For those opting for the most luxe possible experience at the Disneyland Resort Hotels, the concierge lounges are a nice way to unwind and maybe enjoy a light snack or beverage. Now that Pixar Place Hotel has officially opened, the new Creator’s Club is that new exclusive space.

Here’s a look at everything guests will encounter at the newly opened Pixar Place Hotel.

What to Expect

The 15-story hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure Park offers contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, new dining featuring Great Maple restaurant, a rooftop pool area with a “Finding Nemo”-themed splash pad, new fitness center, play court, shopping and more.

Dining Options

Great Maple

The 6,500 square-foot restaurant is located on the ground floor just off the lobby, serving playful takes on upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel guests, theme park goers and local diners can enjoy signature dishes in a modern space, including buttermilk fried chicken and maple bacon doughnuts, Cajun shrimp and cheddar biscuit benedict, soda pop-braised baby back ribs, charred cauliflower hummus, maple pecan-crusted salmon, market fish and a variety of inspired salads.

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More Dining:

• The Sketch Pad Café: Just off the lobby, this grab-and-go coffee shop serves a selection of pastries, coffee and teas. The wall décor shows a timeline of Pixar films conveyed through character design, with early sketches of some favorite characters offering insight into the artist’s journey.
• Small Bytes:  This location will serve up inventive floats and tasty “bytes,” such as ceviche, soft pretzels and nachos, and will be open to non-hotel guests. (MORE INFO)

Shopping

STOR-E is located just off the lobby is the new retail shop.

• Pixar-themed apparel and toys, along with Disneyland Resort souvenirs and sundries, are available here.
• The name is a nod to the film “WALL-E,” and the shop’s artwork is inspired by memorable icons from Pixar films, including the scuba mask from “Finding Nemo,” balloons from “Up,” and Hank’s coffee pot from “Finding Dory.”

In the Lobby

• Favorite moments from Pixar films are featured at the front desk, with characters pictured larger than life in curated artwork.
• A sculpture of the iconic Pixar Lamp balancing atop its ball is the focal point of the lobby, with an imaginative mobile of beloved Pixar characters floating from the skylight above. The mobile depicts characters at the beginning stages of Pixar filmmaking, when the artists create the characters’ most basic shapes and colors.
• Specially composed for Pixar Place Hotel, the new lobby music includes 10 new arrangements of Pixar cues and celebrates favorite themes from many Pixar films. The Pixar Place Hotel album is available digitally for guests to listen to.
• 16 Pixar character silhouettes embedded in the lobby floor and elevator cabs are a nod to the floor details found at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif.

 

See it for Yourself

Pixar Place Hotel is now officially open at Disneyland Resort. The hotel officially transitioned from its former name as Paradise Pier Hotel on January 30, 2024.

For room reservations or more information, guests may visit Disneyland.com or call (714) 956-MICKEY (6425) or contact their travel professional.

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