Just booked flights and then saw this on where to stay and play: Disneyland resort hotels vacation guide. During my last visit, I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and discovered that the extra magic hour access was absolutely worth the splurge. Getting into the park early meant riding Space Mountain twice before the regular crowds arrived. The proximity to Downtown Disney was another game-changer being able to pop back to the room for afternoon breaks made such a difference for my family.
I learned that booking a resort hotel also gives you access to preferred dining reservations and dedicated entrance gates. My best tip is to request a room facing the Downtown Disney district the evening fireworks views were incredible from our balcony. The pool areas are seriously underrated too; the monorail waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel were almost as fun as the park attractions themselves. Always good to stay informed about Disneyland Hotel Guide changes like this.

