This was my first time staying at one of the three Disney hotels and while there are sooooo many positives there were a couple small annoyances that I think are worth mentioning as well. First the positive, the hotel itself has such a fun feel to it. The staff is really welcoming and you see little details of Pixar through every turn. The coffee shop was perfect for my mornings as I tend to get up before the rest of the family and love a nice coffee to warm me up. The convenience of walking to Downtown Disney was great! We loved spending our spare moments wondering around and I found so many more food options in this area. Food at hotel restaurant was kind of "meh" so having DD so close really helped. We also loved the monorail stop being so close but it seemed to often be closed which kind of made that perk not as accessible. Also loved how we could cut through the California Grand Hotel to get to California Adventure Park. -Now let's talk about the elevators which, in my opinion, weren't that bad at all! I had read so many reviews that I was legitimately scared! If used correctly the system works great. You simply push the button of the floor you want and wait by the elevator it tells you. Then hop on and enjoy the ride. The issue comes when people get tired of waiting so the continuously push their floor. This cause other elevators to also be programmed to that floor which can cause a lot of unwanted and pointless stops. I can see another flaw being if you have a wheelchair or stroller and are trying to go down to the lobby. If the elevator has too many people on it you will not be able to fit and would then have to wait and try your like again. -Ok, on your the small annoyances. The first one is the pool. While the side was great and the splash pad is nice for younger kids, the actual pool is just so small! Very surprising in sure a large and higher end hotel. Another thing is they don't offer poolside service. Not a big deal but would be a nice touch. Second is the rooms only have a shower so no bath tubs. For me this wasn't a big deal but I can see this being hard for families with young kids. Lastly, there is no room service at this hotel. After a long day at Disney we were enjoying a relaxing time I. The hotel and room service would have been really amazing. Again, I was surprised with a hotel that is a bit more higher end not offering any room service. -Overall I'd say this was a good place to stay. I would book again when they have a good deal going (we were able to stay for $1600 after tax and fees for 4 nights). I don't think I'd pay their normal rates as the small annoyances just don't make things worth that high price tag. Bonus Pro Tip- The small balconies over by the stairwells are a great place to catch the Disneyland fire show. So if you don't want to o go down to the pool deck just walk down your hallway and enjoy the show. read more

The view of the California adventure park is great. This is the review for front desk staff named Kim. I moved the room and called to let the staff know that I left items in the previous room in the bathroom. Instead of listening to my concerns, Kim kept cutting me off half way. She didn't even confirm which rooms were mentioned. Then she proceed to not being helpful buy not giving any details on what to do even after me asking. She only says that she will let housekeeping know and that I will have to wait until tmr (?) to fill the lost and found form?! Like I just moved out of the older room, maybe be more helpful. She also said she will provide the amenities meanwhile, NEVER DID IT. Even until next morning, I didn't see anything. Ps. The one star is for the customer service, the rooms are new and clean read more

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After reading a few reviews, I have a similar experience to share. The hotel itself is beautiful. It is new and well-maintained. The staff were consistently friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The walk to downtown Disney was easy as was getting through security. We enjoyed the hotel pool and my young daughter had fun on the water slide. Breakfast at Great Maple was delicious and by far one of the best meals at the hotel our entire trip. The parts that I didn't love and took away from a 4 or 5-star experience: 1. There is no room service. This surprised me as the other two Disney hotels both include this service. As a parent to a young child, early morning room service before park shenanigans has been so supportive and easeful. Given the prices, I'd expect more. I did expect more. This was disappointing. This alone is why I wouldn't come back. 2. The cafe in the hotel does open at 6AM for those who are early birds and get to park at opening. It was nice to be able to get hot water for tea or grab a latte. They have some pre-made food selections and snacks and of course, glutinous pastries. For families like ours who have food restrictions such as gluten, there wasn't much option. The pre-made frittatas were pretty awful. Would not recommend. And besides that, there aren't any protein forward/warm food options. Again, super disappointing. It's 2026. It's LA. Cmon. 3. They don't offer any drinking water/bottles in the room. Minor detail, I know. But I recall the other hotels do. So if you wanted drinking water, you had to go down to the fitness room to fill up or pay $3.80 for a small Dasani via the vending machine. Mind you, in order to use the in-room coffee/tea machine... you need drinking water to fill it up. Multi-billionaire dollar company. Complimentary water shouldn't break the bank. I feel salty about this one. 4. The elevators. Great concept. Friendly staff. Slow AF during busier hours. Literally allot extra time to get to the lobby. I personally won't go back. But it's the cheaper hotel of the three and now I get why. If you live on pastries and tap water, you Gucci. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

