01/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2024 13:04
Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The reimagined Pixar Place Hotel opened Jan. 30, 2024, marking the official transformation of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15-story hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure Park offers contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, new dining featuring Great Maple restaurant, a rooftop pool area with a "Finding Nemo"-themed splash pad, new fitness center, play court, shopping and more.
With a wealth of vibrant artwork on display, Pixar Place Hotel evokes the creativity, artistry and humor that each Pixar story holds. From initial sparks of inspiration to final designs, hotel guests can see how the filmmakers bring beloved Pixar movies and short films to life.
For room reservations or more information, guests may visit Disneyland.comor call (714) 956-MICKEY (6425) or contact their travel professional.
Address: 1717 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA, 92802
Creative team quotes
Kirstin Makela, Art Director at Walt Disney Imagineering
Tasha Sounart, Theme Park Creative Director at Pixar Animation Studios
Roger Gould, Creative Director, Theme Parks at Pixar/Walt Disney Animation Studios
Hotel details and information
Lobby: Favorite moments from Pixar films are featured at the front desk, with characters pictured larger than life in curated artwork. A sculpture of the iconic Pixar Lamp balancing atop its ball is the focal point of the lobby, with an imaginative mobile of beloved Pixar characters floating from the skylight above. The mobile depicts characters at the beginning stages of Pixar filmmaking, when the artists create the characters' most basic shapes and colors.
Guest Rooms: The bright and whimsical décor gives nods to Pixar throughout the comfortable and contemporary accommodations, with art curated expressly for the hotel and a Pixar Lamp in each room. The headboards consist of concept art from a variety of Pixar features, including "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 3" and more, arranged in order from warm to cool colors to demonstrate the importance of color to the tone of a scene.
Pool Area:Hotel guests can enjoy a colorful new pool area, where families can take a ride down Crush's Surfin' Slide, splash in thePixel Pool and play in Nemo's Cove, a pop-jet splash pad featuring characters like Hank, Squirt, Dory and Marlin. Guests may choose to rent private daybeds, cabanas or pods in the daytime; relax at night around fire pits sculpted to the likeness of some of Pixar's most hotheaded characters, including Ember from "Elemental" and Anger from "Inside Out"; and see fireworks from this rooftop deck on select nights.
Pixar Shorts Court:Adjacent to the rooftop pool, hotel guests can play outdoor games that pay homage to Pixar short films, such as Bao Toss, Follow the Leader, Shuffleboard and Burrow Path - respectively themed to "Bao," "For the Birds" "La Luna" and "Burrow." The nearby umbrella counter is an area to enjoy food and drinks under the love-struck umbrellas from "The Blue Umbrella."
Shopping:Just off the lobby is the new retail shop, STOR-E. The name is a nod to the film "WALL-E," and the shop's artwork is inspired by memorable icons from Pixar films, including the scuba mask from "Finding Nemo," balloons from "Up," and Hank's coffee pot from "Finding Dory." Pixar-themed apparel and toys, along with Disneyland Resort souvenirs and sundries, are available here.
Dining: Pixar Place Hotel features multiple food and beverage offerings operated by Southern California-based eatery, Great Maple:
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.
Concierge Lounge - coming later in 2024:Available to concierge-level guests beginning later this year,the Creators Clubon 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.
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.
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