Hello there, Joseph!
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for coming to us with your question. I can't think of a better way to enjoy a vacation with your grandkids than with a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth! I hope that they're brimming with anticipation!
Disney offers
Vacation Packages that include your hotel stay and theme park tickets. It's super convenient to have both items completed in one transaction. When possible, I like to stay on property at an official
Disneyland Resort Hotel. All three are located within walking distance to the Parks and will allow your party to enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 30 minutes before the general public! There are also several
Good Neighbor Hotels located nearby which offer similar inclusive packages but not early entry.
If you'd like to sprinkle a little extra Magic into your grandkids' vacation, check out the
Enchanting Extras that are being offered. Located in Fantasyland, the
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique offers makeovers for elegant young princesses and shining knights. For the Jedi in your group, consider booking at
Savi's Workshop, where they can custom build their own souvenir lightsaber! These Extras may be reserved 60 days in advance.
A valid theme park ticket and reservation are required for entry, so be sure to
book your reservations when they become available 120 days in advance. You'll be visiting over Memorial Day weekend, so you might experience higher crowd levels. I would highly recommend purchasing the
Genie+ service when you purchase your package as this will save you a lot of time from waiting in standby queues. And check the
Offers and Discounts page every so often to see if you qualify for any upcoming savings.
Dining reservations may be made 60 days in advance of your trip. My favorite character meal has to be breakfast at
Goofy's Kitchen! The food selection is fantastic and I love seeing the characters stroll by as I eat. For a great way to view the nighttime spectaculars, Disney offers a
Fantasmic! Dining Package and a
World of Color Dining Package, where your party will enjoy a meal and a reserved viewing spot for the show!
Joseph, I hope the information is helpful for you in planning your trip! If you have any further questions, feel free to
write back to me or any one of my planDisney colleagues! We're here to help in whatever capacity we can!
Have a Magical Day!
-Al