We enjoyed our stay at Pixar Place Hotel. Even though we're Disney Vacation Club members, we stayed in a regular hotel room. The Pixar theming throughout the hotel is fun. There are so many little details and pieces of artwork featuring favorite Pixar characters and movies. My family enjoyed exploring the hotel and finding them. The room was clean, comfortable, and had decent amount of space for our family. The staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately work was being done to the rooftop pool. We had the option to go to the Grand Californian Hotel pool instead. They offered a shuttle. The location is convenient with an easy walk to Downtown Disney and the parks. A few weeks before we stayed they stopped the special entrance and early entrance. This was one of the bigger reasons we decided to book it. My brother and sister and law were staying at the same hotel and we decided to stay when we were notified of the change. Other Perks: - lightning lane for one ride. Does not include Cars. - Special rooftop viewing of the fireworks. - Special Pixar Characters - We saw Doug the dog. We also watched Joe Gardner perform from the movie Soul. Overall, Pixar Place Hotel was great. The combination of Disney Pixar magic, friendly service, comfortable rooms, and convenient location made for a memorable family vacation. We would stay here again if friends or family come. read more

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First time staying at a Disney resort. I surprised my daughter for her 10th birthday. She loved it!!! From when you first walk in you can feel all the Disney vibes. However, upon checking in the energy shifted. The cast member helping us gave "meh" like there was no enthusiasm or just happy/good energy. Which hey whatever that's not going to kill our joy. We got put into room 1245 and the room was amazing we had a view of the pool/splash pad. The room was spacious and super clean. My only complaint would probably be that the pool is super small and I don't think there's enough seating but other than that I would definitely stay here again! read more

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Really enjoyed our stay here! We were greeted by Bing Bong when we arrived. We were able to take pictures and there wasn't a line. Very convenient and easy walk to the parks and Downtown Disney. They have a Disney store, restaurants, coffee area, kids play area, and a pool (it was closed during our stay). Our room gave a us a view of DCA. The employees were so friendly. Two cons: - we were told that we could watch World of Color from our room and we could turn the tv on a certain channel and it would sync up with the show. We were able to watch World of Color but the audio on the channel was just generic songs and not the audio from the actual show. - the WORST elevator system. They have 4 elevators and you have to pick the floor you are trying to get to and it tells you which elevator to get on. So coming down in the morning was awful because the elevator it told you to get on was would be full. So you would have to call another elevator and it would take forever for it to come and when it finally did, it was full again. We waited about 30 minutes before we realized you had to select a higher floor in order to go down. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

Visited and walked through as a non hotel staying guest. I heard that they had a "Hoppers" exhibit since the movie is out in theaters. It's walking distance from Downtown Disney on the side closest to Din Tai Fung. You have free reign to just walk in and enjoy the facilities and visitors have access to the second floor. LOVE all of the attention to detail, great for any Pixar fan. The Luxo Pixar ball walkway lights outside, the little Wall-E next to the fire extinguisher, and all of the art and decor. You can also meet some characters here like Wall-E and Eve and Bing Bong. Super neat. Definitely stop by the second floor foyer area, even without a seasonal limited exhibit, the decor for the classic Pixar characters is impressive. But if you do catch the "Hoppers" exhibit, it's perfect if you're a fan. Lots of concept art, story boards from the movie, how they made the movie, the research they did, lots of art to look at, sculptures of the characters, and much more. A must if you're just casually visiting in the area. read more

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I haven't stayed here yet but I always watch fireworks here. Everyone can go to the floor with the pool. There were a bar and fireplaces. You can drink and eat some foods there. When Disneyland has fireworks, you can see it from there with music. It is very nice place to relax and watch fireworks. The hotel lobby is decorated with Pixar animation. I like to see the arts and take pictures. If you find a forky at the store, you can get a special sticker. Someday I want to stay at this hotel read more

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Stayed at Disneyland Pixar Place for the first time. Walking into the lobby was super cute where you see the giant Pixar lamp. Entire lobby is decorated with hidden Pixar friends. Rooms are a decent size but a bit smaller compare to surrounding hotels that I've stayed at. Bed is comfy. Room is clean! Shower door does have a gap with no protection strip to cover it so the bathroom floor got kind of flooded. Used about 4 towels just to clean it up. Overall I would love to stay again but price will keep me from staying there. But it was a great first time experience. Staff were super friendly. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Lobby at entrance - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

Honestly I was extremely Impressed with our stay at Pixar place hotel! The room was extremely clean and the best was probably the most comfortable bed that I have slept in at any hotel. Just a quick walk to the parks this is at an ideal location. We accidentally left out magic band chargers in the room and we were able to easily stop by the next day to snag those. We can't wait to stay here again! read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

