Hey there, Lindsay! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney. We love helping Guests plan memorable Disneyland Resort vacations and I'd say you have a lot of celebrating to do! As someone who had a brother who needed an organ transplant, I am honored to get to help you! I can only imagine the joy and excitement your family is experiencing for your brother's successful kidney transplant!
The best way to get started and reservations locked would be to book at
Disneyland Resort Hotel Package. This purchase combines your resort hotel stay at one of the three resort hotels on property with your theme park tickets. When you check out you would need a down payment and then you are able to make payments for this trip afterward. Booking a package also gets you some Extra Magical Savings, like discounts on participating Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise locations and a discount at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. And although it is not currently being offered, I am hoping that maybe
Extra Magic Hour Early Admission will be back for resort hotel guests as well. Fingers crossed!
Once you have your hotel and theme park tickets secured, you will be able to make your
theme park ticket reservations 120 days in advance. You will be able to make
dining reservations 60 days out if that's something you are wanting to book. My family's favorite table service location is
Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Park. It's got a fun menu, really fun Pixar decor, and the views of Pixar Pier can't be beat!
Once you enter Disneyland Park, go through the tunnel and to your left to
City Hall. There you can ask a Cast Member for complimentary "I'm celebrating..." buttons that you can personalize for your family to all wear. This will let other Guests and Cast Members know you are all celebrating big!
Lindsay, I hope I was able to get you started on planning your celebration trip. Please stop back by again soon if you have any other planning questions along the way. I am celebrating your brother right along with you all and would be happy to help you with your questions. You've got a friend in us!
Carrie