The Disneyland Hotel Archives

PHOTOS: Meet Santa & New Holiday Decor at the Disneyland Hotel

December 11, 2021

Looks like Santa is taking a break from making toys for the holidays because you can now meet him in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel. Santa meets “frequently” between 11:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. He has an interesting set-up as it looks like he’s sitting in a mid-century modern living room. We also ventured around the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Take a Look Inside the New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

At the Destination D23 event held at Walt Disney World today, Imagineer Bhavna Mistry took the stage alongside Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro to reveal a look inside the upcoming Disney Vacation Club tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. This artist’s concept has been revealed already, but a slightly updated version was shown today. Gone … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/23/21): No Fireworks Due to Early Closures, 50th Anniversary Medallion Installed, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Resume, Disneyland Cast Member Lawsuit, and More

July 23, 2021

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 Friday, July 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/2/21): Tropical Storm Elsa Upgraded to Hurricane, Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released, Trader Sam’s Gift Shop Unveiled at the Jungle Cruise, and More

July 2, 2021

PHOTOS: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Reopens at the Disneyland Hotel

July 2, 2021

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The Disneyland Hotel reopened to guests today, and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar along with it. `We’re so excited to be back at our favorite Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Bar and wanted you to come along on a photo tour with us! Let’s get started. While we waited for indoor seating to open, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill Reopens at The Disneyland Hotel

July 2, 2021

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill has reopened with the rest of The Disneyland Hotel this weekend. Guests can use the Disneyland App to mobile order before entering the restaurant. There’s a breakfast menu, lunch and dinner menu, and a bar menu. There’s no physical distancing. Cast Members are still wearing masks. Some self-service stations … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Disneyland Hotel Reopens to Guests

July 2, 2021

After a year-long closure, The Disneyland Hotel has finally reopened. Join us on a tour around the hotel. The porte-cochère and lobby were decorated with balloons for the reopening. Fantasia Shop was open. Small World Gifts & Sundries was also open. Though there is no physical distancing, Cast Members do have a plexiglass divider in … Read more

Steakhouse 55 Permanently Closed at The Disneyland Hotel

July 1, 2021

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The Disneyland Hotel will reopen on July 2, 2021, as will most of its dining locations. Disney has confirmed however that Steakhouse 55 is permanently closed. Disney is exploring other dining options for the location but nothing has been announced. Steakhouse 55 opened on November 27, 2006, replacing Granville’s Steak House. Guests will be able … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/19/21): Disney World Cast Members to Receive Complimentary One-Night Resort Hotel Stay, Beatrix Restaurant Canceled, Scan-In Gates Being Installed at Disneyland Hotel, and More

April 19, 2021

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 Monday, April 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Scan-In Gates for Disneyland Hotel Being Installed to Keep Out Non-Resort Guests

April 19, 2021

According to Cast Members at the Disneyland Hotel, the hotel grounds will be open to all guests during the day before being restricted to hotel guests only at night. New gates with scan-in entry are being constructed around the hotel property. We previously saw temporary fencing be erected around Disneyland Hotel, and we now know … Read more

Disneyland Resort Hotels Now Accepting Reservations Beginning September 16

August 18, 2020

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While there has been no official word about Disneyland Resort’s full reopening, guests were recently sent cancellation emails for arrivals through September 5. Now, guests are able to make hotel reservations at select Disneyland Resort hotels beginning September 16. For now, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are both available, … Read more

RECIPE: Take A Shot of Tropical Disney Escapism with Our “Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Rum” Cocktail Recipe from Trader Sam’s

May 10, 2020

Longing for a taste of South Seas tropics with a shot of escapism? Our Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum Copycat Recipe from Trader Sam’s will help you create your own tropical hideaway, you lucky people, you! Walt’s Wanderlust The Walt Disney Company has a long withstanding love affair with the South Pacific. Even Walt … Read more

Matt Valdez’s 12/8/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018December 9, 2011

DLNT Photographer Matt Valdez was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us. Photos include a look and the now complete Disneyland Hotel, The Carthay Circle Theater, and much more… The Disneyland Hotel’s refurbishment recently wrapped up and Matt was nice enough to talk a stroll through the grounds … Read more

Soundsational Summer Is Days Away!!!

February 5, 2024May 24, 2011

Neat post from the Disney Parks Blog giving us some more video of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Soundsational, and updates on the Disneyland Hotel renovation. We’re just days away from the official kick-off of “Disney Soundsational Summer!” here at the Disneyland Resort – it all begins June 3. Wow! What a summer it … Read more

Jason Diffendal’s 3/20/11 Disneyland Hotel Photo Report

February 5, 2024April 2, 2011

Jason Diffendal was at The Disneyland Resort for the past week and stayed at the Disneyland Hotel. Not a lot of pictures of the new rooms have surfaced so Jason was nice enough to take us on a photo tour through his room.