The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

We wanted that new car smell magic for this vacation because our previous Disney stays had been seemingly less and less for more and more. The Villas did not disappoint. Our room was the biggest most comfortable we’ve ever had and it cost less than the Grand Cali. I expect the overall experience changes with the season. We booked deluxe preferred view for weekday Xmas b4 traditional school breaks. The pools were nearly empty despite 70s sunshine. I loved zero slide wait times and enjoyed empty Villa side hot tub. I noticed hot tubs on slide side were often exceeding capacity. Plenty of lounge chairs. Our last visit b4 they had wrist band checks and rules against camping was impossible to get more than one lounge that you had to hunt and scrounge for. Wonderful pool experience this time!!!! Also super luved conveniently close location dining at palm breeze and drinks/snacks at Trader Sam’s. On Friday night the live performance Hawaiian singers were fabulous. Lovely stay!! Would have been close to 5 star if they included parking or lowered the price a bit more.

We have stayed off property the last few visits. I have to say now since staying at the The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, I only want to stay at the Villas going forward. This truly is a magical hotel and has just the right amount of Disney! It really showcases Disneyland's past and present. Our Check-in experience was great! Stephen from Utah was very welcoming and gave us great recommendations from his personal favorites found all around the hotel and across the Disneyland resort! The room was clean, bright, and well-maintained. The theming of the rooms were simple and the subtle details of Disney really shined. We had a princess and the frog themed room for our stay. It was nice to have a mini-refrigerator and Keurig in the room as well. The lobby of the DVC tower was beautiful and had subtle retro theme lounge with tables to play board games, watch tv or plug-in and get some work done. There is a massive mural of an assortment of Disney Animated Characters and we were informed there are several hidden mickeys, so happy hunting! There are two pools at the Disneyland hotel and one of them is beside the DVC Tower which is the Palette Pool. We didn't use the pool that much because it was a little chilly when we went. I could keep going, but it truly was a magical stay! hope to stay there again soon!

This was our third stay at the Disneyland Villas. We like it more than the other hotel towers, because the villa studio has a kitchenette. It was about $600-700 per night so it will set you back, but it’s cheaper than Pixar Place or Grand Californian. Onsite paid laundry and room service are nice too. I like how you can preorder tangaroa terrace and coffee shop food from the app, and we also ate at goofys kitchen - which is expensive at $80/adult but the kids love to see the characters and the buffet food is decent (prime rib, salmon, plenty of kids food of course). ||It’s nice to roll out of bed and get into the parks right away, and then go rest back in the room after lunch. It’s more walking if you stay at other hotels in town. One bummer we learned is the park shuts off monorail service when it is “too hot”, like above 90. So that made us need to walk a lot more to get into Disneyland. You can still enter grand Californian and use the private DCA entrance even though you are staying at the villas. When it was hot in the parks, we swam at the pools which is always a hit. The staff are cheerful and second to none. We did self parking and it was easy. ||One new thing we tried, there are amazon locker locations in a shopping center 1 mile away, so if you need stuff overnighted , it’s pretty convenient. Disney doesn’t allow package delivery directly to the hotel.

What a great experience! Spent 6 days here. Yes, mostly at the parks. However, when we were in the room it was a great experience! Clean, lots of accommodations, lots of food options, and great location for easy access to the parks and downtown Disney. Loved our stay here! Only complaint is that the pool closes at 9pm which made ot impossible to soak soar muscles and feet from spending the day at the parks. I recommend they keep their pools open longer for their guests.

While a splurge, the Villas are still great value given their proximity to the parks (10 minutes from hotel door to turnstiles), newness, and altogether upscale feel. Plus, the Disneyland Hotel is an iconic spot and must-visit for any Disney aficionado willing to throw down the cash for the experience, as all of the Disney touches keep you in the bubble while away from the parks. We found the standard room to be an excellent spot for a family of 4: the little kitchenette, murphy bed, and shower were highlights for us. All of the dining on-site is spectacularly overpriced, meaning we didn't dabble in much, but did make a point to visit Trader Sam's, which was a lot of fun and features terrific drinks. The pools were fun and a hit with the kids. All in all, for Disney fans, this is a must. For others looking for a more economical, give-me-the-basics hotel, look elsewhere.

