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See photos, get details about the fabulous Disneyland Resort and Hotels here! Updated June 24, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Disneyland Resort overview :: Disneyland Park :: Disney's California Adventure theme park :: Downtown Disney Anaheim :: The Disneyland Hotels The Disneyland Resort, a true World DestinationHere's an overview of the resort's attractions and hotelsIn the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of the popular Disneyland parade at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. Formally called "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams, this colorful spectacle showcases dozens of favorite Disney characters from Walt's animated movie classics. On this page, we'll talk about the theme parks, stores, restaurants and hotels which make up the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Hopefully, by the time you read through the many picture-filled pages of this Disneyland section, you'll have a good idea of the Disneyland attractions which will fill the top spots of your "do not miss" list! List of Disneyland's theme parks, hotels and more!
The incomparable Disneyland Resort. Home of the FIRST modern-theme park. Mother of all the Disney parks world-wide. Few haven't heard of it!And yet, not everyone knows the significance of the term "Disneyland Resort" yet, because that's a fairly recent label that's been applied to this venerable travel destination. In the "old days" (meaning "before 2001") There was just Disneyland Park and its accompanying hotel. Not so any more! The name "Disneyland Resort" was coined as a term to use for ALL the attractions in Disney's Anaheim cluster...and here's what they are--- 1.) Disneyland Theme Park, the magical amusement park which "started it all!" 2.) Disney's California Adventure theme park, a 2nd theme park which was added to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California in 2001. Rides and attractions celebrate the state of California's terrain and industries...and so THAT'S why it's called "California Adventure." 3.) Downtown Disney District, a family hot spot that's lined with stores, restaurants and entertainment options. Admission & parking are free...plus the Downtown Disney District stays open later than either of the two theme parks. What's NOT to like? 4.) The Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Anaheim's original hotel. What started out as a one-story motel-like structure several decades ago has evolved into a popular hotel complex consisting of 3 separate high-rise buildings---which nearly always stay full year-round!
6.) Paradise Pier Hotel, the 3rd and final Disneyland Resort hotel, was purchased from another company rather than built by Disney. Thus, prices are lower; many guests prefer "real" Disney magic. Nevertheless, you'd never know that the attractive Paradise Pier Hotel wasn't Disney-built, because it's cute decor and stunning views of the California Adventure theme park make this a wonderful place to stay. On this page, we'll talk further about these 6 elements of the Disneyland Resort. Then, you can pick which of them you'd like to discover more about...and follow the links on this page to find entire sections of information about each one of these topics. There are over 100 Disneyland Resort pictures tucked into these sections of the website...pictures of everything from the rides you'll go on, to the beds you'll sleep in, to the food you'll eat! The Disneyland Resort -- Fabulous Disneyland Park!
First and foremost at the Disneyland Resort is, of course, Disneyland Park itself...which recently celebrated it's 50th anniversary!At the top of this page, you see a picture of Disneyland's Matterhorn mountain---a scale replica of Switzerland's Matterhorn...and a true symbol of Disneyland Park. Just to spot the Matterhorn from the freeway as one approaches the park makes the pulse race and the fingertips tingle with anticipation! Inside these pages, you'll find photos and descriptions of all the famous themed areas that have become household words over the years---Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, Adventureland, Main Street, New Orleans Square, Disney's Toon Town, and Critter Country. Here are the Disneyland Park pages you may enjoy reading on this website:
Holidays at Disneyland ParkDo you love holidays at Disneyland Park? You'll find plenty of Disneyland holiday pictures on this website, as well! DISNEYLAND PARK HALLOWEEN PICTURES: You may enjoy seeing Disney Halloween characters, activities & attractions on the following pages: (1.) Disneyland Halloween Events; (2.) Woodys Halloween Roundup pics; (3.) Holiday Haunted Mansion pics; (4.) 3D Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion, part 2; (5.) Disney Pumpkins DISNEYLAND PARK CHRISTMAS PICTURES: You'll see pictures of Disneyland's overwhelmingly beautiful Christmas Castle, snow, parade and decorations on the following pages: (1.) Disneyland Christmas Activities & Attractions; (2.) Disney Christmas Parade pictures; (3.) Disney Holiday Parade pics, pt 2; (4.) Disneyland Park's Christmas Fireworks & Snow (5.) Santa's Reindeer Roundup pictures; (6.) Small World Holiday Pictures Disneyland Resort -- Disney's California Adventure Theme Park!
