dlr dining 03; little boy; laying down on resort bed; side ways; pajamas
  • On Jul 11, 2025
    Megan from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    For early entry do you use main gates or can you use Pixar pier dedicated entrance. Also how far is the walk to main gates from Pixar pier vs Disneyland hotel

    Hiya, Megan!

    Oh boy! I love the Pixar Place Hotel. If my family and I weren't Disney Vacation Club members with our home resort at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, I think we'd stay at Pixar Place Hotel more than anywhere at the Disneyland Resort.

    When we stay at the Pixar Place Hotel, we generally prefer to use the main entrance of Disney California Adventure Park when we take advantage of the early entry benefit for Guests of the Disneyland Resort Hotels. That is because we usually prefer to experience attractions on that end of the theme park first thing in the morning. Some of our favorites are Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and Soarin' Around the World. We find it much more convenient to enjoy a couple of attractions first thing in the morning and then eat a delicious meal at one of our favorite restaurants for breakfast: Smokejumpers Grill right after it opens during regular park hours. In other words, I recommend choosing the entrance that makes the most sense for your personal early-morning goals. For example, the area near the exclusive entrance for Guests of the Disneyland Resort Hotels that is close to Pixar Place Hotel is great for experiencing the Incredicoaster, The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure, and a Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito at the San Fransokyo Square Cappuccino Cart.

    From Pixar Place Hotel to the security station at the exclusive entrance into Paradise Gardens Park is just a little less than ¼ mile. Coincidentally, that is almost the same distance from Pixar Place Hotel to the security station at the entrance to the Downtown Disney District. From that point to the main entrance of Disney California Adventure Park is about another ¼ mile. In other words, one direction is about a 5-minute walk and the other direction is about a 10-minute walk. You can't go wrong, since you'll be in The Happiest Place on Earth either way you choose. Be sure to ask the Cast Members of the Pixar Place Hotel what time the nearby park entrance closes each day. But even if the entrance closes, you should still be able to exit that way toward the hotel.

    Thanks for popping by planDisney, Megan. We're excited for you to experience the wonderful Pixar Place Hotel and the Disneyland Resort. Do you have any more questions? If so, your friends here at planDisney are ready to help as much as we can.

    Have a magical time, Megan,
    ~Tony

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Meet the Panelist: Tony, Utah

Coming to you from the Beehive State, I’m a Disney-loving dad and husband, buzzing with excitement to share advice and tips for making your Disneyland Resort vacation as magical as possible! I’m excited to help you discover the storytelling magic of the “Happiest Place on Earth!” Learn More About Tony

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