Disneyland Resorts Planning and Information Thread....UPDATED 8/14/21

[smartlabelprint]

Home2Suites / Hilton Garden Inn is new.
1850 S. Harbor is Renovated and is a best western now, I believe

 

[LovesTimone]

Wow... You really are a rock star... this is so great...

I am sooo following along... Thank you!

 

[Pluto468]

Thank you for taking the time to post this! It's great to have so much useful information in one place

 

[SherylLC]

Wowsa! Great information here!

One suggestion is to mention the Paradise Pier Hotel is actually a shorter walk and more convenient to the parks than the DL Hotel. Going back to the PP from the parks you can bypass all or much of DTD by using the California Adventures exit or DTD exit (next to Sephora, I think) into the Grand Cal's lobby, then exit through the Grand's entrance. Left turn and then a very short walk to PP entrance.

 

[Matrixleos]

***Updated on 8/14/2021***

Updated all the Good Neighbor Hotel Information
Updated section on Backpacks
Updated section on Filtered Water Refill Stations

More Updates To Come Soon....

 

[Matrixleos]

Wowsa! Great information here!

One suggestion is to mention the Paradise Pier Hotel is actually a shorter walk and more convenient to the parks than the DL Hotel. Going back to the PP from the parks you can bypass all or much of DTD by using the California Adventures exit or DTD exit (next to Sephora, I think) into the Grand Cal's lobby, then exit through the Grand's entrance. Left turn and then a very short walk to PP entrance.

Thanks for the tip, I added your quote on Paradise Pier shortcut to the OP.

 

[stardusty21]

Thank you!

 

[BriannaRuth]

Are they still allowing non-GCH guests to use that entrance into the GCH?

 

[Matrixleos]

Are they still allowing non-GCH guests to use that entrance into the GCH?

Yes, no issues you can go in the main entrance as a non-GCH guest.

Although if you're talking about the direct DCA enterance, you HAVE to be a GCH guess to use it or have a reservation for one of their restaurants.

 

[kristensideaoffun]

Are they still allowing non-GCH guests to use that entrance into the GCH?

Yes, no issues you can go in the main entrance as a non-GCH guest.

Although if you're talking about the direct DCA enterance, you HAVE to be a GCH guess to use it or have a reservation for one of their restaurants.

To enter GCH through the main entrance, you have to be a guest or have a dining reservation. You cannot enter the main entrance without one, however, there have been mixed reports about people being allowed through the security gates by the street. Guests at PPH used to not be able to enter GCH through that entrance. They are now allowed to because there are no dining options currently available in PPH.

Anyone can enter GCH from DTD.

As far as the DCA entrance goes, there are mixed reports there, as well. When I stayed there in early June, we had to show a room key or dinner to enter the hotel from that entrance. Others did not have to.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Yes, no issues you can go in the main entrance as a non-GCH guest...

As the pp said, this is true as long as you have a confirmed dining reservation at the GCH. CMs will ask to see your email confirmation or the confirmation on your app.

 

[dorchrislen]

Do you do a lot of dining in the parks? The one thing I have tried to research but have not found is which restaurants only take orders through mobile ordering currently. I read a lot of reviews about how long you have to wait and I’m thinking that I prefer to avoid using mobile ordering, but don’t want to waste my time in a line thinking I can order on the spot only to be turned away.

 

[Matrixleos]

Do you do a lot of dining in the parks? The one thing I have tried to research but have not found is which restaurants only take orders through mobile ordering currently. I read a lot of reviews about how long you have to wait and I’m thinking that I prefer to avoid using mobile ordering, but don’t want to waste my time in a line thinking I can order on the spot only to be turned away.

Sometimes, you have to factor when you're reading or hearing information.

Few months ago, Mobile Orders were really bad and you had hours long waits after you click on "I'm Here" button to pick up the order. Although in recent weeks/months, doing Mobile Ordering has gotten better.

When I was there 2 weeks ago, I did mobile ordering for Hungry Bear, Mint Julep Bar and Pym's Test Kitchen early on the morning. Just so that we could secure the time slots we wanted for our meals. Those Mobile Orders worked great and either my food was immediately ready for pickup or I only waited less than 5 minutes.

Then at Docking Bay 7, I was going to do a Mobile Order for their Cold Brew Coffee but I saw the Mobile order area had about 15 people waiting for pickups. Then when I went to check on the Stand-by line, there was only one person there. So I figured I'd be faster to do Stand-by.

So it's really a wait and see. Remember, your credit card does not get charged till you click on the "I'm Here" button for the pickup of the food. So if you see the Stand-by wait is shorter, feel free to cancel the Mobile Order and go with Stand-by.

 

[Matrixleos]

I will write up a detailed Mobile Order and Sit Down Restaurant reservations process in my next update.

 

[dorchrislen]

So it's really a wait and see. Remember, your credit card does not get charged till you click on the "I'm Here" button for the pickup of the food. So if you see the Stand-by wait is shorter, feel free to cancel the Mobile Order and go with Stand-by.

Excellent advice! This is what I will do. Thanks!

 

[LovesTimone]

Sometimes, you have to factor when you're reading or hearing information.

Few months ago, Mobile Orders were really bad and you had hours long waits after you click on "I'm Here" button to pick up the order. Although in recent weeks/months, doing Mobile Ordering has gotten better.

When I was there 2 weeks ago, I did mobile ordering for Hungry Bear, Mint Julep Bar and Pym's Test Kitchen early on the morning. Just so that we could secure the time slots we wanted for our meals. Those Mobile Orders worked great and either my food was immediately ready for pickup or I only waited less than 5 minutes.

Then at Docking Bay 7, I was going to do a Mobile Order for their Cold Brew Coffee but I saw the Mobile order area had about 15 people waiting for pickups. Then when I went to check on the Stand-by line, there was only one person there. So I figured I'd be faster to do Stand-by.

So it's really a wait and see. Remember, your credit card does not get charged till you click on the "I'm Here" button for the pickup of the food. So if you see the Stand-by wait is shorter, feel free to cancel the Mobile Order and go with Stand-by.

Here in Orlando at WDW, We hate the mobile ordering... I have a food allergy, which is not very common... so they would send you to wait in line, and it was such a process... or I would have to go with a burger and fries... Even then with mobile ordering, it would kick you out. So for us we did TS so that I could be sure of what I was eating... Plus every-time we have done mobile ordering the food was soooooo cold we had to request hot food, and wait...

 

[COASTIEandMATE]

I will write up a detailed Mobile Order and Sit Down Restaurant reservations process in my next update.

Being a golden oldie I would so appreciate any help I can get on mobile ordering, thanks!!