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 and new Storyteller’s Cafe experience with a new chocolate sculpture added to the lobby. Donald’s Tales of Adventure Sculpture at Grand Californian According to the display sign, this “adventurous showpiece featuring Donald & friends took 400 hours to complete” and was created by the Disney … 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
Disneyland Resort has shared several new dishes and drinks that are coming to both Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel. These new items will launch on May 16, the start date for the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary celebration. New Menus at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Grand Californian Great Hall Cart … 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
The old gate leading between Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney California Adventure has been demolished. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Construction The hotel’s park entrance closed on March 10 and will remain closed through mid-May. Disney later announced the Grand Californian would get updated, enhanced entry gates — likely the same as those … 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
This year’s gingerbread house display is under construction at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Grand Californian Gingerbread House Construction The basic structure of the “house” is in place atop a platform in the Grand Californian’s lobby. As in previous years, the display is inspired by the exterior and lobby of the hotel. Details are … Read more
Disneyland revealed Mickey & Friends’ costumes for “Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party” at Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Concept art of the costumes was previously shared with other Disneyland Resort hotel holiday announcements. Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party Costumes Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are in new cozy costumes for the party. … Read more
Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is offering the new Mickey’s Autumn Adventures buffet with seasonal menu items and characters in fall outfits. We reviewed the new breakfast/brunch buffet. Mickey’s Autumn Adventures The experience began on September 3 and will be available through November 18. Reservations are recommended. Guests receive a button featuring Mickey … Read more
The pastry chefs of Disneyland Resort have crafted a life-size display of the Old Hag from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” out of sweet ingredients. Old Hag at Grand Californian Hotel Guests can see the impressive confection in the hotel’s lobby. It’s on a platform behind ropes. The Old Hag (the Evil Queen in … Read more
If you’re staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa this fall, visit GCH Craftsman Grill for some unique Halloween Mickey donuts. The returning Mickey-shaped Pumpkin and Mummy Donuts are available through October 31. Mickey Mummy Donut – $8 Donut bar glazed with white and dark chocolate This is a solid cake donut with a … Read more
The Great Hall Cart at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has returned to serve up some limited-time Halloween treats. The cart is open through October 31, 2024. The Apple Crumble Loaf Cake ($15) and Halloween Cookie Box ($25) were not available on our visit. Gingerbread Pumpkin Cookie – $10 We received this cookie during … Read more
Fans of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have reason to celebrate, as new merchandise dedicated to the Disneyland resort has been released. Chip ‘n’ Dale Grand Californian Pin – $14.99 We found all of these new items at Acorn Gifts & Goods, the shop inside of the Grand Californian. And, speaking of acorns, first … Read more