My family and I stayed at Pixar Place 1/3/2026. It was the perfect time because it was their slow season and they have their Christmas decorations still up. Pixar Place is directly across from DCA and Grand Californian. As a matter of fact, if you are in the higher rooms, you can see the water show at night as well as the firework show. Sadly, today was next to the last day that Disney is having early entry for hotels guests. The entry through the side of Grand Californian is now shuttered. Service here is 10/10. Check in was amazing. We had the club room with a designated concierge check in area. They sent down a concierge to personally walk us to the lounge. Wow! We came in at 10am and while the room wasn't ready because I chose to upgrade to a high floor with the view of DCA, they let us hang out at the lounge. Plus after we checked out the next day at 11am, they let us use the lounge until 1pm! The lounge is small. It was a bit of a letdown. The food offerings were subpar. They did have soda in a fridge. I expected more from a Disney lounge. Even though it was a slower time for them, on weekends the lounge was packed. The problem is they didn't plan for it. For dinner they had a potato bar. They ran out of Potatoes and subbed Tater Tots. What?? Then they ran out of that 20 minutes before the end and my teenagers were hungry. If they are like this on a slow day, I hate to see what it's like in the summer. This is where service might've been better. I mentioned this in a QR code provided at every floor asking how they were doing. No answer. They sent an automated email after my stay. No one from Disney reached out. Hence the 4 stars. The room was clean and spacious for 5 people. The theme in the room was Toy Story related. The beds were comfy. Amenities provided were great. I needed slippers and they responded quickly. The pool was amazing as well. Beware they have tight security getting in. They check you in and put a wrist band on for your stay. It's not the biggest pool but the slide is fun. They have yard games also by the pool. Bing bong walks around the hotel which is a highlight. Also they have a pianist who plays jazz music in the lobby. It's not like the Grand Californian lobby but it's ok. It has more of a hotel feel than a resort. I would stay here again! read more

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What a great hotel. As soon as you walk in you feel as though you are in a Pixar movie. Everything from the ceiling to the floor was perfectly thought out. This hotel is also home to the pop up Pixar Putt (which I will write a separate review for). The hotel staff works hard so be patient and kind. Can't wait to enjoy another stay here. read more

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When visiting the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, there are many of options both on and off the Disney property. With this stay, I now have stayed on every on Disney property hotel. I wish I could say I saved the best for last, but I was disappointed compared to the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel. Likely a one and done stay for me. Here is a list of the pros and cons to this Disneyland hotel property: Pros: - Own entrance to Disney California Adventure across the street that enters near Corn Dog Castle - Firework viewing on floor 3 with music synced - Door entry key on Disneyland mobile app - Ability to check in/out on Disneyland app Cons: - Entrance to Disney California adventure is only open to 12pm, but can exit all day - No room service like Disneyland hotel - No amenities like a dental kit that I've received at both the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel - Limited dining on property that is lackluster (both ran by Great Maple) - Price point (not worth $600+/night) - No shuttle stop for RunDisney event - Early entry is sunsetting in January 2026, so the small perks of staying on property are diminishing Overall, my stay at Anaheim Majestic Garden have been similar to this stay to be completely honest, at 1/3 of the cost. I actually prefer the dining at Anaheim Majestic Garden, though I will admit the quality of the room at Pixar Place was much better. The theming is nice, but I much prefer the Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian Hotel if wanting an on property hotel experience. read more

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Visited last week and thought they did a nice job of updating it. It is filled with cute Pixar themed decor now and sometimes a Pixar character is walking around, who you can take pictures with. Everything was so cute and I loved the Christmas decorations. The beds are still comfortable and there is a good amount of space in the room. I like that they added a coffee shop. It opens at 6 and it is nice to find coffee before heading to the parks. My go to was a cold brew with vanilla and oat milk. Very delicious! They have some eats too - fruit, pastries, goodies. All of them looked good. We did not try the actual restaurant but the menu looked good. It is about a 10 minute walk to get to the monorail and about 15 to the front gates of both parks. Try to enter downtown Disney through the Grand California or there are two security gates located near the Disneyland hotel. My only gripes are the elevators are still slow and they are getting rid of the hotel perks which were my reasons to stay. The Pixar only path to California Adventure and the advantage of early entry, which allows you to get in the parks 30 minutes before everyone else, will not be a thing starting next year. It is a bummer because they both were very helpful. Hopefully they will be rewarding guests with something else. Overall I enjoyed my stay. read more

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Absolutely amazing hotel to stay at on Disney property, hotel was very quiet throughout the day, the pool area was clean and organized, cast members in the lobby very cute details and they often have a piano player in the lobby! read more

