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Forward
Forward  |  Why Travel to Disneyland?  |  My Favorite Things at Disneyland

Resources

Disneyland Trip Planning Phone List  |  Critique of Published Disneyland Trip Guide Books  |  Other Disneyland Resources on the Web

Planning Ahead

Planning Your Trip  |  What Time of Year You Should go to Disneyland  |  How Many Days Do You Need to "See It All?"  |  Other Attractions in Southern California  |  Estimating What Your Trip Will Cost  |  Rental Car Considerations  |  What You Should Pack to Take on Your Trip

Accommodations

Should You Stay On or Off Site?  |  Off Site Accommodations  |  Disneyland Area Campgrounds  |  Disneyland's "Good Neighbor Hotels"  |  On Site Hotels  |  Grand Californian  Hotel  |  Disneyland Hotel  |  Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel

Disneyland Resort Primer
A Disneyland / WDW Comparison  |  The Ins and Outs of Disneyland Reservations  |  How to Use Disneyland's Transportation System  |  Developing a Daily "Game Plan"  |  The Daily Afternoon Break Touring the Parks With Kids  |  Touring the Parks With an Infant  |  Touring the Parks with Disabled Guests

The Parks
General Issues
  |  All About Admission Media (i.e. Tickets)  |  General Park Operating Hours  |  "Magic Mornings", the Disneyland Resort's Version of Early Entry  |  Fastpass -- Disney's New "Virtual Queue"  |  Disneyland  |  Details-at-a-Glance  |  Touring the Park  |  Attractions  |  Shopping  |  Disneyland Shows and Entertainment  |  Parade of Stars  |  Believe: There's Magic in the Sky  |  Fantasmic!  |  Disney's California Adventure  |  Details-at-a-Glance  |  Touring the Park  |  Attractions  | Shopping  |  Eureka! The California Adventure Parade

Everything Else
Downtown Disney  |  Guided Tours of Disneyland

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Paradise Pier Hotel

Reviewer's Name:

Josh Viola

Reviewer's Email Address:

viola_josh@hotmail.com

Rate / Night (for your stay):

$190.00/per night

Date(s) of Stay:

October 20-26, 2001

Accommodation Used:

Standard Room / Studio

Accommodations Review:

First and foremost, I would like to start out saying that I haven't ever had a better vacation in my entire 18 years of living. This hotel was a lovely one that was very nice, and had an indistinct flair about it. The hotel is 15 stories high and has a beautiful glass elevator that made my stay more of a treat. From the moment you walk in, you are surrounded by a Disney theme that is not too overly played, but just the right amount to where you can appreciate it. Nice and helpful people are always at a glance and the security they have on guard makes you feel safe and secure.

Why Did you Select This Resort for your Stay?

It was less expensive than The Grand Californian, and looked more fun than the Disneyland Hotel. I guess it also had to do with those yellow tinted walls. Also, it has a secluded entrance into California Adventure which is awesome.

Room # and Location Description:

During our stay, we were put up on floor six, room # 617. A basic room; two beds, a TV, fridge, mirror closet, (nice bathroom), ironing boards, soaps, couch and table for eating. Very nice. I would recommend a bigger room if you have a family of 6 though-Its a tad on the small side.

Room Location Pros & Cons:

We were at the end of the hotel, the last room, and sometimes you can hear the people in the pool who are having fun. It's not a bad sound to go to bed too though. Rather pleasant.

Check-In / Check-Out Comments:

Quick check in, easy checkout. The front desk gives you some quick papers that will make your stay completely easy.

WDW Transportation Comments:

We never took the monorail once- It was a quick 10 min walk through Downtown Disney, rather nice.

Restaurant / Lounge Review:

We ate at the PCH grill every night. They have a clean staff, GREAT menu for everyone in the family and you always see a Disney character.

Pool Description / Comments:

The pool was great, the spa was even more great... wish that it was open all night though. The pool is open until 11:00 p.m.

What Suggestions Would you Give Anyone that is Considering This Resort?

Don't order off the menu for room service, It looks like decent prices, but they add 7 bucks to your bill for taking an elevator to get it to you. order from your room, then walk down to the PCH grill and pick it up there.

Other Comments:

It was a magical stay, I felt surrounded by good and happy people. The atmosphere is one of the best I have been in. I give my stay a 4 star rating out of 5.

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