Hi Melissa! Welcome to planDisney! Thanks so much for stopping by to send us your planning question!
You're only days away from enjoying the magic at The Happiest Place on Earth! What a great way to start the new year! I'm excited for you that you have reservations at the newest restaurant at the Disneyland Resort. I have heard that
Great Maple Modern American Eatery at
Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is fantastic! The best way for you to arrive at the restaurant would be to use the theme park exit across from
Grizzly River Run and walk through
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa toward the hotel's main entrance. You will then cross the street to arrive at the restaurant. When you're ready to head back to
Disney California Adventure Park, in my experience, you should be able to return the way you came. If you happen to be staying at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, soon to be called
Pixar Place Hotel, there is a dedicated entrance into Disney California Adventure Park which is reserved for registered hotel guests. This entrance is located just before you reach the gatehouse at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
If your plans allow for it, I highly recommend seeing
World of Color - Season of Light! It's such a beautiful nighttime spectacular, and I really enjoyed it on my vacation last month! Be sure to also check out the other entertainment offerings too. You can view the
Daily Events Schedule before you arrive.
I'm wishing you a magical visit and a very Happy New Year! Please stop by
planDisney again when you're ready to plan your next visit. We can't wait for you to be our guest, and we would love to help!
See ya real soon!
Smiles,
Lisa