We came to Disneyland to celebrate our son Evan's 6th birthday on July 27, 2026, and stayed at Pixar Place Hotel for the third time. We already loved staying here, but after what happened during this trip, I can honestly say the staff went above and beyond in ways I'll never forget. Our morning started at Disney California Adventure before we stopped by the Disneyland Hotel to visit friends and let the kids enjoy the pool. My son is autistic and is currently learning how to swim. While we were in the pool, I noticed he looked like he was about to vomit. This isn't unusual for him because he sometimes accidentally drinks too much pool water, so I quickly got him out of the pool. The second I lifted him onto the deck, he vomited a large amount. The lifeguards responded immediately, cleared the pool, brought towels, checked on us, and asked if we needed medical attention. I'm an emergency room nurse, so at first I declined because I thought it was something familiar. But then Evan became very sleepy, and I noticed his eyes fluttering. Within moments, I realized he was having a seizure--something that had never happened before. Watching your own child seize is completely different than caring for someone else's in the ER. Even with my medical background, I felt helpless because this was my son, and I didn't have the equipment or resources I normally rely on. The Disneyland nurses arrived quickly, followed by paramedics, and Evan was transported by ambulance to Children's Hospital of Orange County, where we stayed for two and a half days. This is where Greg and Mario truly made our experience unforgettable. They work the front desk at the Pixar hotel. They learned we were in the hospital and called me every single day just to check on Evan and our family. They immediately offered to block our room so I wouldn't have to worry about rushing back to pack our belongings or losing our reservation while we didn't know when we'd be discharged. They even offered transportation between the hospital and the hotel if we needed it. Because Evan spent his birthday in the hospital instead of enjoying Disneyland, they also gifted our family a one-day Park Hopper ticket so he could still celebrate once he was feeling better. When we finally returned to our room, we found the sweetest surprise waiting for us: a gift basket with balloons addressed specifically to Evan. That simple act meant more than they will probably ever know. Their kindness, compassion, and genuine care turned one of the scariest moments of our lives into an experience filled with support and humanity. They didn't treat us like just another hotel guest--they treated us like family. This was already our third stay at Pixar Place Hotel, and after this experience, we'll continue coming back for many years to come. I've been telling all of my friends and family about how incredible everyone was, especially Greg and Mario. They represent the very best of Disney hospitality, and they truly deserve recognition for the care they showed our family. Thank you to everyone at Pixar Place Hotel for making such a difficult situation a little easier and for showing so much love to our son. We'll never forget it. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

This was my maiden voyage staying at the Pixar Place Hotel and I honestly was pouting a bit before coming on property, having been "spoiled" by staying at the original property hotel on many occasions. However, once my BFF and I arrived on the Pixar property ALL of that instantly faded away. As soon as you walk into the hotel you are greeted by the friendliest staff. This continued throughout our four day stay. From the front desk, to security, to housekeeping, to pool staff...EVERY single one of them is kind, gracious, engaging, and makes you genuinely feel special and welcomed for staying at their hotel. The rooms are beautifully Pixar themed and have so many wonderful touches that just made me happy to discover. All rooms are themed the same and I loved that we even had the Pixar Lamp in our room! Each floor when the elevators open reveal a beautiful mural of a Pixar movie. These range from Finding Nemo, to Soul, to Turning Red, to The Incredibles. This is such a lovely touch. Speaking of elevators, outside of each of the four elevators is a console where you enter the floor you wish to go to and it then tells you which elevator to go to. This is a very nice feature for those who don't want to have to worry about little Johnny wandering into an elevator and pressing all of the buttons. The pool area and gaming area on the third floor is beautifully designed and has many different areas for families, couples, or even singles to enjoy. Another bonus about staying at the Pixar place is the close proximity to the entrance of Downtown Disney or crossing the street and entering through the Grand Californian. Either is easy and convenient. My ONLY request is please please please place bathrobes in the rooms for guests to use. This would be the cherry on top for this lovely property. I DEFINITELY will return and look forward to staying again! Thank you for a memorable first visit! read more

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First time booking here at Disneyland resort! Very pleased with the staff, the cleanliness & not crowded at all. The only downfall I had was upon checking in I only had a balance $886 due but when I checked my bank I was charged $1515 w/ my debit card ($250 hold + other fees) that were not stated upon checking in but a few days later I got the remaining funds released. I was told paying with credit cards are more lenient with fees than it is with debit cards... but happy to have that resolved now. Pixar putt... highly recommend! read more

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Good: Disney property, ambience was very nice, walking distance to park was ok (we've stayed across the street with a much shorter walking distance), vending machine drinks were $2 cheaper then in the park, gift shop is open early if any needs were needed, fridge actually worked at keeping things cold right away, AC worked great Bad: standard room size was really small, water pressure wasn't good at all, beds were way too soft, couldn't use the luggage carts without having a cast member right there with you (awkward having them grab bags with your dirty clothes in them) Would we stay again? Probably not. Recommend? Yes We stayed hoping it would be the kind of experience where we couldn't wait to come back. My wife and i both agreed that it was nice, but we'd rather stay at Camelot across the street At least we can say we stayed at a Disneyland property. read more

