A warm welcome from all of us at planDisney to you, Deborah. We're so glad you came back to visit us with this question and I'm delighted to help out.
I'm just tickled to hear that you will be staying in the magic at a
Disneyland Resort hotel for your visit. And at the iconic Disneyland Hotel itself no less. It sounds like you're planning to have your best Disney day with the magic of
Lightning Lane Multi Pass in your pocket. You won't be able to make any Lightning Lane selections until your theme park ticket has been scanned and you've entered the theme park. If you are visiting soon, you can join the Haunted Mansion Holiday
virtual queue before you enter the park at 7:00 a.m. as long as your theme park reservation is for Disneyland Park. When using Lightning Lane Multi Pass, I like to set alarms on my phone to remind me to make my next selection and ensure I'm getting the most from this service.
Although it's tough to pick a favorite, I think the Disneyland Hotel might be mine. Be sure to take advantage of the
Early Entry benefit that allows you to enter and enjoy the park 30 minutes before it opens to the general public. Just make sure that your theme park reservations align with the designated park offering this benefit for each day of your visit. You'll also be able to get a jump on making your first Lightning Lane selection for the day. Woohoo!
Deborah, I hope this helps as you are mapping out the magic for your upcoming visit. Please come back to visit us with any other questions you might have. Here's wishing you a magical time at the Happiest Place on Earth!
Michelle