Rooms are extremely nice but not a fan of this place. 1) Stupid confusing layout of your plaza. Let’s put a bunch of hotels right next to eachother and call them all Disney hotels then give guests room key cards with NO TOWER NAME that just says Disney?!?! 2) You put do not disturb/no room service placard on your door, they still come into your room regardless 3) They force you to use bellman if you want a baggage cart. Unpacking/packing luggage from their $45 per night parking lot requires 10-15 minute walk to your room from the parking lot each time.

Love the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel! Magical decor and guest service and comfy beds to recharge batteries between rope drops. Can't beat staying at the Disneyland Hotel for the convenience and ambiance. A great addition to the resort.

The rooms were well maintained and modern. The staff was very welcoming. My only complaint is that it's quite the walk to the rear buildings such as the Frontier Tower. If you have a lot of luggage and need to make two trips to the parking garage expect to walk a few thousand feet.

Since my daughter turned 2, it's become a tradition that we take her to Disneyland for her Birthday and check in to the Disneyland Hotel for about a week for a little staycation. The Villas had just opened the previous Fall (2023) when we stayed to celebrate my daughter's 4th Birthday in January 2024. The Hotel at that time was brand new and absolutely beautiful. The staff was wonderfully accommodating and hospitable. Our room was great and so whimsical. Room service was great. The staff always managed to do something special for my daughter on her Birthday...every year! And I am so THANKFUL to them for making her Birthday even more special. On our last visit, they left her gifts and balloons in our room. The same the previous year. Another year, they knocked on the door and sang to her bearing gifts. So very special and priceless. The only downside to the Hotel ( and truly the only one) is that they don't have a Club Level Concierge Lounge (where the following are available to members: refreshments, Continental breakfast, evening drinks/deserts, and cordials). In fact, none of the other 2 Disneyland hotels do; it's just located in the Adventure Tower. If you're staying in the other Towers, you would need to walk and sometimes (January when we go) it's just too cold and too far. I wish the hotel would invest in a Club Level Concierge Lounge in the other 3 Towers as well. Just my two cents.

I stayed in a studio room, and unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. The room was much smaller than anticipated for the price(points)--fine for two petite adults (women) maybe teenagers or perhaps a woman and one child, but definitely not suitable for two young kids or a large man. There simply isn't enough space for children to walk around or play. While I wasn't expecting a large room, having stayed in similarly described accommodations before, this one was exceptionally tiny. On top of that, the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. I didn't realize it at first, but I woke up with terrible back pain and barely slept all night--something my fitness tracker confirmed. I'm 30, active, and fairly small (5'2") as i was walking in the park today, I had to keep taking breaks it hurt so bad, I was shocked by how much the bed affected me. My 5-year-old son also tossed and turned all night and was so grumpy the next day that we had to cut our expensive trip short. We left the park at 1:30 pm! He kept telling me how tired he was, he even took a three-hour nap as soon as we left the hotel he hasn't napped in years The decor was cute, but the "towel blankets" they provided were strange and let's be honest cheap. Thankfully, when I asked for a warmer blanket, they brought me a white quilt, which was much better--this should really be the standard option in the rooms with at least four pillows. On a positive note, the grounds were clean, and the staff, including the bartenders, were very kind and accommodating. They even went out of their way to find milk for me, which I really appreciated. I will return I have been coming here since I was 2 but would absolutely avoid the studio rooms and opt for a regular room in another tower. My advice: skip the studio entirely.

If you are even slightly disabled stay away from here. I will admit I'm used staying at the Grand Californian and expected the Disney standards to be at this hotel as well. They were not. This was one of my worst stays ever at Disney in over 30 years. The bathroom was like a closet. The floors were extremely slick with even a drop of water (room & bathroom). No water pressure in the sinks and shower. Management was rude and made us feel unwelcome. The beds were so tall my 6ft SIL struggled to get in them. The chair/bench was slick and everytime we tried sitting on it we slid off. There no real chairs in the room. I will say the rooms were beautiful and had a the usual disney flair.

