Hello and welcome to planDisney, Susanne. We are so glad you're here to share this question with us. Oh boy! A visit to the Disneyland Resort is in the works and I'm delighted to help.
I love staying in the Disney bubble and at a
Disneyland Resort hotel whenever possible. The Disneyland Hotel is probably my favorite and the Discovery Tower (where the
Villas at Disneyland Hotel are located) is becoming a quick favorite too. The
Deluxe Studios offer theming from
Sleeping Beauty or
Princess and the Frog. You can absolutely
call to make a request for a specific theme. Keep in mind that there are no guarantees that you will get your requested theme, however, Cast Members always do their best to make these accommodations for you.
There are so many
benefits to staying on resort property. My favorite is
Early Entry where you can enjoy the designated theme park 30 minutes before it opens to the general public. Just make sure you align your theme park reservations with the designated park offering this benefit for each day of your visit. When staying at the Disneyland Hotel, I also love hopping on the
Disneyland Monorail as my first ride to take me into the park.
You are going to love the Villas. The art, design and details that fill the Discovery Tower are nothing short of magical. Take a moment to enjoy the gorgeous mural when you walk in - you may even find a hidden Mickey or two. At night, you can catch Tinker Bell and a trail of pixie dust down the right side of the tower (probably my favorite detail).
Susanne, I hope the information I shared has been helpful. It won't be long until you will be walking down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Sleeping Beauty Castle. Let the magical countdown begin!
Michelle