Greetings, Bob, and welcome to planDisney! There's nothing better than spending time with the people you love most, especially at the Happiest Place on Earth.
It sounds like you're interested in booking a
Disneyland Resort Hotel Vacation Package. It includes accommodations at one of the three Resort hotels, theme park tickets, and a few other perks. If you prefer to speak with a Cast Member while booking your trip, you can
call the Vacation Packages phone line. Since you're traveling with a large party, calling may be the easiest way to book, since a Cast Member can walk you through all the options.
You can also
book online. Using the search tool on the website, enter the number of adults and kids, along with your dates, to view available options. A 2-Bedroom Suite can accommodate up to 12 adults and may work for you, if it is available. The standard rooms typically sleep up to five adults. You can book two rooms, but will need to make a separate reservation for each when booking online. Just adjust the search tool to include no more than five people to view those room options.
After selecting your hotel accommodations, you'll select how many days for which you'd like to have theme park tickets – in your case, you'd choose the 3-Day Ticket. There are options to upgrade to a
Park Hopper Ticket and to add the
Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
During your trip, Bob, set some time aside to explore the
Grand Californian Hotel. The lobby is majestic – I love sitting by the fireplace and listening to live piano performances in the afternoon and evening. The pools are inviting, and you can even dine poolside. My kids especially love the waterslide at the Redwood Pool and the whirlpool spa. There are some fantastic dining locations at the hotel, too. Ask the front desk for a schedule of
activities exclusively for hotel Guests, such as movie nights, drawing sessions, and hotel tours. Fitness classes can also be booked for an additional cost.
Bob, you are one step closer to the Disney vacation you've been dreaming of! I hope you all have a fantastic time. Please reach out if you have any other questions – we'd be happy to help!
Your pal,
Kriss