We stayed here in July of 2024. We stayed in a resort studio room with a preferred view. Unfortunately, the view wasn't great at all for the price. Although we did have a view of the DVC pool, we also had a view of what didn't seem "premium"where you could see residential street. Not very magical for the price point. The room was beautiful and was Sleeping Beauty themed. It was clean, but very small in my opinion. After staying at Disneyland Hotel, Animal Kingdom and Grand Floridian, these rooms seemed pretty tight but still pretty practical. We brought a wagon full of snacks and drinks and everything fit well in the mini fridge and small kitchenette. Overall, we had a lovely time and I'd definitely be back but I think I will skip paying extra for a "premium view" that may not be so premium.

First time at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel and we thought it was amazing! We received notice that our room was ready early so we headed over and checked in before dinner. From the staff at the parking lot to all other staff we encountered with, everyone had the Disney courtesy that they are known for. As we entered our hotel room, we were amazed at how clean and upgraded it was. I am always impressed when the bathrooms are clean and the shower door is extra clean! We loved that the toilet is separate from the main restroom area. I always bring my own cleaning supplies and to my amazed that I didn't have to clean much. The room was large enough to fit us all. The design was so accommodating and thoughtful for family and most of all to children. The sofa bed was so smartly designed and we just loved everything about the room. The headboard lighted up and our room theme was Tiana and we were just in awe about it all. The decor was beautiful! The room had everything we needed. Our view was amazing over looking the pool area. We loved the easy and convenient access to Downtown Disney and the grounds were stunning. Our children enjoyed roaming around and they even went to the fitness center. We also liked how the area had a lot of restaurants and shops. If we are ever able to stay at a Disney hotel, we would definitely choose the villas again!

Our first time visiting our home resort. We parked nearby and checked in at the Disneyland Hotel and trekked to the other side to our timeshare. We had resort view but it was not in the quad area but of the pool at the villas. The walk to the park was very far, but good exercise. We did not have a chance to enjoy the pool and hot tub, but they all looked very nice. We did eat on site and enjoyed Goofys kitchen.

We were fortunate to book a stay at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel and it did not disappoint. Not only do you receive all of the perks of staying on property, but these rooms are beautifully decorated the Disney way. We stayed in a deluxe studio suite. It had room for four, a small kitchen, views a plenty, and a lovely bathroom. My only complaint would be the single sink instead of a double. Every detail was designed with care. The staff, per Disney, always went above and beyond. Having then toured the property, becoming a DVC member is something we are now seriously considering. If you have the opportunity to stay in the Villas...DO IT! You will be hooked!!!

We love staying at one of the Villas, however there was a fire alarm one early morning. We went downstairs in our pajamas with our 4 yr old. Once outside, we went to sit down at the concierge patio with two other families to get warm. The staff lied to us and another non white family and told it was safe to go back. But it wasn't safe yet. They kicked us out while they served a white family hot chocolate. The white family was not a concierge member either. So racist! Not so happiest place in the world!

Amazing one night staycation! Arrived on a Sunday at 10:30 am for check in. As soon as we stepped foot in the door, we were greeted by friendly staff and escorted to a front desk representative. We were given a pool pass and allowed to store our luggage until our room was ready. My kids were able to take advantage of various pools and slides featured at this resort. Our room was ready by early afternoon. The Deluxe Studio included a queen bed and Murphy bed perfectly accommodating my family of 4. Our spacious room with home-like comforts bursted with design details and creative inspiration from the animated classic Sleeping Beauty. Centrally located, we were able to walk to Downtown Disney for lunch and dinner. At night, we went out to the lawn area to view the thrilling Disney narrated fireworks show. Our stay at the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel was memorable and magical!

They placed us in a Duo Villa, which was odd for the price per night, $$$$$ a Murphy Bed (really?!) and you had to exit the building to enter the room not covered walkway on the backside of the building street side. (2nd flr) The room was small, the balcony over looking the pool was bigger than the actual room. Housekeeping entered the room even though the "Room Occupied" was hung in the door, the next day knocked on the door @ 9:00 am asking when we are checking out, even though checkout wasn't until 11:00 for the amount of money Disney charges you bet I'm staying in the room until it's time to go. Other than that the magic seems to have disappeared at Disneyland, Disneyworld still has it.

