Hi there Jenny,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thank you for bringing us your question. It's a Jolly Holiday to be planning your vacation to The Happiest Place on Earth!
I’m glad you are getting prepared for your vacation in August to the Disneyland Resort. You’re going to love staying at the Disneyland Hotel, the decor is timeless and full of fantasy with fiber-optic headboards with the silhouette of Sleeping Beauty Castle on them! Plus, this hotel is the closest one to the Downtown Disney Monorail Station for quick access into Disneyland Park. If you want to enjoy a rest in your room or enjoy some pool time, just hop on the Monorail in Tomorrowland for easy access back to your hotel.
You have a couple Premium Character Dining choices to choose from. They are considered Premium because they offer Character Dining for longer periods each day, and you have more meal choices.
Goofy's Kitchen - Disneyland Hotel (buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner).
Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration - Ariel's Grotto, Disney's California Adventure Park (breakfast or lunch)
Be sure to check your calendar because you can make dining reservations up to 60 days prior to your visit. To book your Premium Character Dining reservation, just call (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463 or visit the Disneyland website, under Things to Do, and Make Reservations.
I hope this helps you. Please feel free to visit us again with any other planning questions you may have!
Wishing you pixie-dusted visit at the Disneyland Resort!
~ Lynette