A slew of changes and additions are coming to the Disneyland Resort hotels. There are three official hotels connected to Disneyland Resort – Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian and Pixar Place Hotel. Disney has announced that each hotel will be receiving updates to their concierge levels as well as some other changes. In this post, we’ll share the news!
Many of these changes won’t really have an effect on me or this site, so I’ll keep my commentary to a minimum. As much as I’d love to be frequenting the concierge lounges and club levels of any of these hotels, that’s not happening for me! One day, maybe. But all of these changes look nicely done and thought out.
The one that does interest me the most are the Napa Rose changes that are detailed first in the following news. Napa Rose remains one of my favorite restaurants I’ve been to and refreshing the atmosphere is a wise move. I look forward to eating there when it reopens. That’s it for my commentary, let’s get to the actual news!
Exciting plans for the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort have been announced, providing even more options for guests planning their Disney vacation. The future will bring two all-new concierge lounges, new décor touches to guest rooms, new themed suites and a beautiful new look for Napa Rose restaurant.
Napa Rose to Bloom with New Interior, Beautiful Patio
The award-winning Napa Rose is taking its dining experience to the next level with an exquisite new look that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability. The restaurant will have a rustic elegance and will be a tapestry of California’s storied history of wine and wine making, using natural textures such as reclaimed French oak flooring and columns (a type of wood used to make wine barrels), hand-pinged artisan metals, leathers, deep colors of cabernet, and an eye-catching chandelier inspired by California’s Mission grapevines.
Along with its existing dynamic exhibition kitchen, the restaurant will expand the counters where guests can watch the masters in action. Outside, the gorgeous patio is being enhanced with more seating for lovely al fresco dining, with two new fireplaces adding to the charming ambiance.
Napa Rose will temporarily close this spring and is slated to reopen in fall 2025. The restaurant, known for its refined California cuisine made with superb ingredients, will introduce a new menu and will still feature fan-favorites such as the Smiling Tiger Salad, along with an impeccable wine collection of more than 1,500 labels. To make way for these enhancements, there will be temporary updates to dining offerings at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Plans Underway for Two All-New Concierge Lounges at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian
This summer, the Disneyland Hotel will unveil an all-new concierge lounge, High Key Club, celebrating the music and sounds of Disneyland park circa 1955. Swanky and sophisticated, colorful and fun, the lounge will also pay homage to the mid-century modern aesthetic of the era.
This stylish oasis in the sky will draw inspiration from the enduring legacy of original and classic sounds at Disneyland park. Celebrating not only music, artists, musicians, and voices, but also unique instruments, bands, foley sounds, and history of audible magic at the park that Walt Disney brought to life, High Key Club will feature a custom soundtrack showcasing the sounds and songs of the park and will display prominent artifacts.
High Key Club will nearly double the space of the previous club-level lounge in the hotel’s Adventure Tower and will be a special place for concierge-level guests to watch Disneyland park fireworks and enjoy music from the show on nights that feature pyrotechnics.
In addition to The Veranda concierge lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, plans are underway for the hotel to add a second club-level lounge nearby.
This newly designed, two-story space will celebrate classic California Craftsman design and will be a perfect spot for lounging with a good book, relaxing with a glass of wine or admiring the hotel’s Great Hall lobby below. Continuing the hotel’s forest theme of the Great Hall lobby, the new concierge lounge will be inspired by giant sequoias and will be located high in the “treetops” of the 5th and 6th floors — an “aviary” where club level guests can relax, rest in luxury and hospitality.
This space will continue the unique Californian Craftsman design by showcasing columns and arches inspired by the existing lobby architecture, wrought iron branching details, and beautiful hand-crafted tile murals. The flora and fauna will keep with the story of the sequoias.
Certain to be stunning, the lounge will be filled with natural light during the day and a golden glow at sunset from expansive skylights, with a two-story stained-glass door and a curved staircase leading to the mezzanine. This new space is slated for completion in 2026.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit Pixar Place Hotel just yet, here’s a look at the Creators Club concierge lounge, which debuted this past year and showcases the collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios featuring concept art, maquettes, attractions posters and cheerful décor.
At all three hotels, club-level guests are invited to these lounges to enjoy snacks and beverages throughout the day and a dedicated concierge.
Disney’s Grand Californian to Add New Décor to Guest Rooms
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will begin refreshing all its guest rooms, including the Disney Vacation Club Villas. The décor will complement the rooms’ existing Arts & Crafts motif, yet will add new bold colors across the carpets, upholstery and bedding, with accents inspired by the beautiful California wildflower blooms often found in Impressionistic plein air paintings that helped define the art movement of the Arts and Crafts period and continue to inspire artists today. Most notably, each room will have new artwork that was commissioned from local plein air painters.
Pixar Place Hotel Reveals New Details on Themed Signature Suites
This summer, Pixar Place Hotel will add two new, two-bedroom themed premium suites, opening new doors into the worlds of Pixar Animation Studio’s “Coco” and “The Incredibles.”
The Coco Suite, with Oaxacan-style architecture, will feature terracotta tiling, Mexican artisan quilted and woven pieces, a fireplace, unique handcrafted wooden furniture, and thoughtful touches of hand-painted art. The Coco Suite is inspired by the film’s Rivera family hacienda with many family photos and mementos.
The Incredibles Suite will have a mid-century design with a “spy-fi” twist. In “Incredibles 2,” DevTech businessman and Super fan Winston Deavor lends his striking home for the Parr family to live. Now he has designed the perfect getaway for the family! The suite includes a primary bedroom for the Parr parents, with a connecting room for Edna Mode designed by Edna herself. Beginning with a hand-scanning prop at the entryway, guests will encounter Super-inspired touches and special effects including a spy phone, hidden messages, a secret door and other surprises!
These themed suites are in addition to the hotel’s several other room types including standard rooms and one, two and three-bedroom suites to accommodate various family travel needs.
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