A new Disney Vacation Club pullover is now available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Disney Vacation Club Pullover – $59.99 The cream-colored crewneck features a simple Disney Vacation Club wordmark across the chest. “Disney” appears in blue script above “VACATION,” which is printed in large multicolor block letters. “Club” is printed underneath on … Read more
Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel will once again host special Halloween character dining experiences. Storytellers Cafe Mickey’s Autumn Adventures will be available for breakfast and brunch while Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner will be in the evenings at Storytellers Cafe. Read our review of Mickey’s Autumn Adventures. Goofy’s Kitchen … Read more
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has a new branded Loungefly mini backpack and long-sleeved shirt. Grand Californian Hotel Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 The backpack is made of green canvas with brown simulated leather accents. There’s a front flap pocket with two pleather straps. Embroidered on the flap is “Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & … Read more
Visit the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel to see a large chocolate and fondant sculpture honoring 100 years of Winnie the Pooh and National Geographic’s Secrets of the Bees. Winnie the Pooh Confectionery Sculpture The sculpture is based on the party scene in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). In the center … Read more
Join us for a tour of a Standard 2 Queen Bed room at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This luxury hotel offers direct access to Disney California Adventure with a private gate. This stay was courtesy of Disney as we were visiting Disneyland Resort for a media event. Entry There’s an alcove next to … Read more
Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Downtown Disney District are celebrating their 25th anniversaries. New merchandise is already available for the hotel and district, while a Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Collection is coming soon. Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Collection The collection will include apparel and three collectible pins. It … Read more
The reopening of Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel has been delayed to next year. Napa Rose Reopening Delayed Napa Rose was originally scheduled to reopen in the fall of 2025. According to Scott Gustin, it will now reopen in early 2026. Napa Rose closed in April for a major reimagining. Disney released concept … Read more
Construction walls have gone up in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for construction of a new concierge lounge. Grand Californian Concierge Lounge Construction As we have previously reported, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is undergoing an extended refurbishment. Themed construction walls have been present in several of the hallways, and various sections of the hotel … Read more
There are new construction walls up around various walkways of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for refurbishment work. Grand Californian Hotel Refurbishment A pair of construction walls flank the sidewalk leading to the hotel’s pool gate. The pool itself remains open and operational while the construction takes place nearby. The construction walls cut behind … Read more
The new “Donald’s Tales of Adventure” dinner buffet has debuted at Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Storytellers Cafe Dinner Storytellers Cafe is open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Donald’s Tales of Adventure is offered during dinner, while Mickey’s Tales of Adventure is during breakfast and brunch. Dinner is from 4 p.m. … Read more
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is honoring the Disneyland 70th anniversary with a medallion in the lobby. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Medallion The medallion hangs over a grate above a walkway between two stone columns. While most of the Disneyland Resort 70th decorations are bright colors, this medallion is bronze and gold to better match … Read more
Donald, Daisy, and some of their friends will debut new outfits as part of Donald’s Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Donald’s Tales of Adventure Dinner Buffet Outfits Donald’s new look includes a blue knit beanie, brown vest with green embroidery, green jacket, and leather backpack. … Read more
The refurbishment work continues at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort, with themed construction walls appearing in some hallways and a new permanent cookie counter added in the lobby. Disney’s Grand Californian Construction Update Work at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa began in early March. The majority of the construction is … Read more
Disney revealed a brand new Death Star confection display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for Season of the Force 2025 at Disneyland Resort. Death Star Confection Display The detailed confection is on display in the Grand Californian lobby. It includes a “flying” X-Wing being chased by two TIE Fighters. The base is designed … Read more
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is undergoing a refresh to “elevate” the guest experience over the next few months, Disney announced. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Refresh The refresh includes the temporary closure of the hotel’s Disney California Adventure entrance for construction of updated, enhanced entry gates. The entrance is closed from March 10 through … Read more
According to Mickey Visit and other outlets, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel entrance to Disney California Adventure is temporarily closed. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Entrance Temporarily Closing The park entrance to Disney California Adventure from the hotel is located off the lobby next to Napa Rose. The entrance is currently closed due to construction on the … Read more
