Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

ANAHEIM, Calif. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a luxury retreat with a theme and architectural style reminiscent of the California Arts & Crafts era at the turn of the 20th century. Conveniently located in the center of the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers supreme accommodations and amenities to ensure each stay is magical. Many rooms offer breathtaking views of Disney’s California Adventure and Downtown Disney, both of which are majestically lit up at night. The hotel also offers a state-of-the-art gym and three restaurants – including the award-winning Napa Rose – along with relaxing lounges, a spa, sparkling pools, and high-tech meeting rooms and spaces.

VACATION VILLAS: In the fall of 2009, the first Disney Vacation Club Villas on the West Coast will open at the Grand Californian. The 50 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas will include kitchens, living and dining areas and other home-like amenities, the next phase of Disney’s innovative vacation-ownership program.

VIP ACCESS:Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has a private entrance to Disney’s California Adventure park and gives hotel guests VIP treatment and even quicker access to fun-filled adventures. Guests staying at Disneyland Resort hotels can also take advantage of Magic Mornings, which gives guests early entry to select Disneyland attractions.

NO BETTER WAY TO RELAX: Sit by the Fountain Pool, an oasis of tranquility where you can enjoy the soothing sounds of the artisan turtle fountain.

DATE NIGHT WITHOUT A CARE: Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa is conveniently located footsteps away from the Downtown Disney District, which offers shopping and dining diversions, along with theaters and music for entertainment. Exclusively offered to hotel guests, Pinocchio’s Workshop is a licensed care facility that provides onsite care services for children 5-12 years of age from 5 pm to midnight (for a fee).

MORE FUN FACTS:
· Story time is offered in the lobby at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. for the young, and young-at-heart.

· Available by request at time of booking are family-friendly rooms with bunk beds. For added adventure, sleeping bags with floor pads are also available upon request.

· Hotel provides daily newspaper delivery, in-room Internet access, self parking and local telephone calls.

· A convenient Concierge Level provides upgraded amenities and services, including priority check-in, access to an exclusive lounge, complimentary movies and more.

· Located only footsteps away are the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks and other hotels.

· Fine dining is available at Napa Rose; great meals and character dining are available at Storyteller’s Café and quick meals are available at Whitewater Snacks.

· Handy, around-the-clock room service is available for late meals or midnight snacks, so guests never have to go hungry.

· The Mandara Spa & Health Club offers guests a full array of relaxing services, including massages, facials and salon services.

· Dedicated porte-cochere for group arrivals.

· High-tech presentation amenities include remote-control lighting and projection, premier sound systems, ceiling-recessed screens, satellite up/downlinks and more.

· Two convention registration centers are solely dedicated to the needs of business groups, for added convenience.

· On-site business center is available to help with last-minute details.

· Convention Services office is on-site to offer support, answer questions, or provide additional assistance with meetings.

· Located within walking distance of the expansive Anaheim Convention Center.

BY THE NUMBERS:
· Once Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa expansion is completed in fall 2009, the hotel will feature 945 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 44 suites. Guests will enjoy three pools, including the Fountain Pool (a quiet escape), the Redwood Pool and slide (for the most active guests) anda Mickey Mouse-themed pool just for kids.
· 20,000 square feet of specially designed space for meetings and special events.
· 12,000-square-foot Sequoia Ballroom, with spacious pre-function area.
· 18 breakout rooms, including seven rooms connected to relaxing terrace areas.
· 300 underground parking spaces (once expansion is complete).