Hi Kathryn,
I am so excited to hEAR you have an upcoming stay at
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which just happens to be one of my "Home" Resorts with
Disney Vacation Club! I hope you love the Craftsman style features of this Resort, which pay homage to the grand Western National Park Lodges, as much as I do.
Kathryn, it sounds like your family has already mastered the art of vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort with the recent additional of MagicBand technology and My Disney Experience accounts. Well, during your upcoming stay at the Disneyland Resort you can look forward to taking it back "old school" as Disneyland still operates on the traditional
FASTPASS Service system where you pick up your FASTPASS each day while in the Parks at the FASTPASS distribution center for each individual attraction or experience. You can also make
online advance dining reservations at select Disneyland restaurants up to 60 days in advance or by calling (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463. Therefore, if some Guests on your reservation won't be attending all dining reservations, you are free to tailor the dining reservations accordingly.
Don't forget to take advantage of
Early Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests, as well as the special entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park from the Grand Californian Hotel.
Should you have any other questions about your stay, please send them our way. Wishing you a Magical Disneyland Vacation!
Trish