Disneyland Resort Hotels • Military Disney Tips Blog

Special Info:

Disneyland’s Hotels are eligible for up to 30%-40% off via the Armed Forces Salute Room Discount.

Staying On Disneyland Property

Staying at a Disney owned hotel comes with many benefits, the most intangible of which is that you will feel like you are at Disney during your entire trip, not just while at the parks. Staying at a Disney owned hotel is an immersive experience and so much more convenient.

Check out this list of amenities that you’ll receive when you stay in a Disney hotel:

Participation in Extra Magic Hour – One-hour early entry prior to the scheduled opening time on designated days to the Disneyland Park or California Adventure. The general public is not allowed in during the Extra Magic Hour so you’ll have much less competition for attractions. Disneyland – Tues, Thurs, Sat. California Adventure – Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
Charging of your Disneyland purchases (Merchandise, Dining, etc.) to your room. Note: third party vendors like most restaurants at Downtown Disney are excluded.
Special Park Entrance – Use of a convenient gateway to California Adventure through the Grand California Hotel and Spa.
Disney Merchandise delivery to your resort (from the theme parks or Downtown Disney)
The ability to book Preferred Access Dining Reservations between 60 and 2 days prior to check in.

Disneyland Hotels Overview

First let’s look at what the three hotels have in common:

All Disneyland Hotels are within walking distance of the theme parks.
Room entrances off of interior hallways
Concierge/Club level floors/sections
1 to 3 bedroom Suites
Standard rooms sleep up to 5
On site dining
Room service
Luggage service
Fitness Facilities
$20 per day self parking/$30 for valet (DVC members free)
In room safe
Mini fridge
Coffee maker
Free WiFi
Cribs
Meeting/convention facilities

Disneyland Resort Guest Benefits

Disneyland Resort Hotel Theming

Below you will see an overview of the three hotels and what sets each of them apart:

Paradise Pier Hotel

Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel

The Paradise Pier is the least expensive option when selecting a Disneyland hotel. Here you’ll find:

Eligible for up to 30% off with the Disney Armed Forces Salute
Medium sized standard rooms (350-400 Sq. ft.)
Least convenient to the parks
Across the street from the main Disneyland area
Single tower hotel with views of California Adventure on one side and parking lots on the other
Third floor rooftop pool with slide
Fitness Center
Conference rooms
Business Center
Game room
Two Lounge/Bars

The Paradise Pier Hotel

Disneyland Hotel

The Disneyland Hotel

The middle of the road price wise. Here you’ll find:

Eligible for up to 35% off with the Disney Armed Forces Salute
Biggest sized standard rooms (425-475 Sq. ft.)
Middle convenience to the parks
Adjacent to Downtown Disney and its Monorail Station
Three hotel towers surrounding a central pool, dining, shopping area
Elaborate pools with waterslides
Kids pool with slide
Fitness Center
Conference rooms
Game room
Two Lounge/Bars
Happiest Hotel On Earth Tour, a walk through the hotel’s history

The Disneyland Hotel

Grand Californian Hotel

Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

The most expensive Disneyland Resort Hotel

Eligible for up to 40% off with the Disney Armed Forces Salute
Medium sized standard rooms (356-380 Sq. ft.)
Most convenient to the parks
Adjacent to Downtown Disney and California Adventure
Large winding hotel, six floors with room views of Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney
Lap Pool
Mickey Shaped Pool
Kids Pool with slide
On site Spa
Fitness Center
Conference rooms
Game room
2 Lounge/Bars
Onsite Child Care Center
Disney Vacation Club Suites

The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is also a DVC property.

We’ve stayed at all 3, check out our favorite!

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