Vacation Planning Videos

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These videos are great resources when trying to plan a trip/vacation to the Disneyland Resort.

Overview:




Disneyland Park:




Disney California Adventure Park:

 

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Disneyland® Park Beauty Footage of Rides Shows and Attractions



About Disneyland Park:
Renowned as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland is Walt Disney’s original theme park and the centerpiece of the Disneyland Resort. Covering 85-acres, it has grown over the past six decades to include eight themed “lands” including Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown and Tomorrowland.

Featuring more than 60 adventures and attractions, Disneyland boasts some of the most quintessential Disney theme park experiences in the world including classics such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, “it’s a small world,” Matterhorn Bobsleds and Indiana Jones Adventure.

With unforgettable seasonal events featuring popular shows and attractions such as Haunted Mansion Holiday, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, “it’s a small world” Holiday, snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A and “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, Disneyland is an ever-evolving experience. As Walt Disney desired, Disneyland is in constant state of “becoming” with new adventures and attractions always on the drawing board.

 

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Disney California Adventure® Park Rides Shows and Attractions



About Disney California Adventure:
Welcome to a world where the stories of Disney, Pixar and beyond come to life—to a place beloved Characters from Cars and Super Heroes like Spider-Man & Captain America call home. At Disney California Adventure Park, you’re invited to explore 7 exciting lands with timeless entertainment showcases like World of Color, seasonal celebrations, and transformations throughout the year... and now, the all-new attraction Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

 

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Disneyland Resort Hotels Overview (2014)




Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
An upscale retreat with a theme and architectural style reminiscent of the California Arts and Crafts era at the turn of the 20th century. Conveniently located in the center of the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers supreme accommodations and amenities to ensure each stay is magical.

Disneyland Hotel
Long a favorite lodging for vacationers at the Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland Hotel offers Disney magic and special amenities with a AAA Four Diamond rating. Two themed restaurants, a tiki bar, pools, water play area and luxurious themed suites add immersive experiences, making the landmark property one more reason for families to enjoy a multi-day vacation at the Disneyland Resort.

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Overlooking Disney California Adventure park, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is modeled after the classic charm of California’s beach boardwalks in the 1920s. Since opening in 2000, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel continues to bring the best of seaside-inspired lodging and dining. The hotel features a restaurant, a lounge, rooftop pool deck, waterslide, business center, fitness center and a variety of entertainment offerings.

 

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Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort (2014)




Premium accommodations and impeccable Disney service are combined with Craftsman-style elegance at this stunning hotel that has its own entrance to Disney California Adventure Park. Escape reality in an impressive array of amenities, like rich dining experiences and a world-class spa, and see how Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa defines grandeur in every way.

Experience a combination of elegance, technology and whimsy at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Discover delightful details like the mural above the headboards that depicts a blossoming orange tree—with Chip ‘n Dale mischievously playing in the branches. In select rooms, when you open the sleeper bed, you’ll find artwork of woodland creatures from Bambi to bid you goodnight.

Examine the California-inspired artwork, textured-copper detailing and countertops incorporating pieces of green glass from wine bottles. All rooms are now powered with the latest technology and appointed with premium amenities—including 55-inch smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers and USB connections to charge your electronic devices.

Book a relaxing stay and see how the rooms at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa combine comfort and beauty like never before!

With valid park admission, easily access Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District thanks to a remarkably convenient entrance located on the hotel grounds.

Go for a dip in the crystal-clear Redwood Pool, home to a 90-foot-long, gurgling waterslide that curves around the stump of a giant redwood tree. Retreat to the tranquil Fountain Pool located amid woodsy grounds, bricked walls and rugged boulders. The Mariposa Pool features a companion hot tub plus 6 private cabanas, available to rent for an additional charge.

From poolside to hearthside, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers award-winning food and wine, cozy lounges, Character Dining and much more.

At Napa Rose, experience award-winning wines and seasonal creations for an exquisite fine-dining experience. Head over to Storytellers Café for breakfast with classic Disney Characters in the morning and hearty home-style favorites in the afternoon and evening.

Invigorate your senses with exotic treatments, specialty massages and revitalizing facials to purify and cleanse your mind and body at Mandara Spa located inside the hotel.

