Hiya, Ryan! Welcome to planDisney! Not only is visiting Disneyland Resort a magical event but staying on property at one of the three hotels makes that magic sparkle even brighter! I think you and your family will have the most wonderful time being super close to both theme parks, as well as the Downtown Disney District.
Ryan, since you will be traveling with a party of six, I suggest looking at one of the suite rooms at
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The One-Bedroom Suite sleeps up to six adults and includes two Queen beds and one Queen-size sleeper sofa, or one King bed and 1 Queen-size sleeper sofa. You can also check out the suites at
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, the One-Bedroom Suite here features two Queen beds and one Queen-size sleeper sofa. Both options are fantastic choices, with Grand Californian, you are the closest to the theme parks (this hotel features its own entrance into Disney's Grand California Adventure Park), and while Paradise Pier is the farthest, it is the most cost-effective. I enjoyed my stay at Paradise Pier a few years ago, and I think you will too!
Have the most magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth, Ryan!
Frances