After visiting The Disneyland Resort the summer of 2008, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed! I love all things Disney and no my home is not decorated with Mickey Mouses. I just love the magic of visiting Disneyland, Walt Disney World and cruising with the Disney Cruise Line.  So I was so excited last summer when we were finally (after years of longing) staying at THE Disneyland Hotel! I had visited Disneyland many times as a teenager but never was fortunate enough to stay on property. So here we were in 2008, getting ready to walk into THE Disneyland Hotel.  I was giddy with excitement. The check in went smoothly and the decor was lovely in the atruim. Then we were directed to our building. As we walked the grounds of THE Disneyland Hotel, I felt relaxed and had that awww, we're on vacation feeling.  We were able to check in early and was so grateful our room was ready but this is where the disappointment sets in.  The room was so dated. The bedding looked worn and the lighting was insufficient.  Don't get me wrong, it was not dirty, just worn and in much need of updating. This did not ruin our trip by no means but I have to be honest, we ended up checking out early and heading over to The Grand Californian, which is updated and spectacular.  

So with that said, I was so excited to be able to share this exciting news. Beginning this August, THE Disneyland Hotel  will start a significant renovation project! WooHoo!! Significant guest room upgrades, new room amenities and exterior enhancements will feature an all new contemporary look with exquisite Disney touches woven into the decor.  A stunning new headboard that features an artistically carved representative of Disneyland Park's famous Sleeping Beauty Castle will serve as the focal point in each guest room. The background on the headboard uses fiber optics to create a magical skyline with fireworks-bringing the immersive park experience into the room.  Rooms also will feature black and white art that will take guests back in time, reinforcing the nostalgia and history of Walt's first theme park.

When completed, guest rooms will boast new flat screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, coffeemakers, safes capable of holding laptop computers, and new state-of-the-art telephone, cable and wireless Internet connections. Upgrades to plumbing, electrical, heating and airconditioning systems also are included in the project.

Disneyland Resort's original hotel, built in 1955, also will experience a noteworthy change to its exterior. All of the three towers will feature an updated look, with large windows that will give the outside a sleek, radiant blue tint. The windows will replace the current sliding doors and faux balcony railings and are designed to filter outside noise.


The hotel will remain open during the renovation, which will be conducted in phases, and is scheduled to be completed in 2012!

I don't know about you, but I have my calendar marked for a visit to THE Disneyland Hotel in 2012!! Hope to see you there!

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