Daughter on Dad's Shoulders at night
  • On Jul 31, 2025
    Rebecca from AL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We’re headed to the parks on 9/1 (my daughter’s birthday) and 9/2 (my husband’s birthday) and I’m looking for something special for my husband. We’ve planned I think all the magic we could for my daughter but my husband… not so much. Ideas please :)

    Oh boy, Rebecca! What a very special visit you have coming up to the Happiest Place on Earth - and so soon! Thank you for reaching out to planDisney with this very thoughtful question! I can't wait to chat with you about some birthday celebration ideas for your husband!

    Because every Guest has their own preferences, I'll share with you how I'd celebrate my husband's birthday in Disneyland, to hopefully spark an idea for you - which would definitely be signature drinks at Oga's Cantina followed by building his own custom droid or lightsaber in a galaxy far, far away.       

    Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge is one of my husband's favorite dining locations in all of Disneyland Resort for its atmosphere and unique dining experience - the specialty concoctions are also out of this world! Oga's Cantina accepts advance dining reservations however, reservations aren't required! You can join the walk-up list on the day of your visit by selecting "Join Walk-Up List" in the Disneyland app, when you are nearby.

    While you're adventuring in Batuu, your husband might want to create his very own custom BB-series at the Droid Depot or lightsaber at Savi's Workshop for a birthday gift like none other! Reservations are required for Savi's Workshop however no reservations are needed at the Droid Depot! Your husband can just roll right in and get to work on his new droid-pal! Beep Bop Boop!

    One last idea, if you’re staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, is to rent a poolside cabana to enjoy during an afternoon break. Your husband will surely feel like royalty on his special day.

    Tip: During your time in the parks, Rebecca, make sure to grab complimentary celebratory buttons for your husband and daughter! They can be found at City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland Park or the Chamber of Commerce on Buena Vista Street in California Adventure. You may also ask a Cast Member in any of the shops, too, and they'll usually be able to point you in the right direction to find yourself a celebratory button. It's so fun to hear those "Happy Birthdays" all visit long!

    Well, Rebecca, I hope this has been helpful for you in your planning, and that you have the most magical visit to Disneyland. But, even more than that, I sincerely wish your husband and daughter the happiest of celebrations - but of course they will, because they've got you! I also hope you'll be able to sprinkle in a little magic for yourself too, Rebecca, because YOU are the magic!

    If you have any other questions or would like some additional tips on celebrations in Disneyland, like how to experience the magic of Disneyland's 70th Celebration, don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime! I'm happy to help and always love a party!

    Warmest wishes,
    McCayla
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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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