Hi Judith!
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I can't wait for your spooktacular trip to the Disneyland Resort this fall. I also love that you will be staying at my favorite Disneyland Resort Hotel,
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. One of the great benefits of being a hotel Guest on Disneyland Resort property is being able to use the hotel amenities such as the pool or workout facilities through the entire day of check-in and check-out. This means you can swim all morning and afternoon before you have your frightfully fun evening at
Mickey's Halloween Party. I'm happy to inform you that there is a shower and changing facility located right at the pool at this hotel. You can also safely store your luggage with Bell Services while you enjoy your morning at the hotel.
When you arrive in the morning, make sure you go to the front desk to check in. Even if your room is not ready yet, you will receive your room key which gives you access the pool area. Keep your phone handy, because you will receive a text alert when your room is ready. We have been lucky many times to see our room was ready before 4 PM, so it's possible yours could be as well though not guaranteed.
While you are enjoying your morning and afternoon I'd love to recommend grabbing some breakfast or lunch at
White Water Snacks located footsteps away from the pool. This Quick Service location serves some inventive cuisine and delicious pizzas. Also don't forget to check out their Hot Dog of the Month!
Please don't hesitate to stop by with any other questions. Have a magical day!
-Jennifer