A few years ago, I celebrated a milestone winter birthday at Disneyland Resort, and I had the best time with some of my closest friends. Enjoying the
holiday decor and seasonal treats while also celebrating my birthday was beyond magical!
First, stop by City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park to pick up a complimentary birthday button. It is a simple way to let Cast Members and other Guests know it is your special day!
I also recommend making dining reservations for a birthday dinner! Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Park or Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park would be the perfect spots to celebrate your birthday. Since dining reservations are typically available up to 60 days in advance, it may be difficult to find openings at this point. However, Guests often cancel their reservations as it gets closer to their arrival date, so just keep checking the
dining reservation page. You can also try joining a walk-up list on the day you are there.
The
World of Color Dessert Party or
Fantasmic! Dining Packages are fun options for Guests looking to splurge on a birthday experience. World of Color - Season of Light is an inspirational performance showing this time of year. With the World of Color Dessert Party, you can enjoy desserts, snacks, and beverages from the comfort of your chair while watching this wonderful nighttime spectacular. I highly recommend it if you can get a reservation!
Another idea is to skip the dining reservations and instead enjoy the
Disney Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure Park. You can sample the various offerings found at the
Festive Food Marketplace. Order a few different items, such as the delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron and the savory Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese, and share with your friends!
Sip and Savor Passes for the Festival are currently available for purchase (subject to availability), which includes 4 or 8 coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating locations. Use it on the highest-priced items to maximize the value!
Do not forget to get photos taken on your special day!
Disney PhotoPass Photographers can be found throughout the parks. Look for their locations by opening the Disneyland mobile app and selecting the teardrop-shaped icon at the bottom of the screen to view the park maps. Choose "PhotoPass" from the drop-down menu at the top of the map. Guests who purchase
Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which lets you skip the standby lines on many attractions, can also access free digital downloads of most Disney PhotoPass photos from the day! It's the perfect excuse to take more pictures!
Leticia, have the most wonderful birthday! We hope to see you real soon!
Happy holidays!
Jen