Disneyland Hotel Archives

Walt’s Romanticized Vision of Tomorrow Lives On in the Blue Sky Suite at the Disneyland Hotel

August 1, 2018July 19, 2018

From a July 16, 2018 Disney Meetings Blog post, detailing the extraordinary new Disneyland Hotel Blue Sky Suite: “Attendees are encouraged to think above and beyond with this unique meeting space at the Disneyland Resort.” In truth, attendees will be hard pressed to think about anything beyond their extreme good fortune, and how they can … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disneyland Hotel Merchandise Features Vintage 50’s Style

July 4, 2018

New merchandise arrives at Disneyland Hotel.

The Disneyland Hotel recently released a new line of resort-specific merchandise full of shirts and other keepsakes for you to bring home from your trip. To celebrate summertime in California, the new knick-knacks feature Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy relaxing by the pool during “The Happiest Stay on Earth.” Take a look at all of … Read more

Downtown Disney Parking Lots and Security Checkpoints Being Relocated in Early July at Disneyland Resort

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018

As part of the ongoing construction at the Disneyland Resort, the parking lots and security checkpoints for Downtown Disney are getting reconfigured. All of these modifications are due to construction starting on the new Disneyland Resort Hotel in July. Security Checkpoint Changes Starting July 2nd, the Rainforest Cafe checkpoint will be closed to accommodate construction in … Read more

New Mugs Debut at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel

June 6, 2018

Trader Sams Piranha Pool Mug and Uh-Oa Mug

Today Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar debuted two new mugs sure to make collectors swoon! First is a new version of the Uh-Oa! at $58. And a new mug for the Piranha Pool at $37. It’s nice that they are on the ball and have updated menus with the images of the new mugs ready at … Read more

REVIEW: Pixar Fest Classic Afternoon Tea Celebration at The Disneyland Hotel is Whimsical and Worth It

November 21, 2018June 4, 2018

From June 1 through September 2, Steakhouse 55 is hosting Pixar Fest Classic Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Disneyland Hotel. Although not stated on the official Disneyland website, this seasonal celebration replaces the traditional tea offering. We managed to secure a table on its inaugural day and had a wonderful and colorful tea experience. The … Read more

REVIEW: A Sampling of the New Menu at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel

July 15, 2018June 3, 2018

Just after it celebrated its 7th Anniversary, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel, debuted some big changes to its menu of entrees and appetizers. Some of the fan favorites still continue on with small changes, but there are a lot of new additions which really make Trader Sam’s a serious contender for … Read more

Exciting New Character Dining and Menu Options at Disneyland Resort

July 14, 2018April 11, 2018

One of Disney’s biggest draws for tourists is the offering of character dining within the parks. Walt Disney World has more than enough, and now Disneyland is adding two more opportunities to dine with your favorite characters. This summer, Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier … Read more

Several Downtown Disney Businesses Closing June 30th to Make Room for New Disneyland Hotel

March 28, 2018

This week, Disney announced that several Downtown Disney businesses will be closing their doors forever on June 30th, 2018. These buildings will be demolished to make way for Disneyland Resort’s upcoming new resort hotel coming in 2021. The businesses on the close-and-demolish list are: AMC 12 Theatres Rainforest Cafe ESPN Zone Earl of Sandwich Alamo … Read more

PHOTO: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Releasing “Jingle Cruise” Elephant Mug This Week

July 13, 2018November 28, 2017

Beginning on 11/30 at 7 AM, you can get your very own 1st Edition Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. The Jingle Cruise may be gone in California, but its spirit lives on… Although it seems 7 AM is a bit early for alcoholic beverages (who are … Read more

Trader Sam’s Celebrates Mahalloween 2016 with The Haunted Mansion Themed Tiki Mug

September 7, 2016

Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel will be celebrating “Mahalloween 2016” with a special mug and drink… The mug looks like a tiki totem featuring the Hitchhiking Ghosts from The Haunted Mansion. The mug will be released as a part of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort sometime in the next few days.

Disneyland Resort Turns Up the Romance During ‘True Love’ Week, All Part of ‘Limited Time Magic’

January 29, 2013

ANAHEIM, Ca., Jan. 28, 2012 – Love is in the air at Disneyland Resort as fairy tale princesses find true love with their princes, and “happily ever after” becomes a reality. It all happens during True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Disneyland Resort. The weeklong love fest is part of “Limited Time Magic” at … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/31/11 – 1/3/12 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018January 9, 2012

For New Years Eve, I spent the day and the following few days at the Disneyland Resort and captured quite a bit of photos to share of all the festivities and much more… Starting off this New Year celebration with a ride on the Fun Wheel but it was strangely down YAY! An actual use … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 8/18/11 – 8/21/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018August 26, 2011

In between the hours of the D23 Expo, we did in fact take some time to visit the parks across the street. Photos include a Disneyland Hotel update, Cars Land, and much more…

Work continues on the Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel

Adam Roth’s 8/14/11 – 8/21/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018August 24, 2011

Our good friend Adam Roth from WDWCelebtations attended the D23 Expo but was also nice enough to take some photos from around the Disneyland Resort. We will have more coverage soon covering the D23 Expo and some updates from around the Disneyland Resort.

Cars Land. Notice the framework for the Courthouse has been placed

Jae Brattain’s Disneyland Hotel Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 15, 2011

DLNT Podcaster Jae Brattian stayed at the Disneyland Hotel recently and was nice enough to give us a tour around his suite and around the hotel grounds including Trader Sam’s.

Conner Purzycki’s 5/26/11 Soundsational Photo Report

June 11, 2018May 28, 2011

Last Thursday, Soundsational had a soft-rehearsal before the grand premiere yesterday. Well you can watch a full video of the parade HERE, but I also took photos of the parade. Also in this report are photos of the new Tangeroa Terrace, Seaside Souvenirs, and more…