Hi John! Happiest of holidays! You are going to love being in the parks this week with all the festive fun and seasonal hustle and bustle. The magic is alive at the Happiest Place on Earth all year long, but this week, in particular, is touched with extra pixie dust covered in tinsel!
You have found my favorite spot in the parks for a meal break. I just love
Storytellers Cafe and the sweeping ceilings combined with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Cozy and grand! It sounds like you have
Park Hopper Tickets with a reservation for Disneyland Park. While you won't be able to enter Disney California Adventure Park before 1:00 p.m. to take advantage of the in-park entrance to
Disney's Grand California Hotel & Spa, do not worry! We will make sure you make your reservation on time. There is an entrance to the hotel right in
Downtown Disney District, so you won't need to make your way to the front entrance. As you walk through Downtown Disney District, you will see a pathway between Sephora and The Disney Dress Shop which will take you right to the heart of the hotel where you can follow the signs for Storytellers Cafe or ask a friendly Cast Member to direct you. I would give yourself a solid 15 minutes to make your way there from the Main Entrance Gate. Once you arrive, just relax and say hi to Mickey for me!
While you're strolling through Downtown Disney District, I highly recommend checking out the
Holiday Guide for all the holiday happenings. You'll find all the seasonal offerings from special treats and drinks to a schedule of live entertainment! There's even a daily Disney Festival of Holidays Craft offered for Mouseketeers of all ages by the
Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage!
John, I hope this was helpful, and you are set to enjoy the magic of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort. If you have any more questions, we are always here for you at
planDisney.
Be merry!
Tara