Hey there, Becky! Welcome to planDisney. Disneyland Resort during the holidays is full of magic and getting to stay at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels just adds to it!
The monorail is a great option to head into Disneyland Park from Paradise Pier Hotel. I will let you know that they do ask you to fold the strollers up prior to boarding the
Monorail. This could be a hassle depending on your party and stroller type. The benefit though is that you will get to avoid the possible crowds at the Disneyland Park entrance gates and be dropped off in Tomorrowland at Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, which just reopened very recently. This puts you right on a short path to Fantasyland, which is a favorite area for lots of attractions perfect for all ages. This could also be a good option to exit Disneyland Park when you have tired legs at the end of the night.
I wanted to make sure you knew that for your Disney California Adventure Park days, Paradise Pier Hotel just opened a private entrance for hotel Guests. This entrance gives you a short walk towards the back of the park where you will enter near Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs. This means during your holiday visit you will enter right into all of the fun and celebration of Disney Viva Navidad! and
Disney Festival of the Holidays.
Becky, thanks for stopping by! Please come back and see us again with all your planning questions.
Carrie