Guests with valid theme park tickets can enjoy early admission to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park and experience the legendary quality and service Disney is known for. Plus, when staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can take advantage of a special entrance directly into Disney California Adventure Park.

 

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Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim California (2014)




Overlooking Disney California Adventure park, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is modeled after the classic charm of California’s beach boardwalks in the 1920s. Since opening in 2000, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel continues to bring the best of seaside-inspired lodging and dining. The hotel features a restaurant, a lounge, rooftop pool deck, waterslide, business center, fitness center and a variety of entertainment offerings.

The Pier- fect Location: Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is conveniently located steps away from shopping, dining and entertainment offerings in the Downtown Disney District. Select rooms have a bird’s eye view of Paradise Bay in Disney California Adventure Park, allowing guests to view “World of Color” without leaving the hotel.

California – Style Cuisine: Named after the Pacific Coast Highway stretched along California’s coastline, Disney’s PCH Grill offers a buffet-style character breakfast inside Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast. For dinner, the restaurant offers the Calitalian Dinner Buffet, where guests can enjoy a taste of the picnics, barbecues and bonfires that often happen along the Pacific Coast Highway beaches. For a more casual meal, the lobby Surfside Lounge offers small dishes, drinks and select menu items from Disney’s PCH Grill.

Soak Up The Sun: A scenic pool terrace sits atop the roof of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, complete with a sparkling pool, waterslide, children’s wading area, whirlpool and lounge. At the end of the day, guests can cozy up on a lounge chair for a movie under the stars or watch the Disneyland park fireworks show from the rooftop deck.

Exclusive Access: While staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel, guests may enjoy the theme parks an hour before park opening with Extra Magic Hour. All Disneyland Resort hotel guests also have access to the exclusive entrance to Disney California Adventure from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

 

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Disneyland Hotel Tour at the Disneyland Resort (2014)




Long a favorite lodging for vacationers at the Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland Hotel offers Disney magic and special amenities with a AAA Four Diamond rating. Two themed restaurants, a tiki bar, pools, water play area and luxurious themed suites add immersive experiences, making the landmark property one more reason for families to enjoy a multi-day vacation at the Disneyland Resort.

MAGICAL DREAMS
The beautiful guest rooms feature exquisite Disney touches woven into the décor. The beds have stunning light-up headboards with an artistically carved representation of the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park and feature fiber optics to create a magical skyline with fireworks.

IMMERSIVE POOL EXPERIENCE
Guests of all ages enjoy an immersive water play area. Two thrilling water slides resembling the original Mark 1 Disneyland Monorail take guests through twists and turns to the water below.

THEMED SUITES
The Disneyland Hotel boasts a unique collection of themed suites including the Mickey Mouse Penthouse, Pirates of the Caribbean Suite, Adventureland Suite, Big Thunder Suite and Fairy Tale Suite.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
While staying at one of the three on-property hotels, guests may enjoy the theme parks an hour before park opening with Extra Magic Hour. All Disneyland Resort hotel guests also have access to the exclusive entrance to Disney California Adventure Park from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

MORE FUN FACTS
The Disneyland Hotel opened in 1955, the same year Disneyland opened. In 2015, the hotel celebrated its 60th anniversary.

The complimentary “Happiest Place on Earth” tour is a fun one-hour walking experience of the iconic hotel.

The Fantasy Tower lobby showcases Mary Blair artwork, creating an instant connection to the popular “it’s a small world” attraction. The Frontier Tower lobby features a scale model of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, an icon in Disneyland Park. At the Adventure Tower, Jungle Cruise characters are incorporated into the design.

The hotel provides in-room Internet access, self-parking and local telephone calls.

A convenient Concierge Level provides upgraded amenities and services, access to an exclusive lounge, complimentary movies and more.

Located only footsteps away are the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks and other hotels.

Fine dining is available at Steakhouse 55; character dining experiences are available at Goofy’s Kitchen; fast casual fare is available at Tangaroa Terrace and specialty cocktails and snacks are available at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.

The retro-themed pool area celebrates the imagination and legacy of Disneyland. The Monorail-themed slides in the pool area are replicas of the original Mark 1 Monorail trains that traveled between Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel during the early ‘60s.