A sculpture of the iconic Pixar Ball and Lamp welcomes guests at the front lobby entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with an abstract mobile of Pixar characters floating from the skylight above. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Opened on January 30, 2024, Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland’s Resort is the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. With creative nods to the artistry and storytelling of Pixar Animation Studios, this newly reimagined hotel blends contemporary comfort with imaginative theming.
A Whimsical Welcome in the Lobby
From the moment you arrive, the Pixar magic begins. Guests are greeted by a sculpture of the Pixar Lamp and Ball at the entrance. Inside the lobby, colorful artwork spotlights beloved Pixar characters, and an animated mobile floats overhead. It’s the perfect first impression of this unique hotel experience.
A sculpture of the iconic Pixar Ball and Lamp welcomes guests at the front lobby entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with an abstract mobile of Pixar characters floating from the skylight above. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Pixar-Inspired Guest Rooms
Each guest room features vibrant Pixar design elements, including curated artwork, concept art headboards, and fun nods like Pixar Ball pillows and lamp-style lighting. These comfortable, modern rooms are a cozy celebration of Pixar’s creative legacy.
With whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios such as lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball, guests can enjoy themed guest rooms in a comfortable and contemporary setting at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Splash Into the Pixar Pool Area
Families can unwind at Pixel Pool, zoom down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide, or cool off at Nemo’s Cove splash pad. Private daybeds and pods are available for rent, and fire pits inspired by Pixar characters offer a relaxing evening retreat.
Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can splish and splash at Pixel Pool, take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and frolic with Hank on the pop-jet splash pad at Nemo’s Cove at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Playful Fun at Pixar Shorts Court
Next to the rooftop pool area, guests can enjoy outdoor games themed to Pixar short films. From Bao Toss to Follow the Leader, Shuffleboard, and Burrow Path, this imaginative space adds extra fun to your stay.
Guests can enjoy their stay by heading to the Pixar Shorts Court on the rooftop deck of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with interactive games and imaginative free play inspired by Pixar’s famous short films “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
STOR-E: Themed Shopping Experience
Inspired by “WALL-E,” STOR-E offers Pixar-themed merchandise, toys, apparel, and essential travel items. It’s a must-visit for fans and collectors alike.
The gift shop STOR-E at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., offers Pixar-themed apparel and toys, plus more Disneyland Resort souvenirs and sundries. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Dining at Pixar Place Hotel
The hotel features multiple dining options operated by Great Maple:
Great Maple Restaurant: A ground-floor eatery serving upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The modern American eatery Great Maple operates a grab-and-go coffee spot called The Sketch Pad Café, in addition to the flagship restaurant on the first floor of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. This spot is located near the lobby and serves assorted pastries and grab and go snacks accompanied by a selection of coffee and tea, while displaying a timeline of Pixar films conveyed through character design and early concept art. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The Sketch Pad Café: A grab-and-go coffee spot near the lobby with Pixar film timelines displayed in early concept art.
Small Bytes (Opening March 2024): A rooftop bar near Pixar Shorts Court, offering light fare and pixel-art portraits of Pixar characters.
Opening in early March, Small Bytes will offer salads, wraps, assorted cheese plates, signature beverages and more on the rooftop deck at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Adjacent to the Pixar Shorts Court, it will feature pixel-art style portraits of 22 Pixar characters. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Later in 2024, the hotel will debut themed signature suites:
Coco Suite: A vibrant two-bedroom suite inspired by Miguel and the Rivera family.
Incredibles Suite: A midcentury modern suite featuring spy-fi design and Incredibles memorabilia.
Concierge-level guests will also have access to the Creators Club lounge, showcasing Pixar and Imagineering collaborations with snacks and drinks available all day.
Later this year, Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., will offer its new lounge. Creators Club, to its concierge level guests.
Exclusive Perks for Hotel Guests
Guests enjoy a private entrance to Disney California Adventure Park, making park access easy and convenient with a valid park ticket and reservation.
Extra Pixar Touches
Throughout the hotel, guests will find:
Custom lobby music with 10 new Pixar arrangements.
16 Pixar character silhouettes in the floors and elevators.
Meet-and-greet moments with Bing Bong and Joe Gardner.
Fitness center artwork featuring Mike and Sulley.
Creators Club décor that includes nods to retired Pixar attractions.
Pixar Place Hotel blends Disney hospitality with the heart and humor of Pixar, creating a one-of-a-kind stay. Whether you’re a longtime Pixar fan or discovering it for the first time, the magic of storytelling surrounds you here.
