Former longtime Disney employee here. I agree with the above post. With small kids the best option is staying on property so you have easiest possible hotel access for naps, meltdowns, clothing change, etc.So, can you catch a Disneyland Shuttle and stay on property (I think you have to make reservations in advance)?
If so, then stay on Disney property. You'll either want to stay at Grand Californian or Disneyland Hotel. The Grand Californian is literally a few minutes walk to the entrance, plus they have a back entrance into California Adventure Park. The Disneyland Hotel is about a 10 minute walk to the entrance (they may have the monorail running and there is an station right by there, as I recall, plus I believe Disneyland Hotel has a parking garage). Plus, both walks go through Downtown Disney which is nice. Also, if kids need a nap in the afternoon, it is super easy to walk back to the hotels. If you want clean hotel rooms, you are guaranteed to find both those mentioned extremely clean.
If those won't work due to price, there are quite a few hotels right across from the parks along Harbor Boulevard. Courtyard by Anaheim Theme Park Entrance is probably under 10 minute walk. Has bunk beds. Have not stayed here but have considered when we were looking at visiting. I want to say it's somewhat new-ish and looks pretty clean.
Statistics: Posted by 31QOTM — Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:53 am — Replies 11 — Views 1515