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We stayed at Pixar Hotel for 4 days with club level. It was so worth it! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lounge was amazing and the cast members were very friendly and helpful. I would say this hotel is in the middle of Disneyland and California Adventure. It was less than a 10 minute walk to Downtown Disney and you can catch the monorail to Disneyland. It is also about 5 minutes walk to the "secret way" to California Adventure but bummed that it was only open between 8-12pm. (I heard they are doing away with it next year though, which is another bummer) The little details in this hotel is too cute!! The hotel is well maintained. There is lots of things in this hotel that you don't really need to get out to look for something. The pool is family friendly and includes a water slide and jacuzzi. Did I mention the pool is heated?! There is also a bar, cafe, restaurant, and a mini golf (which you need to pay). I would give this a 5 star if the elevators weren't so confusing. The elevators do not have floor numbers to push inside the elevator. You would have to choose your floor number before you get in and it tells you which elevator to go to. Sometimes it takes you to the wrong floor. At one point, it took soooo long that a sweet worker offered to take us down to the floor we needed on their elevator (thank you so much!!) Other than that, I would stay at this hotel again. read more

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Pixar Place Hotel is my new favorite hotel at Disneyland now that they've made all the updates and it's officially been rebranded as this updated cool pixar spot. Though the rooms aren't incredibly magical, they do have some Disney touches. The artwork in the room is all Pixar and the singular themed throw pillow had Toy Story bright blue, red & yellow vibes. But really, theming is minimal in the rooms. Outside of me being a Disney freak and wanting a more Disney-fied room, it had other nice touches like a full range of coffee for the single cup maker. Elevators getting up to the rooms can have a long wait depending on the time of the day & season, too. The common areas of the hotel are super cool and I like the theming. Pixar Shorts being featured in their courtyard (Pixar Shorts Court) made my heart so happy! Justice for Bao! Really nice area to hang out on the 3rd floor, especially on fireworks nights. On this deck, Disney plays a live synchronized broadcast and viewing of the pretty fire sky art. Then in the mornings, it was so cool to wake up and have Dug from Up taking photos in the lobby! He was so freaking adorable. Walkability to the parks is a huge perk of this hotel - very easy to walk to the Downtown Disney District. More importantly though, you have your own path & access to the Disney California Adventure Park with a kind of hidden entrance. Obsessed. Like any real estate, this is all location~location~location. Ya girl likes convenience. This in mind, it's not cheap and I'm not entirely sure it's worth $500 minimum a night. I mean...it's not, haha, so if you want to go, just know you are paying a premium for it being Disneyland. It's contemporary, it's bright colors & fun for kids, it's not as ritzy as the other Disney hotels - however the price is usually $300 minimum difference to Disneyland Hotel or the Grand Californian PER night - so it's well worth the savings to stay here. read more

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Overall we are glad we chose to stay here. It was nice to experience as Disney first-timers! The check in process was easy and we got a ton of great information, and some souvenir buttons for our first time (and another one for my birthday!). The room itself- for the price - was really plain, we thought. But it was really clean and the best part was the direct access to the pool terrace! Our toddler had a great time at Dug's Dance Party! We were also just steps away from where we could watch the fireworks at night - so that was great! As for the not so great, the pool area was a big letdown. The actual pool was tiny for a hotel this size. It was packed and there were no chairs available either. There was a cute offering for toddlers called Nemo's cove, but again, really small and absolutely packed. And also located right by a slide that looked so much fun for our 3 year old who was repeatedly heartbroken we kept having to tell him he couldn't go down it, or play in the water at the bottom of it either. The splash pad was nothing like what I would have expected from Disney either, just a few sprinkler fountain type things. No wading area, or bucket that dumps, or water wheels, or anything else we have grown accustomed to seeing at places that cater to kids. This could really use upgrading and more chairs. Definitely wasn't the way we had wanted to spend the afternoon relaxing while he played and we had a drink or two, but it COULD have been, which makes it disappointing! And lastly - the elevator situation. Wow. Up until this visit, I had never in my life spent more time waiting for elevators. They were full, they were slow, there were lines...it was horrible trying to entertain a 3 year old who didn't understand what we were doing just standing there. And, let's be honest, no fun for the adults either! Definitely there needs to be more of them, and faster ones, for a hotel this size. The last two issues were more minor, but still worth considering: 1) no valet parking, and 2) the club lounge has soda but no bottled water, and they close at 8pm without access later for drinks. Summary: we are very glad we went and experienced it, but next time we will pick somewhere else to stay. This is the most money we have ever paid for a hotel, and we have stayed at VERY nice properties, so when you spend a certain amount of money there are just things you kind of expect from it and this wasn't quite there. We learned what you really are paying for, is the location! read more

