Welcome to planDisney, Jenny! Thank you so much for sharing this very special question with us and please allow me to wish your daughter a Very Merry Unbirthday on behalf of all of us!
Your question really spoke to me because we've recently celebrated a 40th birthday in my family and I'd love to share some of the unique ways to honor this exciting milestone in 'The Happiest Place on Earth!' First, I always recommend that Guests pick up a
complimentary celebration button, which can be found at most merchandise locations, Guest Relations, and the Disneyland Resort hotel properties. It's a fun way to announce your celebration to fellow Guests and Cast Members and you never know what kind of happy wishes it might grant! Plus, it makes for a lovely souvenir of your time together. My second recommendation is to make a special dining reservation at a table service dining location that your daughter might love. In my opinion, some of the best locations for a celebratory meal include
Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure Park or
Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park. And, these dining locations are on the list of participating restaurants to which a
Mickey Mouse Celebration Cake can be delivered.
Jenny, I also love choosing a personalized gift to commemorate a special occasion like a 40th birthday milestone! Your daughter might enjoy a customized piece of glassware at
Crystal Arts or
Cristal d'Orleans in Disneyland Park or even a personalized character sketch by a Disney artist, which can be found at several locations across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. One of my favorites is
Disneyana, right on Main Street, U.S.A. because I love the nostalgia of some of the original art and collectibles on display in the gallery. And speaking of personalization, you can't go wrong with a hand-painted item from
Plaza Point or a custom-embroidered hat or pair of ears from the
Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A.
I really hope this is a helpful set of suggestions, Jenny. Most of all, I wish you and your family a truly memorable trip to Disneyland Resort full of unforgettable, magical moments together. If we can assist with any other questions that come up along the way, you've got a friend here at
planDisney!
Magically yours,
Tishra