Hi Yael! Welcome to planDisney! Thanks so much for stopping by to send us your question!
Hooray! You're planning a vacation at The Happiest Place on Earth and staying at my favorite Disneyland Resort Hotel,
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! I definitely have some suggestions for what you could do before your room is ready. This hotel is just steps away from
Downtown Disney, providing many options for dining and shopping. You could make an
Advanced Dining Reservation up to 60 days before the date you wish to dine at one of the dining locations in Downtown Disney or even at one of the
Disneyland Resort Hotels. Another option for passing the time before your room is ready would be to pack a pool bag and enjoy time at one of the
pools at the hotel. I would base your decision on what to do while you wait on what time you will arrive at the hotel. You can take advantage of online check-in before you arrive using the
Disneyland Mobile App. While I can't promise it, sometimes rooms are available earlier than the noted check-in time, and using the app helps you take care of check-in before you arrive. Be sure you have a mobile number saved in the app so you can be notified once your room is ready.
The Disneyland Resort is
celebrating seven decades of happiness and magic! There are so many new, pixie-dusted offerings, and the
Guide to the 70th Anniversary can help you plan what you want to see and do. If you have more questions, please send them to us at planDisney. We can't wait for you to be our guest, and we would love to help!
Wishing you magic,
Lisa