 Source: Disneyland Resort
January 2001 – present
LOCATION
Grand Californian – Acorn Gifts & Goods faces the hotel’s massive central room, so it’s hard to miss. Whether you’re coming from the front door or Downtown Disney, make your way to the lounge and turn your back to the hearth. You’ll see it in front of you and slightly to the right, before the hallway leading to the pools.
EXPERIENCE
Details:
- Merchandise – Miscellaneous clothing and accessories, snacks, essentials (toothbrushes, Tylenol, etc.) and Grand Californian branded robes and merchandise
- Price Range – Massive range, but most noteworthy item is the GC robe for $200
- Unique Features – Leaf detailing & patterns throughout the shop
If you’re staying at (or near) the Grand Californian and forgot to pack something, Acorn Gifts & Goods is a massively helpful store. They have tons of things you might need, from hand sanitizer to toothpaste to feminine products. You’ll also find an assortment of Disney clothing, hats, and pins. But the shop’s most coveted item is the Grand Californian branded bathrobe – so you can relax in luxury even when you’re back home.
SHOPPING TIPS
The shop has decently broad hours (7 am – 11 pm), so it’s convenient to visit throughout your stay. If you do need something from the store urgently and it has already closed – call the front desk. They can usually help provide enough of whatever you need to hold you over until the shop reopens again.
If you want a robe and you’re worried it won’t fit in your suitcase, check with the cast members at the register. Unless it has changed in the last few years, they will ship your purchase for you so you don’t have to make room for it.
One more thing – I’ve received a few questions about this on previous posts, so I thought I’d share here as well: yes, Magic Key discounts do apply when purchasing merchandise at hotel gift shops!
TRIVIA
Since Chip and Dale feature subtly in the Grand Californian’s theming, this is one of the few shops outside of Critter Country to consistently have Chip & Dale merchandise available.