Disneyland Resort celebrated the grand opening of Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30 with a festive ceremony featuring appearances from Disneyland Resort and Pixar Animation Studio executives as well as visits from some classic Pixar characters. At the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., the imaginative 15 story hotel is the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Disneyland Resort celebrated the grand opening of Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30 with a festive ceremony featuring appearances from Disneyland Resort and Pixar Animation Studio executives as well as visits from some classic Pixar characters. At the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., the imaginative 15 story hotel is the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., weaves the artistry of Pixar into a comfortable and contemporary setting where guests gain a new perspective on some of their favorite Pixar worlds and characters. Through carefully curated artwork and décor, Pixar Place Hotel evokes the inspiration and humor that goes into every Pixar film, while celebrating the artistic process. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
A sculpture of the iconic Pixar Ball and Lamp welcomes guests at the front lobby entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with an abstract mobile of Pixar characters floating from the skylight above. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
At select times, Joe Gardner from Pixar’s “Soul” drops by the hotel lobby to play piano for passing guests at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Joe Gardner gets lost in the music surrounded by deep purple walls and drawings of jazz musicians and counselors from “The Great Before.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
At select times, Joe Gardner from Pixar’s “Soul” drops by the hotel lobby to play piano for passing guests at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Joe Gardner gets lost in the music surrounded by deep purple walls and drawings of jazz musicians and counselors from “The Great Before.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
At select times, Joe Gardner from Pixar’s “Soul” drops by the hotel lobby to play piano for passing guests at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Joe Gardner gets lost in the music surrounded by deep purple walls and drawings of jazz musicians and counselors from “The Great Before.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Guests may encounter Bing Bong from Pixar’s film “Inside Out” at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., where he makes his worldwide debut and first appearance at any Disney property. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Guests may encounter Bing Bong from Pixar’s film “Inside Out” at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., where he makes his worldwide debut and first appearance at any Disney property. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The gift shop STOR-E at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., offers Pixar-themed apparel and toys, plus more Disneyland Resort souvenirs and sundries. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Modern American eatery Great Maple operates a flagship restaurant on the first floor of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Great Maple specializes in upscale comfort food, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Hotel guests can enjoy a new and expanded fitness center featuring a mural of Mike and Sulley from “Monster’s University” running on a treadmill, inspired by Pixar’s “Monsters University.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Modern American eatery Great Maple operates a flagship restaurant on the first floor of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Great Maple specializes in upscale comfort food, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Modern American eatery Great Maple operates a flagship restaurant on the first floor of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Great Maple specializes in upscale comfort food, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
With whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios such as lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball, guests can enjoy themed guest rooms in a comfortable and contemporary setting at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
With whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios such as lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball, guests can enjoy themed guest rooms in a comfortable and contemporary setting at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
With whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios such as lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball, guests can enjoy themed guest rooms in a comfortable and contemporary setting at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
At Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can take a winding water ride down the “Finding Nemo”-inspired Crush’s Surfin’ Slide. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can splish and splash at Pixel Pool, take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and frolic with Hank on the pop-jet splash pad at Nemo’s Cove at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can splish and splash at Pixel Pool, take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and frolic with Hank on the pop-jet splash pad at Nemo’s Cove at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can splish and splash at Pixel Pool, take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and frolic with Hank on the pop-jet splash pad at Nemo’s Cove at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful water play area where families can splish and splash at Pixel Pool, take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide and frolic with Hank on the pop-jet splash pad at Nemo’s Cove at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Guests can enjoy their stay by heading to the Pixar Shorts Court on the rooftop deck of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with interactive games and imaginative free play inspired by Pixar’s famous short films “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Featuring portraits and maquettes of iconic Pixar characters, the main lobby invites guests to begin their adventure amid a vibrant and colorful blend of different art galleries at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The rear entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., welcomes guests with décor inspired by the stages of character design development as ideas go from pencil and paper illustrations to something built in the computer. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The rear entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., welcomes guests with décor inspired by the stages of character design development as ideas go from pencil and paper illustrations to something built in the computer. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The rear entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., welcomes guests with décor inspired by the stages of character design development as ideas go from pencil and paper illustrations to something built in the computer. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The rear entrance of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., welcomes guests with décor inspired by the stages of character design development as ideas go from pencil and paper illustrations to something built in the computer. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Later this year, Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., will offer its new lounge, Creators Club, to its concierge level guests. The new lounge celebrates the collaboration between Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios with concept art, maquettes and attraction posters, and guests may enjoy snacks and beverages throughout the day. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
As Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., modern American eatery Great Maple will open a grab-and-go coffee shop and rooftop pool bar this fall, in addition to the flagship restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. The lobby coffee shop called Sketch Pad Café will serve assorted pastries accompanied by a selection of coffee and tea, and the rooftop pool bar to be named Small Bytes will offer salads, wraps, assorted cheese plates, signature beverages and more. (Great Maple)
As Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., modern American eatery Great Maple will open a flagship restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. Great Maple specializes in upscale comfort food, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Great Maple)
Guests can enjoy their stay by heading to the Pixar Shorts Court on the rooftop deck of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with interactive games and imaginative free play inspired by Pixar’s famous short films “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Guests can enjoy their stay by heading to the Pixar Shorts Court on the rooftop deck of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with interactive games and imaginative free play inspired by Pixar’s famous short films “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
As Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., modern American eatery Great Maple will open a grab-and-go coffee shop and rooftop pool bar this fall, in addition to the flagship restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. The lobby coffee shop called Sketch Pad Café will serve assorted pastries accompanied by a selection of coffee and tea, and the rooftop pool bar to be named Small Bytes will offer salads, wraps, assorted cheese plates, signature beverages and more. (Great Maple)
Guests can enjoy their stay by heading to the Pixar Shorts Court on the rooftop deck of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., with interactive games and imaginative free play inspired by Pixar’s famous short films “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Opening in early March, Small Bytes will offer salads, wraps, assorted cheese plates, signature beverages and more on the rooftop deck at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Adjacent to the Pixar Shorts Court, it will feature pixel-art style portraits of 22 Pixar characters. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Featuring portraits and maquettes of iconic Pixar characters, the main lobby invites guests to begin their adventure amid a vibrant and colorful blend of different art galleries at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The modern American eatery Great Maple operates a grab-and-go coffee spot called The Sketch Pad Café, in addition to the flagship restaurant on the first floor of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. This spot is located near the lobby and serves assorted pastries and grab and go snacks accompanied by a selection of coffee and tea, while displaying a timeline of Pixar films conveyed through character design and early concept art. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
At Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., guests can lounge on the rooftop deck near the pool on cozy couches surrounding firepits inspired by some of Pixar’s more hotheaded characters, including Jack-Jack from Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and Anger from Pixar’s “Inside Out.” (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
As Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., modern American eatery Great Maple will open a flagship restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. Great Maple specializes in upscale comfort food, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Great Maple)
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