Hello, Karla! Thanks for returning to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
The Disneyland Hotel is my absolute favorite hotel at the Disneyland Resort, but I understand that it is not always the most budget-friendly option. The are many Good Neighbor Hotels near the parks that could be the perfect fit for your family, but there are a few perks to staying on-site.
First and foremost, you have access to
Extra Magic Hour every day of your trip when you stay at one of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels. This allows you to enter Disneyland Park one hour before opening on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and Disney California Adventure Park one hour early on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The extra hour at Disney California Adventure Park is exclusive to Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests.
Next, when you stay on-site, you are always only a few steps away from the fun. The parks are just a short walk away from each hotel and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa even has a private entrance to Disney California Adventure Park. Additionally, the magic stays with you when you stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. Each hotel is impeccably themed with charming touches that only Disney can provide.
Finally, as a registered hotel Guest, you have
preferred access to reservations at restaurants and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. If you have any trouble securing reservations on your own, you can call (714) 781-3463 up to 60 days in advance to access some of the reservations put aside specifically for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests.
No matter where you decide to stay, I know you will have a truly wonderful time at the Happiest Place on Earth!
-Linda