This was my first time staying at Pixar Place. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms are quite spacious and well appointed. My one complaint is, there was a bit of a mix up at check in. Our rooms were not quite ready so we received keys and were told we would get a text when the room was ready. The room we were promised was going to be overlooking DCA where we could watch world of color from our rooms. At 3:15 pm I still hadn't received a text so I walked over. It turned out a room never was never linked to our keys and the room we were promised was no longer available. We got one overlooking the parking lot instead. I thought they would have offered something for the mix up on their part but all I got was a "sorry ma'am". Such a major disappointment! The elevators are also incredibly small and it can take forever to get down from your room but it was a small inconvenience at best. read more

We recently stayed at Pixar Place Hotel and had such a magical experience! The Pixar theming throughout the hotel is so fun and nostalgic!! Each floor is themed after a different Pixar movie, and the details are everywhere. Pay attention to them, trust me! We stayed in a premium room with a beautiful view of the back of DCA, which made it feel like we were in on a little secret part of the park. It was so fun seeing World of Color from our window and seeing cars driving through the park in the early morning! Our room was clean, comfy, and had a mini fridge (a lifesaver for baby bottles and snacks). Upon request, the hotel provided a pack n play for our baby, and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. Even though my baby boy is 4 months old, they gave him a little activity book for the memories! He even got his "First Visit" pin there! Truly a memorable experience for me for him. We loved the hotel amenities and how short of a walk it is from Downtown Disney, Disneyland and the super short cut to DCA (which we did not utilize). The Sketch Pad Café opens at 6am (early coffee or matcha= YES please)! They even play Disney shorts as you sip on your morning cup and/or eat a small breakfast. Great Maple is also located inside Pixar Place. I recommend making a reservation through the Disneyland app. There's also a smaller restaurant called Small Bytes by the pool on the 3rd floor, which also has outdoor games and movie nights on select evenings. Bonus: guests can watch Disneyland fireworks from a designated viewing area at 9:35 PM! And if you're lucky, you might catch Joe Gardner from Soul playing piano in the lobby. Bing Bong makes appearances too, but we missed him this time! Cons? Definitely the parking. They have "small car only" spots, but let's be honest... most people aren't rolling up to Disney in a compact car. The spaces are tight, and it's $40/night. But the absolute WORST part? The elevator system!!! It's overly complicated! It's just frustrating when you have your day planned out and the wait for it takes what feels like forever; especially if you're on a pretty high floor. Front desk also didn't inform us how the elevator system works. You basically click on your floor and make sure you pay attention to which letter elevator is mentioned on the screen because there are no floor numbers inside the elevator. Plan for at least 30 extra minutes if you have to get anywhere on time. Overall, we had a magical stay and would return, but here's hoping they give the elevator system a rethink. More magic: early entry is included in your stay. I recommend checking online which days coincide with which park before you make a reservation to go in. If you have early entry to Disneyland, only hotel guests can take the monorail. For DCA, cut through Grand Californian from the front entrance of Pixar Place Hotel. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

So from a hotel perspective and customer service level, 10 stars. From an elevator standpoint, -6 stars. I don't want to go into the hotel and customer so much because it's great and worth experiencing for yourself, I do want to talk about the elevator. Each elevator has different floors it visits and can take a few minutes to reach your final destination. Here's the issue, it's not incompetent proof. By that I mean if someone needs a certain floor and hits a button, if they don't leave the buttons alone and keep hitting buttons it reconfigures the mechanics in the elevator and just resets the elevator from visiting the floor. During fireworks on floor 3 (which was fantastic by the way) there was 50 idiots pushing buttons and screwing up completely how these elevators are suppose to work. It took 45 minutes to get back to our room and only because we took an elevator down and then another one up. Like I said if they can idiot proof the elevator, easy 5 stars. read more

The lobby is so festive during the holidays! There is a gallery on the second floor that is super cute as well. super close to downtown Disney as well! read more

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Came by today to see Wall-E and Eve during their debut in the month of April for earth month. Get parking validated at the maple restaurant. The meet and greet line is maybe 1 hour or more but if you want just a quick photo, you can do that at the front of the line. They are there 9am to 3pm on Wednesday only in April. read more

