Disney Paradise Pier

Very close to Disneyland…walking distance literally. Every body was super nice and helpful, thank you for getting our long vacation started on a very good note

We recently returned home from a two-night stay at Pixar Place and were unfortunately very unimpressed with our experience. The week before our arrival, we received an email notifying us that the entire pool deck would be closed during our stay and that we would need to use either the Disneyland Hotel pool or the Grand Californian pool. While the Grand Californian pool is just across the street and wasn’t terribly inconvenient, it was still an added hassle and inconvenience that we had not anticipated when booking our stay. On our second day, we returned from the parks to shower and discovered that there was no hot water in our room. A maintenance employee came up, ran the water, and told us that they were working on getting the issue resolved. Unfortunately, this was another significant inconvenience during an already short two-night stay. That same day, I also noticed that my daughter had bug bites all over her legs. She had been sleeping on the small twin pull-out bed and was the only person in our family who had bites, which was obviously concerning. We brought this to the attention of the front desk when we checked out. They did offer to make things right by providing Lightning Lane passes, which we appreciated, but at that point we were finished with our time at the parks and the offer wasn’t particularly useful to us. Overall, we were very disappointed with our stay at Pixar Place. Between the pool closure, lack of hot water, and the concern over the bites my daughter received, we experienced several issues during what was supposed to be a short and enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, based on this experience, Pixar Place is not a hotel we would be likely to choose again.

Overall Rating: 97/110 - Exceptional. Class of Room Booked: 2 Queen Class of Room Stayed: 2 Queen Pool View Price per night (with taxes): $930 - During D23 and Included Park Tickets and LL Package The Quick Hits: Would I stay here again? Yes Value rating based on price paid: Fair (Price was higher than usual due to large event) The Details: Hotel Design Location and Layout: Location (10/10 – Met Expectations) – There are literally only 2 hotels closer to the park entrance, the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian. This hotel is maybe 3 minutes further than those depending on walking path (there is a path direct to Downtown Disney/Disneyland hotel and another route to the Grand Californian and into CA - resort key required). Plus you still have access to all local dining etc. Hotel Lobby/Common Areas(9/10 – Exceeded Expectations) – The lobby is large and beautiful. The theming is well done, but not over the top, pay close attention to the detail in the images behind the guest services desks. Plenty of seating, Hotel Amenities(9/10 – Met expectations) – In Disney terms this is a cross between a Deluxe and moderate - and the amenities match that. There are sit down and casual options for dining - although not intuitive (see below). The pool is fairly large and there is an expansive splash area. Bonus amenities include movie showings, partial visibility of fireworks (with music) and random Bing-Bong sightings! Room: Design and Layout (8/10 – Met expectations) – Really nicely themed, fairly standard Disney room. Could use some kind of a table. Pixar lamp a really nice touch Comfort(8/10 – Met expectations) – Standard Disney beds and seating. Condition(8/10 – Met Expectations) – Some wear and tear, but nothing major Amenities(8/10 – Met Expectations) – Standard but actually themed to the hotel, even cups and coasters. Staff: Front Desk/Service(10/10 – Exceeded Expectations) – Every interaction was a pleasure - detail oriented and friendly, both at guest services and bell. Housekeeping (8/10 - Met Expectations) - Other Staff (8/10 - Greatly Exceeded Expectations) - Store staff helpful and polite. Food Service: Paid Dining: Restaurant/Cafe (8/10 - Met/Exceeded Expectations) – Dining at the hotel is a little counter intuitive. The cafe closes at 2 PM - lite bites are then available at the pool bar but this is not obvious unless you happen to go out there. Should be a sign at the counter. We used the restaurant for takeout one night, portion size was very reasonable, and the Mac and Cheese was stellar. Disney pricing does apply. Room Service(Not Avail) - Complimentary Dining: Breakfast (NA) - Club/Executive Lounge (if Applicable) (NA) - Other Areas: Special Perks(bonus points) - 2 points awarded for random Bing Bong meet and greet. 1 bonus point for not just distance but ease of access to Downtown Disney and Parks Other: Family Friendly: Incredibly so. Pet Friendly: Unknown Notes/Summary: It's a Disney hotel, so price plan accordingly. But its a great option for a Disneyland visit, with the caveat there are MANY non Disney options within a 10-15 min walk of the park. About my system - All scores are based on expectations, where 7.5 = met expectations, 10 is highly exceeded, and 1, well, something went horribly wrong. Expectations take into account a number of factors, such as price paid, brand, and location. They will vary greatly from the Waldorf Astoria to a Super 8. All scores are averaged and translated to a score out of 10. 1 Trip Advisor dot applies for each 2 points, so 4 dots is the most likely scenario.