Pixar Place Hotel

Pixar Place Hotel is the first and only hotel in the world dedicated to celebrating the films of Pixar Animation Studios. Its contemporary design harmoniously blends with the charming Pixar artistry, extending from the lobby to the rooftop pool deck. Enjoy accommodations featuring Pixar-themed furnishings, artwork crafted by Pixar Animation Studios, and all the modern conveniences you would anticipate from a Disneyland Resort hotel. This hotel is an ideal choice for families seeking a delightful and relaxing getaway.

Pros:

  • theming is amazing

  • newly renovated rooms & resort

  • big pool slide

  • club level rooms

  • rooftop area to view fireworks

  • can use Grand Californian entrance to California Adventure

  • lower cost

  • rooftop games for kids

  • easy walk to Downtown Disney monorail station

Cons:

  • pool is a little small but has a big slide

  • not as many food options

  • new elevator system is difficult with strollers

  • farther from Disneyland entrance

Dining

  • Great Maple Restaurant

  • The Sketch Pad Cafe

  • Small Bytes

Recreation

  • Pool

    • 3 themed Pools

    • 1 water slide

  • Seasonal live music and activities

  • Fitness Center

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History

Pixar Place Hotel opened in 1984 as the Emerald Hotel of Anaheim, eventually becoming the Pan Pacific Hotel. Disney purchased it in 1995 and changed its name to DIsneyland Pacific Hotel. In 2001 it was renamed Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel because it overlooked ‘Paradise Pier’ at the new Disney’s California Adventure. In 2022 Disneyland announced it would be re-themed to Pixar Animation Studio artwork, and reopened as Pixar Place Hotel on January 30, 2024.

It’s the first Disney resort dedicated to Pixar Animation. It has fabulous theming in the lobby, rooms, and pool and rooftop game area with fireworks viewing.