Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Getting Updated Park Entrance Gates, Storytellers & Napa Rose Closing for Refurbishments

The grand lobby of the Grand Californian Hotel boasts high ceilings, wooden beams, and ornate lighting. Various seating areas invite guests to relax and soak in the luxurious ambiance.

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

Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Being Remodeled, Expanding Patio

At the elegant Napa Rose Restaurant, nestled in Disney’s Grand Californian, patrons enjoy the wooden decor and chandeliers. Waitstaff attends to guests amid a backdrop of wine bottles.

The award-winning Napa Rose is taking its dining experience to the next level with an exquisite new look that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability. Napa Rose Restaurant Remodel The restaurant will have a rustic elegance and will be a tapestry of California’s storied history of wine and wine making, … Read more

Disney Princess Breakfast at Napa Rose, Goofy’s Kitchen (Without Characters), and More Restaurants Reopening at Disneyland, Trader Sam’s Will Require Reservations

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More restaurants and dining experiences are reopening soon at Disneyland Resort. Characters are returning (at a distance) to Napa Rose and Plaza Inn, while no characters will be present at Goofy’s Kitchen. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will start taking reservations for both lunch and dinner beginning Aug. 11, with the first reservation date Aug. … 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

Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Coming to Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian on March 30

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 as they enjoy personal interactions, photo opportunities, a fun takeaway bag, … Read more

Napa Rose’s New Cocktails

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