Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Archives

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

February 6, 2022

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

April 29, 2021

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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

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

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

January 23, 2020

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

November 29, 2019November 26, 2019

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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

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

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

June 19, 2019

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

Full Menu Announced for Upcoming Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Character Dining at Napa Rose in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

March 7, 2019

There’s a new character breakfast coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on Saturday, March 30 that allows guests to start their day with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure alongside some of your favorite Disney Princesses. Guests can dine on a delicious three-course breakfast and meet with your royal hosts for enchanting activities, intimate story time, … Read more

REVIEW: Mickey Themed Pizza, Cupcake and Baked Alaska - Get Your Ears On Celebration at the Grand Californian Hotel

January 25, 2019January 23, 2019

The Get Your Ears On Celebration is in full swing throughout Disneyland Resort. The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has three Mickey Ear inspired treats to offer between the Hearthstone Lounge and White Water Snacks. Guests don’t need a park ticket to try these offerings. It should be noted that the official food guide handed out in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 11/28/18 (Holiday Characters, Holiday Merchandise, Construction Updates, ETC.)

November 30, 2018

We took a walk around all of Disneyland Resort on Wednesday, November 28. The holiday decor was in full swing and guests were arriving in festive attire. The construction on Mickey & Friends parking structure continues. The trams were down which meant large crowds of people had to walk the long way to the parks … Read more

A La Carte Menus Leaving Storytellers Cafe At The Grand Californian October 10th

October 8, 2018

Beginning October 10th, the Disneyland Resort’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa will be discontinuing the à la carte option in favor of an all-buffet establishment. Hours Breakfast and Brunch: 7 am – 2 pm daily as “Mickey’s Tales of Adventure.” This buffet will include character interactions with Mickey and friends who will share tales of adventure … Read more

DVC Members Can Celebrate Father's Day With Pixar Pals at Disneyland Resort

May 12, 2018

If you grew up watching Pixar movies with your dad, you can now celebrate together by hanging out with your favorite Pixar characters. This year’s Disney Vacation Club Member Father’s Day Lunch is inspired by Pixar Fest happening at Disneyland Resort. At the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the made-for-Members lunch will include Pixar-themed games … Read more

REVIEW: Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Butterscotch Bread Pudding at Storytellers Cafe

July 14, 2018April 17, 2018

A plate of the Short Rib Grilled Cheese served at Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian Hotel

The recently announced revised hotel menus are now available and I sampled two of the new dishes featured at the Grand Californian Hotel’s Storytellers Cafe: the Short Rib Grilled Cheese and the Butterscotch Bread Pudding. Are these dishes worth taking time out of the parks to eat? According to the menu, the Short Rib Grilled … Read more

Disneyland Resort’s Best Kept Secret: The Chef’s Counter at Napa Rose

July 14, 2018April 6, 2018

If you’re a foodie like me, you’re always looking for the next hidden gem, a refreshing take on basic ingredients, or a unique dining experience. Wrap all of that up with world-class Disney service and you’ll find yourself in an exclusive seat at the Napa Rose Chef’s Counter. Never heard of it? Well, that may … Read more

Napa Rose's New Cocktails

June 11, 2018April 10, 2012

From Pam Brandon on Disney Parks Blog: “We asked our bartenders to come up with 20 cocktails to feature at Napa Rose,” says Philippe Tosques, general manager of the restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Philippe and restaurant manager Eric Quezada challenged bartenders Matt Ellingson, Ryland Brown and Joe Monje to come up with incredible … Read more

Hotel Guests Get Speical World of Color Privilege

February 5, 2024July 3, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: We have some exciting news to share this holiday weekend. Starting tomorrow morning, Sunday, July 4, the Disney California Adventure park gate at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will open at 9:00 a.m. exclusively for Disneyland Resort Hotel guests so they can get in line for Disney’s FASTPASS tickets … Read more