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Hotel overview

Overlooking Paradise Pier in Disney's California Adventure™ Park, this polished hotel is a gracious celebration of all things Disney and the nautical California seaside. Enjoy an impressive array of features that are distinctively Disney including great dining, impressive amenities and a roller coaster-inspired water slide at the rooftop swimming pool.

Location

Disneyland® Resort
Long Beach, CA, USA - Long Beach Municipal Airport : 30 miles
Los Angeles, CA, USA Los Angeles Intl Airport (LA : 60 miles
Ontario, CA, USA - Ontario International (ONT) : 60 miles
Santa Ana, CA, USA - John Wayne Airport (SNA) : 15 miles

Property information

Year Built: 1985
Last Renovation: 2010
Accessible rooms: 15
Floors: 15
Total rooms: 489

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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General policies & fine print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies: Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy:

Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 2765 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Slippery pool deck- but great hotel

    MAJOR POOL SAFETY CONCERNS. pool deck was extremely slippery- multiple children falling even while just walking. Apparently not a new issue-l other guests said same spot was slippery last year. Complained to Matt at pool deck who placed a mat over spot but it was gone the next day. Made fun of me for pointing out safety concern. Matt is clearly incompetent at his job and would like the hotel to get sued for injured guests. Pool was also very cold- everyone was in hot tub but max 8 ppl allowed. Disappointing since it’s a kids hotel. Slide was closed over the weekend for “maintenance” Front desk was amazing. Restaurant and room service were amazing.

    Oct 01, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Impressive in every way! Especially great for small children

    For the least expensive Disneyland properly hotel option, Pixar Place impresses with its theming, amenities, and location. It feels much more like a brand-new hotel than a remodel. The special details and artwork, that represent just about every Pixar movie ever released, make walking the grounds, lobby, and hallways a truly fun and uniquely Disney experience. The staff is top tier, especially Frances who assisted with our check-in. This is a perfect hotel for small children. Our toddlers loved pointing out their favorite characters, and the pool area is fantastic with a Nemo-themed splash pad. There were two pack-and-plays waiting in our room when we arrived. The “secret” entrance to DCA is a huge time saver, and walking across Downtown Disney to the main gates takes just a little over 10 minutes. We didn’t get a chance to try the restaurant, but we stopped by the incredibly cute coffee shop every morning. The only complaint is the elevators, which use a different kind of system and would get very backed up at busier times. The system accounts for what floor a guest needs to go to, but not the size of their group, so it would often assign multiple groups to the same elevator, creating logjams. We will definitely stay at Pixar Place again on our next Disneyland trip. It blew away our expectations and made us feel immersed in Disney magic during our entire stay.

    Sep 22, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Outstanding Remodel, elevators can be slow.

    We absolutely loved the hotel. The Paradise Pier was clearly gutted and this remodel is fabulous. The rooms are well laid out, well lit, spacious with a bright spacious bathroom. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The elevators with the system of selecting your floor in advance can be slow but one elevator was down during our entire visit, so once that is in working order the situation may be improved. I read reviews saying you could hear noise from other rooms easily and when we walked into the room there was a sound machine which made me nervous about potential noise. I tend to be a light sleeper. There was no problem at all. The sound machine was just a nice addition if you wanted to use it. We stayed on the 14th floor with Club access. The Club was great (what a great coffee machine; cappuccinos, lattes) although the variety of food options could be better. I do think the club should be open later than 8pm though. The staff in the hotel were incredibly nice; every single one we encountered. The Pixar theme is well done including the live piano player from Soul to the appearances from Bing Bong in the lobby. It's a short walk just across the street to California Adventure through the dedicated gate for Pixar Place guests and a quick walk through the Grand Californian Hotel to Downtown Disney and on to Disneyland. This hotel is actually much closer to the parks than the Disneyland Hotel. We would highly recommend this hotel.

    Sep 20, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful Stay

    My family stayed at Pixar Place in June. There were still some renovations happening but our room was wonderful. Every special “Pixar” touch in the decor was really cute and clever. My kids had fun figuring out what character would be on the elevator floor each time we took the elevator. The lofi Pixar music is such a cool touch. Small things like this made it so special for my 4 and 6 year old. We loved how easy it was to walk to the parks, and the special entrance into DCA was amazing. The splash pad and water slide were great. I do think the pool is a bit small for the hotel size but the pool deck had fun activities and firework viewing that we took advantage of. Can’t wait for our next visit!

    Sep 15, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pixar Places Hits the Spot

    First time staying at this hotel. Wanted to give it a try. Overall, everything is new with the remodel. We really liked it. The Pixar vibe is modern and slick. The Pixar lamp was in the room and had some cool lighting options. This was in alignment with the other Disney hotels we have stayed in as far as quality and service are concerned. This was the 7th unique Disney hotel we have stayed in. Two downers: the elevator can take a long time. Sometimes it comes fast. On our way out for early entry, we took the north stairs down—which put us right at the crosswalk to the Grand Californian. Perfect. We cut through the hotel and out into Downtown Disney. The second downer—California Adventure started blasting Halloween music starting at 3 am, non-stop. I thought they must have been rehearsing for something. But it kept going. All night long. Come to find out they were playing music for the 4 am Run Disney crowd. Shouldn’t be an issue for nearly everyone who stays there—but it was a bummer for us that night. I found it as far from the parks as the Disneyland hotel—if you cut through the Grand Californian. We watched World of Color and tuned into the TV station. We were on floor 8 (of 15, I think), and had big blockages from the palm trees. Perhaps the higher floors have a better view. It was still fun. We liked the hotel, would go again, and recommend it.

    Sep 09, 2024