Welcome to planDisney, Sophie! What an honor to have received your question and to share with you some helpful tips as you continue planning your FIRST visit to Disneyland Resort!
I'm so excited for you and your loved ones to get to experience all the magic awaiting you at 'The Happiest Place on Earth!' You're going to really love the newly re-imagined
Pixar Place Hotel, which features its own entrance to Disney California Adventure Park exclusively for hotel Guests. Plus, all the whimsy of the colorful decor, design, and
unique amenities makes those beloved Disney Pixar stories come to life in a very special way. I hope you love it as much as my family does!
To answer your question, Sophie, it should be possible to drop your luggage off with the Cast Members at bell services in your hotel upon arrival. They will be glad to hold it for you until your room is ready and can provide the same service on your check-out day. You can simply let them know that you're planning to be in the theme parks until the closing hour, and then will plan to return for your bags with the claim ticket they provide you. In my experience, this has always been a very smooth process but feel welcome to speak with the Cast Members when you arrive and they can provide some additional guidance to you. It's just another wonderful
benefit of staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels that will make you feel even more welcome!
I hope this is a helpful start, Sophie! In the meantime, I'm going to also link an episode of the
planDisney podcast that was created specifically for first-time visitors to the Disneyland Resort! I hope this provides some useful recommendations on how to make the most of your time, but I know you're going to make some absolutely unforgettable memories, no matter how you choose to spend your visit! If we can help with anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us here at
planDisney again soon.
Magically yours,
Tishra