Note: As of 2024, this hotel is no longer in operation, and has been replaced by the Pixar Place Hotel. December 2000 – present LOCATION The Paradise Pier Hotel is tucked behind Downtown Disney, across Disneyland Drive from California Adventure. To find the hotel from the parks, walk through Downtown Disney, take a left and […] Read more…
October 1955 – present LOCATION The Disneyland Hotel faces the end of Downtown Disney, on the opposite side from the park gates. Visitors can access the hotel grounds from Disneyland Drive, or by following Downtown Disney all the way to the western end (away from Harbor Boulevard). BACKGROUND When Disneyland first opened in July 1955, […] Read more…
1992 – present LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Goofy’s Kitchen faces out to the open pool area, overlooking the center courtyard. If you start from the Fantasy Tower, follow the path to the right side of the pools; you’ll see Goofy’s Kitchen on your right. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – yes Reservations […] Read more…
Whenever I visit Downtown Disney, I like to walk the grounds of the Disneyland Hotel. Even if you aren’t staying at the hotel, it’s fun to visit Trader Sam’s and explore the scenery. On the path across from Trader Sam’s, toward Frontier Tower, you’ll find a small walkway. Follow this walkway, and you’ll stumble across […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION The Grand Californian bumps up against Grizzly Peak in California Adventure. The hotel is accessible from inside California Adventure, by the Grizzly River Run, or through Downtown Disney, across the walkway from Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria. BACKGROUND In the late 90s, Disneyland announced plans to massively expand Disneyland, finally turning […] Read more…
Since it’s opening in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has had its fair share of mishaps, some of which have unfortunately left guests and cast members severely injured. In a number of cases, some of these incidents ultimately lead to the death of either a guest or a cast member, prompting a series of investigations into […] Read more…
Disneyland can be a little overwhelming at times, and you may find yourself looking for some extra guidance during your trip. Whether you are looking for show times, need dining reservations, or are looking for disability assistance, the guest relations lobbies scattered throughout the resort are there to help. The biggest guest relations center in […] Read more…
Though you may have lunch and/or dinner reservations for your stay in the park, deciding where to eat breakfast is a little trickier. Most of the restaurants in the Disneyland Resort do not offer breakfast, but there are still plenty of options both in the parks and in Downtown Disney. With that in mind, the […] Read more…