REVIEW: NEW Cookie Shot Glass, Oogie Boogie Trick & Treat Cupcakes, and More Halloween Treats Arrive at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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A whole host of Halloween treats have arrived for the spookiest season at the Holiday Cart inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Jack Skellington Cookie – $9 Jack Skellington and the two cookies below are standard Disney shortbread cookies with chocolate coatings. Very cute, very Instagram-able, but it’s the same standard cookie you can … Read more

Full List of Spooky Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Starting Tomorrow

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The Halloween season officially begins at Disneyland Resort tomorrow, September 3. To celebrate the season, guests can try tons of new spooky-themed treats. Here’s everything to look out for. Disneyland Park Alien Pizza Planet (mobile order available) Deconstructed Lasagna – Campanelle pasta tossed in ricotta cream sauce topped with Bolognese sauce and bread crumbs Supernova … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/15/21): 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins, Disney to Relocate 2,000 Jobs to Lake Nona, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Price Increases for Disney Vacation Club Properties Include First Over $300

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With the latest round of price increases for Disney Vacation Club properties comes the first direct price over $300. The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have increased in direct price from $295 to $310. Disney’s Old Key West Resort has increased from $165 to $170 and Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/22/21): More Details Revealed for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Including New Nighttime Spectaculars and Gold Character Statues, Plexiglass Removal Continues, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Now Open to All Guests at Disneyland Resort

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When Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened alongside the rest of Disneyland Resort in April, only guests with hotel reservations were allowed to enter the hotel and dine at the restaurants. Today, the hotel is officially open to all guests. Let’s take a look at some of the offerings guests can now enjoy inside … Read more

New Disneyland Resort Hotels Offers Announced, Extra Savings on Select Rooms and Dates Now Available

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The magic has returned to the Disneyland Resort, as out-of-state guests are welcome to return to the resort effective today. Guests looking to stay on property at one of Disney’s hotels can now enjoy extra savings on select rooms and dates. Disneyland Hotel: Save 20% on select rooms at Disneyland Hotel. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel … Read more

REVIEW: Storytellers Cafe Reopens with a Delicious Non-Buffet Meal at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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As the phased reopening of Disneyland Resort continues, we’re seeing the return of more dining locations. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Storytellers Cafe has reopened as a sit-down restaurant instead of a buffet. Arrival Diners get three hours of free valet parking at the Grand Californian and they will check the name on … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/29/21): Summer Opening for Disneyland Jungle Cruise, 2021 Return for Disneyland Annual Passes, Signs at Walt Disney World Help Link Ride Photos, New Details Revealed for Disney Wish Staterooms & Attractions, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Hearthstone Lounge Reopens, Napa Rose and Storytellers Cafe Remain Closed at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Though we have to wait one more day for the grand reopening of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened today. Unfortunately, dining at the hotel is limited during the resort’s phased reopening. As of now, Hearthstone Lounge will open at 4:00 PM daily to serve guests. Mobile order … Read more

REVIEW: GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill Charcuterie Pizza Brings Great Flavors to a Reopened Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort reopened today, and for now, the GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill are the only dining locations open. The bar and grill currently have the same menu, which is a hybrid of favorites from both locations. Craftsman Grill is using mobile order for now and reservations are … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Receive New Costumes for Reopening of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa once again opened its doors to excited guests April 29, 2021. Along with those guests came equally excited Cast Members in various functions wearing new costumes. Let’s take a look. Bell Services The valet outfit is now standard brown pants, a green shirt, and a fairly nondescript zip-up vest. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Woods-Courtyard View Room with “Enhanced Cleaning” in the Reopened Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened today — the first of the Disneyland hotels to do so — a day ahead of Disneyland’s grand reopening. We checked in to the hotel and, after some shopping, headed to our room. We’re staying in a woods-courtyard view room with two queen beds. Join us for a … Read more

PHOTOS: Acorns Gifts & Goods Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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With today’s reopening of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa comes the reopening of its Acorns Gifts & Goods store. The retail location offers Disneyland and Grand Californian souvenirs and other sundries. We previewed some of the new merchandise earlier, now it’s time to tour the store. Health and safety reminders are posted at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa Reopens Pools with Distancing Guidelines

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Today, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa reopened to guests after being closed since March 2020. Three pools reopened with the resort, along with the spas. The Fountain, Redwood, and Mariposa pools are all open. The whirlpools are also open but only allowing one household at a time. Face masks are required while walking around … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Merchandise Now Available

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With the reopening of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa comes a ton of new merchandise inspired by the hotel. All of this new merchandise can be found in the Grand Californian’s gift shop, Acorns Gifts & Goods. Chip & Dale Mug – $22.99 Chip & Dale Tumbler – $19.99 Chip & Dale Tee – … Read more