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  • On Jan 22, 2025
    Elisabeth from CT Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My children are staying at Grand Californian with my mom. Since we were told the room only sleeps five, I will have to sleep at another hotel. However, will I be able to visit and hang out with my kids and mom until bedtime?

    Hi Elisabeth,

    Welcome to planDisney! I’m happy to hear that your family will be staying at the Grand Californian. While you and your family won’t be staying in the same hotel, you can absolutely hang out in the room with your kids and mom until bedtime. In the hotel rooms, there are channels that read bedtime stories to you, and you can even watch a previous recording of a fireworks show if you need to head in early. I spoke with a Cast Member at the Grand Californian, and they recommended that your mom request an extra room key so you can have access to the room. That way, you won’t disturb anyone if you come back to the room for early morning park prep.

    Be sure to take advantage of some of the perks of staying so close to the parks. The Grand Californian has its own entrance into California Adventure, which is really convenient for getting your mouseketeers to bed after a long day at the park. There’s also an entrance into the heart of Downtown Disney if you’d like to explore the area with the family. Late-night ice cream at Salt & Straw before you head back to your hotel? Why not!

    I hope this information was helpful, Elisabeth. Your vacation overlaps with the Food and Wine Festival (Feb. 28–April 21) at Disney California Adventure. Be sure to try all the tasty food and delicious beverages! I hope the BBQ Beef Brisket Slider is back from last year. If you have any other questions or need help planning, feel free to write back to me or my fellow panelists. We’d be happy to share our thoughts.

    Sweet Dreams!

    –Melinda
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Meet the Panelist: Melinda, California

Hello from sunny SoCal! I’m Melinda Grant, an educator and a lifelong Disney enthusiast. As a Southern California native, I grew up going to the parks with my family. My park days look a little different now that I am transitioning from being a “Childless Millennial” to a “Disney Mom.” You can find me with my toddler eating popcorn and singing loudly! I am looking forward to helping you plan a magical trip to my favorite place, Disneyland!   Learn More About Melinda

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