Disney's California Adventure---it's Southern California's newest theme park!Opening in 2001, it got off to a slow start...and, in fact, still gets less than half of the visitors that it's older sister, Disneyland Park, gets. To build attendance, Disney's California Adventure has opened great new attractions one after the other since the park opened. Your gain! Your kids will love the adorable "Bug's Land" kiddie ride area...and even adults traveling alone will enjoy the Broadway-style production of "Aladdin, the Musical," created to the tune of a $million$-plus budget! All ages MUST visit "Soarin' Over California," the popular attraction that's unique among all the Disney parks worldwide! In addition, a 5-year expansion plan was announced in October, 2007...and over $1 billion dollar's worth of new features will be added to the park! So, to get dialed-in on DCA, click here to see the Disney's California Adventure Overview page! If you're interested in more "practical" information, you may find out the Disney California Adventure theme park hours of operation for the next 30+ days on the Disney California Adventure Hours page! Disneyland Resort -- Downtown Disney Shopping and Entertainment District!
A Mayan temple in Anaheim, California? Can that be? Yep, sure is!You're looking at the beautiful, lushly landscaped Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney, Anaheim. The Disney Resort just "feels" more complete with the addition of Downtown Disney, which was completed around the same time as Disney's California Adventure. Downtown Disney, Anaheim is the Disney Resort's dining-shopping-entertainment complex. You'll love the variety of restaurants, plus there are BOTH family-oriented AND parent's-night-out activities to enjoy. (For example, Anaheim's House of Blues restaurant and concert venue is located here in Downtown Disney, Anaheim.) So...what will be YOUR favorite stores and restaurants here? Catch some clues by clicking the following link to this website's "Downtown Disney" pages! Disneyland Resort -- 3 Great Hotels!
Just looking at this gorgeous pool and tall hotel tower, you'd never guess that the Disneyland Hotel began life as a small, flat, motor-inn style accommodation. My how it's grown! The beautifully-manicured landscaping only grows more delightful with age, as well.The Disneyland Hotel is where you'd stay at the Disneyland Resort if you want all the Disney touches in your room---themed bedspreads, paintings--and even coat-hooks, are the order of the day here. But, if the Disneyland Hotel is where you desire to stay on your family vacation getaway, do PLAN AHEAD! Book in advance, because this popular resort hotel fills up in advance! Use the following link to see the Disneyland Hotel pages now! Rooms on the Disney's California Adventure side of the hotel have a spectacular view of that park.But, of course, the guests on the other side of the lodge have a Downtown Disney view. Also, guests at the Grand Californian Hotel have their very own "puts-you-right-there" entrance to the Disney's California Adventure action. Find out all about this Grande Dame by clicking on this link to the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel page of this website! While all of the Disneyland Resort Hotels offer meeting rooms and facilities, the Paradise Pier Hotel is actively marketed to business groups. The rooms have the touch of Disney...but are more restrained, and not at all "kiddish," for the purpose of helping the adult traveling alone to feel more at-home Talk about a view! The Paradise Pier Hotel is directly across a small street from the Paradise Pier themed area of Disney's California Adventure---a particularly colorful section of the park that was built to be as much eye-candy as functioning park rides. At night, with the park's thousands of lights, it's a dream to behold. Can't wait to learn more about this fun hotel? Just use the following link to head to the Paradise Pier Hotel page of this website! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Disneyland Park or Disney's California Adventure during a holiday period? Then, you won't want to miss reading the archived pages from last Christmas (2005), New Year's (2006), and Valentine's Day (2006) that are stored in this section. The exact details of what will be offered next Christmas, New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day haven't been announced yet...but you can see Disneyland's holiday fun from last season...and you can imagine that next year, the fun will only get BETTER! Click on the following links to see the Disneyland at Christmas page, the New Year's Eve at Disneyland page, or the Valentine's Day at Disneyland page. You can also take a peek at the Spring Break/Easter page...or the Disneyland Halloween section, which includes a number of pages...including Woody's Halloween Roundup show at Disneyland, the Mickey's Halloween Parade at Mickey's Halloween Treat special event; Dancing with Disney Characters at Mickey's Halloween Treat special event; Halloween Disney Characters you can meet & greet; and Making or buying a Disney Princess Costume. (If you haven't already guessed, Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure are rapidly becoming THE place in Southern California for celebrating Halloween family-style!)
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The Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian Hotel is a masterpiece of California Craftsman architecture. Inside, the tall atrium lobby reminds the visitor of a log-hewn national park lodge...particularly the Lodge at Yellowstone. A roaring fire blazes in the fireplace, and large, cozy chairs beckon the weary to come "set a spell."
Now we've come to the last component of the Disneyland Resort...the Paradise Pier Hotel. It's the least-known hotel at the resort, possibly because the Paradise Pier Hotel focuses on the business traveler.