We stayed at this hotel last week for 3 days and 2 nights. My husband has never stayed on Disneyland property and this was a real treat for our family. My husband is a property manager for commercial buildings and knows what it takes to run a building. The rooms, itself, were nice, a tad small, but doable. We had a premium room view where we could see the back of DCA. The rooms were clean for the most part invisible areas, but was dusty in the areas that are not super visible Other issues we had were with housekeeping not coming one day after being asked as were leaving after a break to the parks if we wanted cleaning and we said yes but they never came back. The other issues was the elevators calling system broke twice while there. We never found the stairs and took us 20-30 minutes to get to our floor. It was crazy! The pool was okay. Not what i expected and super small and got crowded fast with 3 or 4 families in it. Not sure if we would splurge to come back or go to a good neighbor hotel. It would was nice being able to cut through grand Californian hotel. read more

We just ended our stay here. We used to live in CA before we had kids so this was our first stay not being CA residents and having small children with us. We had a standard 2 queen bed room. We were on the 9th floor and had a view of CA Adventure. We were able to see World of Color at night pretty ok! We did ask for a microwave for our room and they brought us one. There was a mini fridge area in the room as well. We didn't use the pool but it's just a basic pool. They do have a splash pad type area. I kind of wish we had brought swim gear so our kids could have played there on arrival day. It's a quick walk to Grand Californian for early hotel access to the park and a quick walk to downtown Disney. We did utilize the monorail once to go from Disney to Downtown Disney to get to the room quicker. The hotel was nice but we didn't explore much of it. We did see Bing Bong a few times in the middle of the day. Everyone was super friendly. The elevator system is a little wonky. We didn't encounter too many issues as others previously mentioned. Other than that it's a nice hotel. read more

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First off, we were upgraded to a 1-bedroom suite, which was awesome. The room was great, very spacious, and having two bathrooms with a family of 5 worked out perfectly, especially being the only male in the group. Honestly, the room itself is the main reason this review even gets two stars. Going up to the room was no problem at all. The elevators were quick and easy. Going back down was a completely different story. The elevators are tiny, and if you're staying on a middle floor like we were (9th floor), expect to wait for multiple elevators because they're constantly full. I'd say there was about a 70% chance they were packed every time. Checkout day was even worse. We pushed the lobby button, got assigned Elevator A, waited, and it was full. Pushed again, got Elevator A again, waited again, and same thing. Another family walked up, pushed the button, got Elevator D, and took it even though we had already been waiting. We also had club level access, which comes with free food and drinks. There's probably a reason the food is free. We only did breakfast, and honestly I could've skipped it. It was 95% carbs, and there really weren't many options if you're trying to avoid carbs or are diabetic. The hard boiled eggs somehow had a weird plastic texture to them, and I could only eat half of one. The one positive there was the coffee machine, which was actually really cool. One thing I will say is the staff throughout the hotel were always friendly, helpful, and pleasant to deal with. read more

Disney opened this place in 2024, right across the street from Grand Californian, where we normally stay. My 9 year old son insisted on staying here. The place is modern, clean, and fun. The rooms are spacious and bright. The room decor is modern, minimalistic, but still oozing the Pixar charm. You can still cross the street and use the private entrance at Grand Californian. Overall very happy with this place. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience with the front desk employee, MJ (or Emjay). I politely asked if she could validate my parking ticket, and instead of simply answering my question, she responded in a very condescending and dismissive way. She repeatedly asked, "Validate what? What do you mean?" When I explained it was for my car, she said, "You don't need that. You might as well just throw it away." Her tone came across as rude and unprofessional, making me feel like I was being talked down to for asking a simple question. Whether or not my parking ticket needed validation wasn't the issue--it was the lack of basic courtesy and respect. A simple explanation would have taken just a few seconds. Customer service should make guests feel welcome, not uncomfortable. Unfortunately, this interaction left a very negative impression of the hotel. read more

OMG we just home and what a Fun Beautiful Hotel. The whole place was so happy and people always asking if you need help. And the Great Maple Modern American Eatery was So Awesome the rooms are so Amazing and lots of Lights. And the front desk girl Spencer was so nice and friendly she got us a Beautiful view room. Pixar was just a Great place to stay. And for 8 days too !!!... read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Spending a day at California Disney - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We loved our experience here. We just stayed this week and everything about it was wonderful. Our flight landed at 10am and lucky us, they had a room ready for us at 11am. So happy about that. Check in was a breeze! The most popular complaint I read on yelp are the ELEVATORS and the long wait times, so I called Pixar and requested a low room so we could just take the stairs on our way out to the parks if we ended up waiting too long at the elevators (we were put on the 6th floor). But that was never necessary. We were at Disney for many peoples Spring breaks, so it was busy, but we never waited more than 1-2 minutes for an elevator the entire 4 days we were there. It was awesome. We left early (7am) and came back late (after 10pm) so maybe it's not as busy during those times?! We rope drop and stay until after close, so if you're like us, maybe you won't have a problem either. The great maple restaurant was good, too. Great service and good dishes. I only wish they had more set times for when characters were going to be in the lobby. We never got to see any due to always just missing them. They give estimated times, so if you don't mind hanging out in the lobby for 30-40 minutes, you should be able to run into Bing Bing or Dug from Up! We loved Pixar Hotel and would for sure stay again. Great access to the parks. PS. My word of advice for those that are obsessed with early entry: the private entrance for Pixar guests is super cool, but it drops you into the park pretty far away from Avengers Campus (by corn dog palace). Everyone staying on site that did their early entry from the main DTD entrance all beat us to Guardians and it ended up being a 20 minute wait. Next time we'll just do early entry from the main DTD entrance to be closer to AC. The private entrance wasn't worth having to walk all the way to the rides that were open for early entry. read more

