Hey there Tiffany, and welcome back to planDisney! Thanks so much for your question - I'm thrilled to hear you have an upcoming trip to the Happiest Place on Earth!
I'm happy to share that you can go through
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa to access the
Downtown Disney District or even
Disney California Adventure Park! In fact, there are two special entrances to Disney California Adventure Park that I love utilizing, especially on busy days. The first is accessed in the hotel itself - just follow the signs to Disney California Adventure Park from the lobby.
The second is a bit newer and has never been busy when I've used it! When you cross the street from Paradise Pier Hotel over to Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can use your hotel key to buzz in straight ahead to access the lobby, but if you turn to the right, there is another gate door that says it is for Paradise Pier Hotel guests. Go through it!
It will lead you around the side of the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and to a park entrance straight into Pixar Pier between
Seaside Souvenirs and
Corn Dog Castle. This is your quickest way to get from the Paradise Pier Hotel to one of my favorite rides - the
Incredicoaster.
I hope you have such a fun time visiting the Disneyland Resort during
Halloween time! If you think of any follow-up questions, we're just a click away here at planDisney. Thanks again, Tiffany!
Have a Magical Day,
Greg