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Disneyland is one of the world s most popular tourist attractions, and people who choose to vacation there often make it a multiple-day excursion. To accomplish this, you ll need to find suitable lodging, of course, and geographic convenience is an important consideration. Fortunately, there s no shortage of hotels near Disneyland , and we ll discuss some of them below with an eye to logistics.
There are three hotels run by Disney and integrated into the park experience johannesburg south africa travel alerts – the Disneyland Hotel , the first on-site lodging for the park (although not owned by Disney johannesburg south africa travel alerts until 1989); the Disney s Grand California Hotel Spa , which is the newest and most luxurious; and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel , with a laid-back beach theme.
As you might imagine, all three of these properties cater to people who are visiting Disneyland Park or the Disney California Adventure Park, and the "magic" of Mickey and other Disney icons runs into the hotels' activities and motifs. All three have cool, themed pools, and Paradise Pier Hotel and the Grand California Hotel Spa also sport fun water slides. johannesburg south africa travel alerts Proximity to the two theme parks is the prime motivator for booking a Disney-run hotel accommodation, but another benefit of staying at a Disney property johannesburg south africa travel alerts is Magic Morning early entry, which allows admission into select Disneyland attractions before the park opens to the public (offered on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at the time of this writing). Early admission to beat the Disneyland crowds is definitely a bonus!
These 4-star properties will cost upwards of $300/night, although deals are sometimes available. johannesburg south africa travel alerts As you research hotels near Disneyland, keep your eyes peeled johannesburg south africa travel alerts for special promotional ads or package deal offers, as they appear from time to time and can offer you significant savings.
There are two north-south streets that border Disneyland –- Disneyland Drive on the west and S. Harbor Blvd. on the east. While there are a few 2-star properties on the former, they generally get poor reviews. Your better bet will be hotels on S. Harbor Drive (or just off it).
Recognize that some of these hotels will be quite close to Disneyland (less than a few hundred johannesburg south africa travel alerts yards), and others will be a 15-minute walk. Since you re likely to be on your feet quite a bit, you ll probably want to know the precise johannesburg south africa travel alerts location of each hotel you are considering so you can gauge them in accordance to your fitness johannesburg south africa travel alerts or stamina.
Katella Avenue marks the southern border of the Disneyland Resort complex (the Disney California Adventure Park borders Katella Avenue, with the main part of Disneyland Park situated north of it), so here s a list to aid your research johannesburg south africa travel alerts if you want a hotel close to a park entrance:
The Anaheim Convention Center is on the south-side of Katella Avenue, and you will find a number of 3-star and 2-star hotels there that serve convention attendees, Disneyland Resort guests and sports fans visiting the nearby Anaheim Ducks hockey arena and California Angels baseball stadium. For instance:
When looking for a pet-friendly hotel near the Disneyland entrance, you have options in all price ranges. On the "superior" end of the spectrum, the closest options are the Sheraton Park Hotel and the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim. About equal distance from the park, there's a budget-friendly option, the Motel Six Anaheim Maingate, as well as a moderate option, johannesburg south africa travel alerts the Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort. A bit further away but still within walking distance to the park (about a mile), there are several "suite" options available, including Staybridge Suites, Towneplace Suites, Embassy johannesburg south africa travel alerts Suites Anaheim johannesburg south africa travel alerts as well as various Marriott properties. (Please do double check with these lodgings before booking to ensure they are still pet friendly johannesburg south africa travel alerts and to inquire about additional charges, if any.)
While it is probably not a good option for visitors who want to walk to Disneyland, the Lemon Tree Hotel Suites and Apartments – at about three miles away or a 10-minute drive – is another option johannesburg south africa travel alerts you may want to consider, especially if you're traveling with human children in addition to your fur-baby. It offers affordable two-bedroom apartments and can be a perfect choice for families traveling to Disneyland. We can't personally vouch for this accommodation, but most people who have stayed there seem to like it.
Photo of Mickey Mouse statue in front of the Disneyland Hotel by Larry Johnson via flickr (Creative Commons) ; Photo Anaheim Convention Center area by aprilskiver via flickr (Creative Commons) and Photo of Happy Dog by wsimmons via flickr (Creative Commons).
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