Storyteller's Cafe Archives

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

March 13, 2025March 12, 2025 Shannen Ace

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

‘Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party’ Character Costumes Revealed for Storytellers Cafe

November 19, 2024 Shannen Ace

Two characters wearing festive attire: one in green plaid pants and a red vest, the other in a plaid dress with a red vest, standing on a carpeted floor in front of holiday decor.

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

Disneyland Announces 2024 Holiday Experiences at Goofy’s Kitchen, Storytellers Cafe, & Hearthstone Lounge

October 24, 2024 Shannen Ace

A cartoon character dressed as a chef stands in a colorful kitchen setting, surrounded by various kitchen utensils and decorations.

Disneyland Resort has announced holiday dining experiences that will be available at resort hotels this winter. Holiday Dining Experiences Holiday Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hearthstone Lounge On select days from December 3 through December 24, guests will be able to join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a new tea party at Hearthstone … Read more

Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast Buffet at Storytellers Cafe Features Fun Characters & Tasty Food

September 13, 2024 Phil Wood

A collage of a buffet featuring assorted pastries, desserts, and main dishes, with a person in a cartoon mouse costume posing in the center, reminiscent of the whimsical atmosphere at Storytellers Cafe.

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

FIRST LOOK at New Autumn Mickey and Friends Character Costumes at Disneyland Resort

September 3, 2024 Shannen Ace

Minnie and Mickey Mouse in autumn-themed outfits stand beside a fireplace decorated with pumpkins. Polaroid-like frames show details of their outfits and accessories.

Disneyland Resort has revealed Mickey and Friends’ new outfits for “Mickey’s Autumn Adventures” at Storytellers Cafe this fall. Storytellers Cafe ‘Mickey’s Autumn Adventures’ Outfits for Mickey and Friends Mickey is wearing a yellow beanie, blue flannel over a nature-patterned button-up, red “The Grand Apple Orchard” tee, orange pants, and brown shoes. Minnie is looking extra … Read more

Reservations Now Open For Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Character Dining

August 1, 2024 Miranda Stone

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, and Pluto in autumn-themed attire pose inside a warmly decorated room with harvest elements, lanterns, and pumpkins.

Reservations are now open for Mickey’s Autumn Adventures at Storytellers Cafe. This character dining experience is available from September 3 to November 18, 2024. Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Character Dining This fall, guests can join Mickey Mouse and some of his closest pals as they wear their finest autumnal attire for breakfast and brunch at Storytellers … Read more

Full Guide to 2022 Mother’s Day Treats and Brunch Options at Disneyland Resort

April 20, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disneyland Resort has released their guide to all the Mother’s Day treats and brunch options that will be available this year. Disneyland Park Plaza Inn Mother’s Day Brunch: Drop “inn” to enjoy a meal with family right in the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. with classic American fare joined by Minnie Mouse and her friends. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/25/21): All DINOSAUR Merchandise Removed, Adventureland Shields Removed, Another Pile Up on the Disney Skyliner, and More

July 25, 2021 Justin Giglio

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, July 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Storytellers Cafe Reopens with a Delicious Non-Buffet Meal at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

As the phased reopening of Disneyland Resort continues, we’re seeing the return of more dining locations. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Storytellers Cafe has reopened as a sit-down restaurant instead of a buffet. Arrival Diners get three hours of free valet parking at the Grand Californian and they will check the name on … Read more

PHOTOS: Hearthstone Lounge Reopens, Napa Rose and Storytellers Cafe Remain Closed at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

April 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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

REVIEW: New World of Color Dining Package at Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

January 14, 2020 Katy Dunn

Over at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Storytellers Cafe is offering a World of Color Dining Package, which includes an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet and a nonalcoholic beverage. This also includes a voucher that reserves your spot in the World of Color preferred viewing area at Paradise Gardens Park in Disney California Adventure Park. We reviewed … Read more

New “World of Color” Dining Package Coming to Storyteller’s Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Starting December 15th

December 18, 2019December 12, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

The world is a carousel of color! At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Disneyland Resort, there’s a new “World of Color” dining package coming to Storyteller’s Café. In addition to an All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dinner buffet and non-alcoholic beverage, guests who book this package will receive a voucher that grants access to a preferred viewing … Read more

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

October 8, 2018 Kayln Epperson

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

Reservations Open for New Character Dining Experiences, Coming July To Disneyland Resort

July 15, 2018May 12, 2018 Natalie Kipper

You can now place reservations for "Mickey's Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast," which begins July 10 at Storytellers Cafe at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel

The character dining experiences at Storytellers Cafe of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are scheduled to updated July 10, 2018. Say “hello” to Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast and Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast! The Chip ‘n Dale Critter Breakfast, with characters like Koda and Kenai, will have … Read more

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

July 14, 2018April 17, 2018 Natalie Kipper

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

Exciting New Character Dining and Menu Options at Disneyland Resort

July 14, 2018April 11, 2018 Whitney

One of Disney’s biggest draws for tourists is the offering of character dining within the parks. Walt Disney World has more than enough, and now Disneyland is adding two more opportunities to dine with your favorite characters. This summer, Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier … Read more