Hey there, Kim! Thanks for popping in to planDisney with your question. I am excited to hear you’ll be staying at one of my favorite hotels on the entire planet!
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a perfect balance of elegance and comfort in my opinion, with the best proximity to the theme parks.
Kim, you can
check in as soon as you arrive (or follow the instructions for pre-arrival check in within the
Disneyland mobile app) but the room will likely not be ready until 3:00 p.m.. You might get lucky but I would expect to store your luggage if you arrive earlier than that.
If you arrive early at the hotel, you can check in and store your luggage at the Bell Desk. On the day you depart, check out is 11:00 a.m. and you can store your bags again at the Bell Desk until you’re ready to depart.
I hope you’ll check out my favorite restaurant at
Disneyland Resort which happens to be at the hotel!
GCH Craftsman Bar is just next to the pool and offers a beautiful al fresco casual dining ambiance. I love their cocktails, especially the Prickly Pear Rose. They have lots of delicious comfort food to choose from – some of my favorites are the Double-baked Nachos and Avocado Toast! You can make a reservation in the app or try the walk-up list.
Wishing you a magical vacation, Kim! Adventure is out there.
Kamini