The Ultimate Guide to Disneyland’s Hotels

Wonderful to see some Disneyland love

Other than to just say that I’ve gone, I honestly cannot see any reason to fly out to California when Disney World is three hours away. Maybe I’m missing something.

Given the nature of Disneyland's more tightly built resort area compared to WDW, you'll find yourself going back to your hotel in the middle of the day to escape the heat or the crowds, and because it's easy to walk to or take a five minute uber to your hotel. Also because of only having two parks, you may stay a shorter visit compared to WDW and allot less time to relaxation away from the parks. It's very important you get a great hotel that meets this need.. the Grand Californian meets every expectation for this but staying there for a week can put you out 6,000. Search wisely for your hotel!

Just got back from a Disneyland trip a few days ago. We stayed at the Disneyland Hotel, third time doing so. I have also stayed at a good neighborhood hotel before. The Disneyland Hotel can be a bit of a further walk than a few of the good neighbors hotels. However, the ambiance and quality of the rooms, staff, early park access, and food options and access (e.g. early and late night room service) make it worth it. One thing I will say, is the Goofy’s kitchen for dinner is not worth it right now, breakfast, yes, do it, but not dinner. We even noticed that a few nights of our trip you could gat same day dinning reservations for dinner, at peak times…this was not possible with any other dinning option we looked at, typically not a good sign.

Discovery Tower

Wait, did early entry change? We stayed at Disneyland hotel at the end of September and both parks had early entry every day.

Any good prices at all around for Hotels.

Just got back from my trip. Trader Sam’s is AMAZING! Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had. Even the room service, while expensive, was really great.

Staying at the Big Thunder Suite in December for my ride or die buddy’s 12th birthday.

I wish you had gone through the good neighbor hotels in more detail. Unlike Disney world, there are no budget hotel options at Disneyland. They are all deluxe level prices. As such many of us opt for the the 3rd party hotels across the street. Some of them are even closer to the entrance than Disneyland's own resorts!

RunDisney races are back at Disneyland this January, would make a great episode I think!

Thank you for doing a Disneyland episode! I would love to start seeing more west coast episodes on this channel! 🎆

Disneyland looks like a dream 😍 the thought of being able to walk to the parks … mind blown 🤯

I’ve been waiting for this!!! Thanks AJ!

I ate at storytellers for breakfast and alllll the princesses from napa rose came past us and said hello. For free. Lol

Oh to stay at the big thunder suite

I won’t go to Disneyland if I can’t stay at the Disneyland Hotel. It’s the perfect duo!

We have only ever been to Disney World. I am so interested in Disneyland and I would love to learn more about it. There is just so much info about Disney World it seems easier to navigate than Disneyland as an out of towner. Hoping for more guides and info from you about Disneyland in the months to come! 👍🏻👏🏻

If you’re looking for a nice Good Neighbor hotel, i can’t recommend Candy Cane Inn enough!

I'm debating between a one bedroom villa at the Disneyland hotel villas and a club level preferred view room at grand Californian. The location and direct entry to dca is tempting but the new villas look so nice. Any thoughts?