Pixar Place is a great hotel located at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. I have stayed there twice now and have enjoyed both of my stays. This hotel is the first and only hotel to celebrate all of the films from Pixar Animation Studios.

Disneyland Hotel Benefits

When you stay at a Disneyland hotel, you will receive benefits exclusively for Disneyland resort guests.

Early Entry

Enter a theme park 30 minutes before regular park opening. Each day, either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure will be open early. Be sure to check the theme park calendar for the daily schedule. (Note: valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same date are also required). This is a great way to get into the park early, ride some great rides, and get photos without many people in the background. You may think that 30 minutes isn’t that long, but it’s plenty of time! Read more on this blog post about why early entry is worth it at Disneyland! 

Access to Theme Parks

To enter Disney California Adventure Park, guests staying at Pixar Place Hotel can use a walkway across the street from their hotel. It is super easy to enter the park from here! You can also walk across the street to Grand Californian and enter the hotel to access Downtown Disney and make your way to Disneyland Park. This bypasses the main Downtown Disney entry point and has fewer guests going through security.  Note:  An active hotel reservation at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels is required to use the direct access entry gate.

Activities and Celebrations

Guests can experience special activities and seasonal events during select times of the year. Most offerings are complimentary, but some may require a fee and are subject to availability. These are exclusive to hotel guests only.

Charge to Room

When staying on Disney property, you can use the Disneyland app to charge dining and shopping purchases from the parks or your hotel to your room. This makes it super easy and convenient to make purchases without having to take your wallet out every time.

Preferred Access to Hotel Dining Reservations

Hotel guests have preferred access to a limited number of available dining reservations to dine at select Disneyland hotel table-service restaurants during their stay.

Direct-to-Room Service

Check in through the Disneyland app. Check in through the app, and you will be notified when your room is ready. You can head straight to your room and start your vacation using the app!

Accomodations

Premium View:  Views of the Resort or Theme Park  // 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Standard View:  Views of Disneyland Drive or Parking Area //  1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds

Premium View – Club Level 

Standard View- Club Level

Pool Terrace- Club Level: Pool Terrace rooms feature a patio and provide easy access to the pool. // 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed

1 Bedroom Suite: Views of Theme Park, Disneyland Drive, or Parking Area // 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

2 Bedroom Suite: Views of Theme Park or Parking Area // 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Bed,s and 2 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofas

Pixel Suite – 2 Bedroom Connecting Suite: Pixel Suites feature a patio and provide easy access to the pool. // 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, and 1 Day Bed

Pixel Suite- 1 Bedroom: Pixel Suites feature a patio and provide easy access to the pool. // 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Pixel Suite – 3 Bedroom Connecting Suite: Pixel Suites feature a patio and provide easy access to the pool. // 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, and 2 Day Beds

Sketch Suite – 2 Bedrooms:  Views of City or Parking Area // 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, and 1 Day Bed

Sketch Suite – 1 Bedroom: Views of City or Parking Area // 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Club Level

Club Level Guests can enjoy the Creators Club, which is a concierge lounge featuring snacks, drinks, and concierge service throughout the day.

Dining

Great Maple Modern American Eatery

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this delicious American restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended!

The Sketch Pad Cafe

This quick-service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, perfect for on-the-go meals and coffee.

Small Bytes

Small Bytes is a Pixar-themed quick-service restaurant located on the pool deck of the hotel.

Recreation

Pools

Pixar Hotel has an all-new pool deck that features a pool, waterslide, whirlpool, and splashpad, inspired by Nemo and friends.

Poolsode Cabanas

Book a poolside private cabana, daybed, or pool to enjoy throughout the day. Experience a pod for 2 guests, a daybed for 4 guests, or a poolside cabana for 6 guests.

Pixar Shorts Court

Play interactive games at the Pixar Shorts Court. You can toss bean bags inspired by Bao into steamer baskets and push La Luna stars across the shuffleboard court.

Pixar Putt

Play mini-golf on a Pixar-themed gold court for a limited time! (closing August 17th, 2025). This is a pop-up mini golf course inspired by Pixar films. Book your tee time in advance to take part in this limited-time activity. Tee times begin every 30 minutes. The course takes approximately 90 minutes to play.

Fireworks Viewing

You can watch the Disneyland Park fireworks from the third-floor pool deck of Pixar Place on select nights! Disney even broadcasts a live synchronized soundtrack so it’s like you’re in the park without the crowds. It’s a fun way to see the fireworks from afar.

Fitness Center and Fitness Classes

Work out at the fitness center at Pixar Place. You can use the equipment or machines, as well as book a reservation for a fitness class. The gym is located on the second floor and is open 7 days a week.

Character Meet and Greets

Meet Bing Bong from “Inside Out,” as he makes his debut at Pixar Place.

You can also see Joe Gardner from “Soul” playing the piano near the hotel’s staircase.

Shopping

STOR-E is inspired by WALL-E located in the hotel lobby. This store offers souvenirs, gifts, and anything you may need that you may have forgotten to bring from home.

Parking

Self-parking for Pixar Place Hotel is available to registered hotel guests for $40 (plus tax) per night, per vehicle. Parking is not permitted for Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, or the Downtown Disney District. Note: prices are subject to change without notice.

Ready to book your Disneyland vacation? I have stayed at all 3 on-site Disneyland hotels and can help you pick the right one for you and your family! Contact me and let’s start planning your Disneyland vacation!

Love and Travel Dust,

Molly