Welcome back to planDisney, Diana! What an honor to have you here, and thank you for continuing to trust us with your Disney vacation planning questions.
I am excited to hear about your dining reservation at
Storyteller's Cafe because it is my favorite
character dining experience at the Disneyland Resort! I have such fond memories of my daughter playing "peek-a-boo" with Chip & Dale there when she was just a toddler, and I'll never forget those moments!
I am happy to share with you that Guests may exit Disney California Adventure Park near Grizzly Peak and enter
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa directly. There is no need to be a hotel Guest to use this exit point from the theme park and you do not need to walk all the way to the front gates to find an exit. This would definitely be the most convenient way to get to Storyteller's Cafe which is just a few steps away as you enter Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa from this point. One caveat to keep in mind is that the entrance back into Disney California Adventure Park from the hotel property is traditionally
reserved for hotel Guests, only. You might want to determine a plan for how you will get to your next destination following your meal at Storyteller's Cafe. One tip is to use the
official Disneyland mobile app which has a wonderful map feature that you can use to toggle between attraction, dining, merchandise, PhotoPass, and other locations of interest!
I hope this is some helpful guidance for now, Diana! I'm not sure if your Storyteller's Cafe dining reservation is for breakfast and brunch (which are character meals) or for dinner time, but you can certainly use the
mobile check-in for this table service location, directly from your Disneyland mobile app! It is a nice way to initiate this process as you approach the restaurant and maximize your time.
If we can help with any other questions along the way, please come back and see us again here at
planDisney! We always appreciate the chance to share our love of Disney vacations with fellow Guests and help you plan the most magical visit possible!
Wishing you Wondrous Journeys,
Tishra