Hi there Laurel Anne,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for stopping by with your question! First, a happy early 70th birthday to you - and how special that you are the same age as the Disneyland Resort! I'm so happy to hear you'll be making your triumphant return to the Happiest Place on Earth next year.
As you might have guessed, you'll notice a few differences since the last time you visited!
In terms of any promotions, my suggestion would be to keep an eye on the
Special Offers & Discounts page. This is where you'll find all the different offers available and it's updated throughout the year. From what I've seen, there are often new promotions that launch soon after the new year, so it might be worth waiting until January to see what is being offered.
I've found the easiest way to plan trips is with the Build Your Vacation tool at the top of the
Disneyland Resort home page! Keep in mind that 2025 bookings won't be available until a bit later this year, though, so you'll still have some time before you need to look into your hotel and ticket purchase.
In terms of where to stay, I'd suggest looking into the
Disneyland Hotel! It's one of the original hotels in the area and really captures that Disney magic for your stay. Plus, you're just steps away from the
Disneyland Monorail for easy entry into Tomorrowland! During your visit, make sure to grab a
complimentary birthday button from any shop in the parks. You'll get birthday greetings from fellow Guests and Cast Members throughout your visit while you wear it.
Thanks again for your question, Laurel Anne. Make sure to stop by and see us again as you continue to plan and think of follow-up questions. We'd love to help!
Have a Magical Day,
Greg