January 2001 – present LOCATION Grand Californian – Napa Rose is the Grand Californian’s signature restaurant. If you’re coming from the hotels’ central atrium, follow the walkway past Acorn Gifts & Goods toward the pools. Keep going straight and you’ll see Napa Rose straight ahead, very close to the hotel’s private entrance to California Adventure. […] Read more…
Grand Californian
GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill
 Source: Disney Parks Blog July 2019 – present LOCATION Grand Californian Hotel – The Craftsman Bar & Grill overlooks the Grand Californian pool, in a fairly central location on the hotel grounds. If you’re coming from the lobby, walk down the hall that leads to the Storytellers Cafe and turn right at the end of the […] Read more…
Acorn Gifts & Goods
 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 […] Read more…
Hearthstone Lounge
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Hearthstone Lounge faces the central atrium inside the Grand Californian. To find the bar, head into the main seating area near the front desk (it’s huge and hard to miss!). Head toward the hallway to the left of the massive fireplace, and you’ll see it at […] Read more…
Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
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…
Grand Californian Gingerbread House
My favorite hotel at the Disneyland Resort is the Grand Californian. Whether or not you stay there, it’s a fun place to unwind, grab a drink, or just sit by the giant hearth and listen to live piano music. The lobby is extra magical during the holidays, thanks to a massive tree and garlands strung […] Read more…
Grotesque Birds
The Disneyland Resort’s largest hotel is the massive Grand Californian, which sits right between California Adventure and much of Downtown Disney. The hotel lives up to its name, with tons of restaurants, lounges, and floors to explore. But did you know that the hotel has a hidden gem which pays tribute to some of California’s […] Read more…