Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 15% on Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays in Fall 2023

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A new offer is available to Disney Visa Cardmembers looking to stay at Disneyland Resort hotels in late fall 2023. Cardmembers can save between 10% and 15% on Sunday through Thursday night stays. Disney Visa Offer for Disneyland Resort Hotels The offer is available at Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Grand … Read more

Disney Visa Cardmembers Save Up to 30% on Select Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays in Late Summer

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Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select premium room stays at Disneyland Resort hotels from August 1 through September 30, 2023. The offer is valid on Sunday to Thursday night stays. Cardmembers can book now through September 26, 2023. Check out the details below. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Disneyland Hotel … Read more

Save Up to 25% on Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays in Late Summer

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Guests planning a Disneyland Resort vacation save up to 25% on stays at Disneyland Resort hotels from August 1 through September 30, 2023. The offer is available on Sunday to Thursday night stays and select stays of 4-nights or longer. Here’s the breakdown for each hotel. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Disneyland Hotel Disney’s … Read more

First Look at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel 2022 Gingerbread Display and New Gingerbread Souvenirs

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Disneyland Resort has released a first look at this year’s gingerbread house in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, as well as a list of holiday treats that will be available at the resort and two souvenirs that will be available in the parks. The “Grand” Gingerbread House will be on display beginning November 14. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a King Bed Downtown Disney District View Room at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

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Join us for a stay in a king bed room with a Downtown Disney District view at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. If you prefer a video tour over photos, you’ll find that here: In the entryway is a set of four hooks, perfect for hanging purses and jackets. There are square lights on the ceiling. … Read more

Possible New Hotel Guest Entrance Under Construction at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure

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Guests may soon be able to walk directly from their hotel to Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure, thanks to another park entrance that seems to be under construction. A construction wall is up between Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs, where an entrance could easily connect the land to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & … Read more

Items Removed, New Dishes Added, Prices Raised at GCH Craftsman Grill

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The menu for GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has seen several changes, including new items and price hikes. Some of the same changes have been made at the adjacent GCH Craftsman Bar. Breakfast The following items have been removed: Three-cheese quiche Roasted vegetable quiche Egg white scramble Biscuit french toast Avocado toast … Read more

REVIEW: Get Ready for Star Wars Day With New Wookiee Cookie and Pretzel Lightsabers Available at Holiday Cart in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

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The GCH Holiday Cart at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has some new “Star Wars” treats to celebrate May the 4th. The full list of treats was announced this morning and we visited to grab the Wookie Cookie and Pretzel Lightsabers. Wookiee Cookie – $9 Chocolate-hazelnut-filled chocolate cookie rolled in sprinkles with a chocolate sash Don’t let … Read more

Rice Crispy Model of Batuu on Display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

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A model of Batuu and the Millennium Falcon made of rice crispy treats is now on display in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. One of the bakery artists was touching up the model and telling guests about it when we visited today. Rolling carts of materials were next to the stage it was displayed on. The … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate the Season of Love with New Specialty Cocktails from GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill has us prepared with these love-themed specialty cocktails. Keep on reading for our review of these new drinks. Tuxedo Strawberry – $17 Bacardi raspberry rum, dark creme de cacao, strawberry puree and half and half. Served “up” in a chocolate-coated martini glass … 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: New First Edition Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Souvenir Mug Arrives at GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill in Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort and beer stein collectors alike have a new item to get their hands on. Today we saw a brand-new souvenir mug at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The new mug is available at the GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill. This gorgeous ceramic Arts and Crafts style mug features the stained glass art … Read more

REVIEW: New Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake is Pretty But Basic at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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The bakers at the Disneyland Resort have worked their magic to bring you a brand new cupcake themed to Fantasia‘s Sorcerer Mickey! This vanilla cupcake, available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, features whipped frosting, shimmering blue sprinkles, chocolate stars, and a milk chocolate hat and ears. This is a very photogenic cupcake. In … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Tour of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel’s 2019 Gingerbread House, Christmas Decorations, and More

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Joy to the world! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is decked out for the holidays just like the Disneyland Hotel! Take a look at all the outdoor decorations, the holiday gingerbread house, and the beautiful Christmas tree on our photo and video tour. Outdoor Decorations Outside along the main entrance of the Grand Californian, … Read more

PHOTOS: RFID Readers Added to Elevators in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland Resort

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Recently, it was noticed that RFID readers were added to the inside of the elevators at the Grand Californian in Disneyland. Contrary to reports, these readers are not a sign that MagicBands are coming to Disneyland. Our intrepid reporters asked Cast Members at the hotel and were given a firm “no” when they asked about … Read more

Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel to Close Permanently on July 10th, 2019

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Guests with reservations booked for beyond July 10th, 2019 at the Mandara Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are being informed that their reservations have been canceled. Mandara Spa is a full-service spa and salon located inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. It is not operated by the Walt Disney Company, but rather … Read more