Why Staycation At Disneyland Resort This Holiday?

ANAHEIM, CA — Disneyland theme parks are known for dressing-up the season. This year, the holiday decorations continue to flood both sides of the Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks but even moreso, into the Disneyland Resort properties, themselves.

"Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most enchanting times to visit the theme parks, and also stay at one of the three on-property hotels," a Disneyland Resort spokesperson said.

If you need one reason to enjoy the holidays at the Disneyland Resort Hotel properties, we'll do you five better. We're happy to give you six!

Christmas Trees, Décor and More:

Three hotels, different delightful holiday decorations await at each! Craftsman-inspired décor at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa extends to the holiday decorations—from garland infused with natural materials to the soaring Christmas tree lit with “arts and crafts” motif lanterns. The midcentury Disneyland Hotel receives a retro-holiday makeover with silver trees and bright colors. And the nautical-themed Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel features blue, green and silver holiday décor—along with shells and starfish garland—capturing a beachy Christmas setting.

Carolers:

Nothing spreads the holiday spirit like Christmas carols! Guests will be delighted to hear the joyful sounds of carolers throughout the season at each resort hotel. No one does music better than the stars walking the streets of the parks, the pianist at the lobby of the Grand Californian, and of course, those amazing harmonies of the barbershop quartet.

Holiday Shopping:

Just steps from the on-property hotels, Downtown Disney District is a unique Disney environment with an array of dining, entertainment and retail options. Disney fans will love the 40,000 square-foot World of Disney store and D-Street boutique. Other shopping destinations include Sephora, PANDORA Jewelry and Curl Surf.

“Grand” Gingerbread House:

Can you smell that? Heavenly delights of gingerbread waft through the air in one of the highlights at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is the giant gingerbread replica of the hotel itself. Standing 7.5 feet tall and 12 feet wide, this delicious structure was created from more than 500 pounds of gingerbread, as well as 60 gallons of frosting and icing. Hungry guests may order gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate from the lobby’s holiday cart.

Meet Santa Claus:

Not just Mickey Mousin' around. Santa will be visiting each hotel from November 17 through December 24. Guests of the hotels are encouraged to meet, greet and take a seat with St. Nick!

Steps Away from the Parks:

With easy, convenient access to both parks, guests staying at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort can enjoy all of the special holiday offerings, including the joyful entertainment and delectable food found at the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park (theme park admission required).

Photos, courtesy Disneyland Resort, DISNEY’S PARADISE PIER HOTEL (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most enchanting times to visit the theme parks, and also stay at one of the three on-property hotels. The nautical-themed Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel features blue, green and silver holiday décor—along with shells and starfish garland—capturing a beachy Christmas setting.