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)
Step into the Magic: Explore Pixar Place Hotel, Disneyland’s Newest Gem! Opened Jan 30, 2024, it’s the US’s first fully Pixar-themed hotel. Enjoy contemporary rooms, Great Maple dining, a “Finding Nemo” splash pad, a fitness center, and more. Immerse yourself in the artistry and humor of Pixar!
For room reservations or more information, guests may visit Disneyland.com or call (714) 956-MICKEY (6425) or contact their travel professional.
According to Kirstin Makela, Art Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, “Walt Disney Imagineering was so inspired to take a peek behind the curtain and learn more about the creation of our favorite Pixar films. We wanted to bring this iconic collection of artwork directly to our guests in unique ways throughout the property and new artwork created for the hotel.”
Here is a look at some of the details.
Lobby: Pixar film highlights adorn the front desk, showcasing characters in vibrant artwork. A giant Pixar Lamp sculpture steals the spotlight, while an animated mobile of beloved characters dances above, capturing their essence from initial sketches.
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)
Guest Rooms: Each room boasts a lively Pixar-inspired design, featuring curated artwork and a charming Pixar Lamp. Headboards showcase concept art from various films, arranged by color temperature to illustrate their impact on scene tone.
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)
Pool Area: Dive into fun at the colorful pool area, where families can enjoy Crush’s Surfin’ Slide, Pixel Pool, and Nemo’s Cove splash pad. Rent private daybeds or pods by day, and gather around fire pits resembling famous Pixar characters at night for a cozy ambiance.
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)
Pixar Shorts Court: Play outdoor games inspired by Pixar shorts next to the rooftop pool. Enjoy Bao Toss, Follow the Leader, Shuffleboard, and Burrow Path, each themed to a different short film. Indulge in snacks under the love-struck umbrellas from “The Blue Umbrella.”
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)
Shopping: Explore STOR-E, a retail shop named after “WALL-E,” featuring artwork inspired by iconic Pixar symbols. Discover Pixar-themed apparel and toys alongside Disneyland Resort souvenirs and essentials.
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: Pixar Place Hotel features multiple food and beverage offerings operated by Southern California-based eatery, Great Maple:
Great Maple: The 6,500 square-foot restaurant is located on the ground floor just off the lobby, serving playful takes on upscale comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel guests, theme park goers and local diners can enjoy signature dishes in a modern space, including buttermilk fried chicken and maple bacon doughnuts, Cajun shrimp and cheddar biscuit benedict, soda pop-braised baby back ribs, charred cauliflower hummus, maple pecan-crusted salmon, market fish and a variety of inspired salads.
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: Just off the lobby, this grab-and-go coffee shop serves a selection of pastries, coffee and teas. The wall décor shows a timeline of Pixar films conveyed through character design, with early sketches of some favorite characters offering insight into the artist’s journey.
Small Bytes – opening early March 2024: The rooftop pool bar will serve salads, wraps, assorted cheese plates and more with signature beverages. The bar’s exterior wall features 22 pixel-art style portraits of Pixar characters designed specifically for the hotel.
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)
Themed Signature Suites – coming later in 2024: When final touches are complete later this year, Pixar Place Hotel will have 479 total guest rooms, including two new themed signature suites.
Coco Suite: Inspired by Pixar’s “Coco,” the cozy yet luxurious two-bedroom suite pays tribute to Miguel and the Rivera family’s legacy through vibrant Oaxacan art.
Incredibles Suite: A midcentury modern suite with a spy-fi twist, this two-bedroom home base features Parr family memorabilia from “The Incredibles.”
Concierge Lounge – coming later in 2024: Available to concierge-level guests beginning later this year,the Creators Club on the second floor will have snacks and beverages available throughout the day. The lounge will showcase the collaboration between Pixar and Walt Disney Imagineering, featuring Pixar attraction posters, concept art and a playlist of tunes from Pixar experiences in Disney parks around the world.
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)
Special Theme Park Access: Guests of Pixar Place Hotel can enjoy a convenient, dedicated entrance to Disney California Adventure Park just a short walk from the hotel, with a valid park ticket and theme park reservation.
Fun Facts:
Specially composed for Pixar Place Hotel, the new lobby music includes 10 new arrangements of Pixar cues and celebrates favorite themes from many Pixar films. The Pixar Place Hotel album is available digitally for guests to listen to.
16 Pixar character silhouettes embedded in the lobby floor and elevator cabs are a nod to the floor details found at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif.
Appearing for the first time at any Disney property, Bing Bong from Pixar’s “Inside Out” makes his world debut at Pixar Place Hotel. At select times, he may be found creating core photo memories with guests.
At select times, Joe Gardner from “Soul” may be seen and heard playing the piano near the hotel’s staircase, delighting guests as he shares anecdotes and loses himself in “The Zone.”
In the Creators Club, concierge-level guests will discover a few fan-favorite elements of past and present Pixar attractions, including a bug light fixture from “a bug’s land” and a snake ride vehicle from Jessie’s Critter Carousel.
Mike and Sulley from Pixar’s “Monsters University” can be spotted on treadmills in a mural in the new fitness center.
The artwork at the rooftop Small Bytes bar exterior features pixel-art style character portraits, which is a nod to the use of computer technology in Pixar’s films.
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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