Pixar Place Hotel officially opens at Disneyland Resort
Iman Palm
Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort officially opened Tuesday after an extensive transformation. The hotel is the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.
Guests visiting the reimagined hotel may encounter characters like Bing Bong from “Inside Out” or see Joe Gardener from “Soul” playing the piano in the lobby. This is Bing Bong’s first appearance at any Disney property worldwide, theme park officials announced.
Guests may encounter Bing Bong from Pixar’s film “Inside Out” at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, where he makes his worldwide debut and first appearance at any Disney property. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Disney Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim, CA is set to be reimagined and transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort. (Artist Concept/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. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and this artist rendering shares a glimpse of the new Pixar Ball and Lamp sculpture and character mobile that will be in the lobby. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and this artist rendering shows a reimagined guest room filled with whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios, like lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball. When the property officially transforms into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, it will weave the artistry of Pixar into a comfortable, contemporary setting. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)
Beginning July 28, 2023, guests staying at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel can enjoy a “Finding Nemo” themed water play area where families can frolic in a pop-jet splash pad, as part of the ongoing transformation into Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. which is scheduled to be complete this winter. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
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)
In late 2023, a family play court will be added to the deck at the Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA , with activities inspired by Pixar’s famous short films. Interactive games and imaginative free play celebrate favorite friends from “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds,” and “Burrow.” Guests may also enjoy food and drinks under the love-struck umbrellas from “The Blue Umbrella.” (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)
The gift shop STOR-E at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim offers Pixar-themed apparel and toys, plus more Disneyland Resort souvenirs and sundries. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
Character artwork, concept rendering and never-before-seen work from Pixar Animation Studios artists themed to movies like “Inside Out,” “Soul,” and “Finding Nemo” can be seen throughout the hotel. The artwork will showcase the artistic process from early sketches to finished designs.
The hotel’s lobby will be home to the new centerpiece. A character mobile will hang above the Luxo Jr. lamp as it balances atop the red-starred blue and yellow Luxo ball.
The mobile, suspended from the lobby’s skylight atrium, is expected to feature characters from “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Wall-E,” “The Incredibles,” “Inside Out,” “Toy Story,” “Soul” and “Coco.”
Hotel rooms also got a Pixar makeover with Luxo Ball pillows, Luxo Jr. Lamp lighting fixtures and Pixar character illustrations made just for the hotel decorating the space.
The Great Maple restaurant, which opened in November, is located on the hotel’s ground floor. The restaurant’s menu consists of upscale comfort food like buttermilk fried chicken and maple bacon doughnuts and the Cajun shrimp and cheddar biscuit Benedict.
The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The two other new eateries, Small Bytes Pool Bar and Sketch Pad Café are also run by Great Maple.
A family play court was also added to the pool deck area. The new space will host interactive games and free play inspired by Pixar short films like “La Luna,” “Bao,” “For the Birds” and “Burrow.”
Guests can also enjoy food and drinks while sitting under blue umbrellas from “The Blue Umbrella” or watch the Disneyland fireworks show.
The new Stor-E gift shop, inspired by the “Wall-E” Pixar film, will sell Disneyland merchandise like clothing, toys and souvenirs.
The reimagined hotel sits right across the street from Disney California Adventure Park, so guests can enjoy convenient access to the theme park. Overnight guests can also enjoy early theme park entry.
