Welcome to planDisney, Jan! Thanks so much for asking this question. It's so exciting to see that your vacation to The Happiest Place on Earth starts in just one week!!
I'm not jealous at all that you get to stay at my favorite hotel in California! If you have never stayed at
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you're in for such a treat!! From the moment that you step through the stained glass doors into the grand lobby, you are going to fall in love! While parking for hotel guests is an extra charge, I think you will find that this luxurious hotel and its perfect location is absolutely worth it! The cost for self-parking is $35 per night, per vehicle. If you prefer to utilize the valet service, it is $50 per night, per vehicle. If you have an oversized vehicle, the parking is $40 per night, per vehicle.
One of my favorite perks of staying at this beautiful hotel is the proximity to the theme parks.
Disney California Adventure Park is just steps away from your hotel room and it's only a short walk to
Disneyland Park. I also love the quick and convenient entrance into the
Downtown Disney District. It makes it easy to grab late-night ice cream from
Salt & Straw!
I highly recommend a meal at
GCH Craftsman Bar, located poolside at the hotel. It has some of the best food I have ever eaten on property! My top picks from the menu are the Double-Baked Nachos, Garlic-Soy-glazed Chicken Wings, and the Poke Bowl. If you aren't able to make an
advanced dining reservation, you can stop by the restaurant and use your phone to scan a QR code located near the entrance. You could also check
walk-up list availability by using the
Disneyland Mobile app.
Wishing you a vacation that's practically perfect in every way! Please visit planDisney again if we can help answer any additional questions.
Smiles,
Lisa