Pixar Place Hotel - Pixar Place lobby - Hotels Near Me - Anaheim, California

This hotel is amazing! Everyone that work here is very nice and make you fell like you are in Disneyland when in the hotel. read more

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This review is for the Pixar Putt miniature golf experience inside the Pixar Place Hotel... We had so much fun at the Pixar Putt miniature golf. We enjoyed all of the great theming from so many great Pixar movies. Some the holes were unrealistic of actually hitting the golf ball through the theme of the hole. We did however enjoy the different ways of maneuvering the golf ball in a variety of ways (ex: Soul and Inside Out). The experience made for great fun and fun pictures. The lighting in the banquet room however was very dark, blue or red which made it difficult for taking great pictures. Over the experience was worth the value and would be fun for families and friends. read more

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We have stayed at all the Disney Hotels properties. I have to say the least, this property wasn't my favorite. On a good note, we do love all the perks and great service provided. This hotel was formerly called Paradise Pier Hotel. I've stayed there prior and definitely the upgraded theme is a huge improvement. I had booked our room with the club level status where you are able to visit the Creator Club indulging yourself with snacks, drinks, food, desserts, and much more. It's absolutely worth paying the extra amount with your room rate. Since we are Magic Key Pass holders, we were able to get a 25% discount which made a difference. The best part of it all, we were able to take whatever we pleased to go. Since my son is on the spectrum it was more convenient for our family to take snacks and food while enjoying it in the room. Vee Jay and Martha went above and beyond to provide great customer service in the Creator Club. Super friendly enhancing our stay. Best part of it all, they served alcoholic beverages at no additional cost. It was much needed especially handling two kids on my own. Deeya at the front desk was extremely helpful upon check in. My daughter received a special Pixar string backpack and other magical perks for her birthday. Truly a memorable experience. The hotel is nice and clean including our room with comfortable beds. The decorations felt like we were in a Toy Story movie or one of Pixar creations. We had an incredible view of Disney California Adventure Park one unforgettable moment highlight of our trip. Down side of it all the pool was closed for maintenance , therefore we had to get transported to the Disneyland Hotel. Probably was better because the pool area looked small at the Pixar Hotel. We had more options at the Disneyland Hotel with three different pools to choose from and some fun slides. It worked out better in the end. I love the convenience of walking back and forth between the Disney Parks and hotel, especially when we were hungry The Creator Club saved the day. read more

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We had amazing celebration experience while stay at the Pixar Place hotel! 10/10 would recommend for family's and couples and friend groups! The cast members are so incredibly kind and helpful. Warm and welcoming all hours of the day! We also stayed club level and LOVED all the amenities and snacks through the day! They were so prompt to offer anything and everything to make your day better. My ONLY complaint is about the slow elevators, but just be patient! Such a fun themed hotel and a great pool area! So close to the parks and easy to get to food in and around Downtown Disney! Andrew, Summer, Marion, and truly ever cast member there was making our day everyday! I can't rave about their great energy and super abilities enough. read more

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I had a wonderful stay! I stayed here back when it was Paradise pier hotel and wanted to see the remodel. I had one night at Disneyland villas and then moved here one night. It was so convenient moving from one hotel to the next. I walked over with my bags very early before the parks opened and dropped my bags off at bell services. Everyone was very very friendly and accommodating. I headed to the parks and got a text around 130 my room was ready so I headed back to unwind. I got the most magical view looking over California adventure for the world of color show. I made sure I got back to my room around 8 ish to see the show. Truely magical! The bed was super comfy and everything was decorated so cute. The lobby is so cool, I saw bing bong and the piano player. I will def be staying here again. I was able to use my key card and cut through Grand Californian to get to the park and downtown Disney. read more

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I'll never book an off property hotel again. The walk to the park is unbeatable. Loved the details and cleanliness of this hotel. The one thing I would say is that this hotel needs to work on its elevators. We were fortunate that we came in late one night and we're taken to the service elevator, which was really nice and super appreciated. I know elevator work is really expensive, but they really charge a lot so they need to look into it to make sure that all the elevators work efficiently. read more