Awesome! When you enter everyone greats you with "Welcome Home". The pool area has Mickey's Tugboat as a wet play area for the little ones. It's adorable. I wanted to play in it lol. The sauna is inside of a building next to the pool for privacy. Love it

Recently my wife and I enjoyed a getaway to the Villas at the Disneyland hotel. As Disney Vacation Club members we were thrilled that a new resort was coming as previously; only the Villas at the Grand California offered a DVC resort and they were always in high demand. While our Deluxe Studio did not have the full kitchen, washer and dryer, and jet tub like the one-bedroom and above units, it offered more than one would expect in a hotel room as it offered a toaster, refrigerator, microwave, and a full selection of plates, glasses, and utensils for in-room dining. The television offered the ability to pair with our phones and we were able to stream from various providers during our stay. While we did not attend the parks on this visit; we still had a great time with the amazing Disney service while we shopped and dined at Downtown Disney. We arrived in town before our room was ready and as such we enjoyed a nice lunch at the Jazz Kitchen since we had not eaten since earlier that morning. We explained to our server that we had reservations at Storyteller's Café for dinner and asked what would be a light and suitable option. We went with the Gulf Coast Poutine fries which were topped with cheese and a sausage gumbo. We paired this with French Quarter Salad with Grilled Chicken which was the perfect option. Our next stop was at the Star Wars Outpost for some shopping before we went to the lobby of the Grand California hotel to enjoy the Piano music and atmosphere before we went to our dinner reservation at Storyteller's Café. The buffet style offered an assortment of soups, salads, fruits, carving station options, and sides from mashed potatoes to macaroni and cheese as well as an array of bread and meat options. Doing a low-sugar option was tough as they had a very impressive selection of fresh deserts but I managed to avoid temptation. We walked back via the new Pixar Place hotel and took in the amazing decorations and got a look at the shopping and dining options that were offered before we went back to our hotel. Downtown Disney is going through several additions and the new entry and courtyard was fantastic and the construction shows that several new additions were coming as part of the massive updates coming to the parks in the next few years. The next morning started with a visit to Goofy's Kitchen for their amazing character Buffet which featured numerous breakfast and lunch options from eggs, custom omelets, meats, sides, soups, salads, and a massive selection of baked goods and sweets to name but a few of the tempting options. When a staff member heard I was doing the low-sugar thing; he joked that I was in the wrong place not to be tempted but admired my resolve. Later in the morning, he surprised me by bringing a no-sugar pineapple sorbet from the kitchen which was absolutely amazing and perfect for a summer day. The parade of characters that made visits to our table also highlighted our visit. We spent the next few hours shopping at Downtown Disney and made our way back to the room to change for our time at the pool. The hotel offered multiple pools, slides, hot tubs, and splash areas for all ages and we found a nice shaded area to relax when we were not in the refreshing water. For dinner, we went to the Pixar Place Hotel and enjoyed The Great Maple Modern Eatery which offers a mix of Ribs and burgers, salads, Breakfast, and more. We started with the Parmesan Truffle Fries and Chicken Soup which were both great and opted for a Chicken Taco Salad and Cobb Wedge for our dinners. Both were large portions and very fresh. Genevieve opted for the Beignets for dessert and I looked on as she had several large treats served. She had one which was said to be amazing and the rest made their way home. While this experience is on the pricier side; it does feature great food and service as well as lots of variety for those looking for some great dining options outside the resort. We enjoyed the walk back to the room through the garden areas around the towers and settled in for the evening to enjoy the room. Our checkout was very smooth and while our parking was covered as a DVC member on this trip, it should be noted that the city imposes a tax on stays even when paid with DVC points for the new Villas and this was collected at Check Out. While our time was too short and we wished a longer stay was possible; we have a return already planned for October as I was able to get tickets for the Oogie Boogie Bash and look forward to hopefully being able to stay in the Villas again as we are waitlisted for our next visit.