Disneyland's Grand Californian 2021 FULL Tour & Secrets | Everything You NEED To Know Before You Go

[@maeganhoney5593]

That ending life advice was amazing. Thanks for that. People wonder why I spend so much money on going on disney vacations. I want my kids to remember all the fun we had and that mom loves to see them smile.

[@frankiesb1]

The fitness center also has a water bottle refill station. Perfect for filling your bottle with filtered water before going into the parks.

[@bethsweeney715]

Thank you for sharing this Frank, we are staying there in October and I am constantly looking for someplace to refil my water bottle I will have to remember the fitness center from now on

[@FelonyRecords]

Christmas time is our favorite time to stay at the Grand. There is a floor to ceiling Christmas Tree and Santa photos on a craftsman style chair at the base.

[@aimeeyork6319]

This is so exciting to hear! I'm Christmas-obsessed! We will be staying there November 10-14 ... Do you think the tree will be up?😟

[@FelonyRecords]

@@aimeeyork6319 yes it will be. Santa is there mid afternoon and again in the evening. Not sure how it will work depending on masks and distancing by then.

[@christinehoolihan4200]

YES!!! and the enormous gingerbread house that even the big bad would not want to blow down. I can still smell the gingerbread and icing, it was as fun to watch it go up as it was to see it when it was complete!

[@aimeeyork6319]

Oops, I should have said we'll be at Disneyland Nov. 7-14, at the Grand Californian from Nov. 10-14 ... Do you think I'll be Christmas on the 7th or 8th?🤷‍♀️ Thanks❣💛💙

[@FelonyRecords]

@@aimeeyork6319 I believe they spend about a week taking down Halloween and putting up Christmas at the same time, so November 7th or 8th is what has been normal. Obviously this year who knows but Disney likes to stick to their routines.

[@christinehoolihan4200]

OOOoh man, this video was tooooooo short. I want to see what you all ate. I want to see the big slide. I want to see the observation deck for future fireworks shows....I want to see what became of White Water Snacks. Thank you for sharing some of your vacation with us. You guys are sweet for sharing.

[@Demonslayercore-w]

Awe look at Miles when he was a baby… too cute

[@WWatch48]

I love the fifth floor patio. It's also an amazing view at night with the pools glowing and the outline of Cars Land in the skyline beyond the hotel. You can also get a great view of the Christmas tree from up there during the holiday season. The courtyard is also a favorite place. For the times I've visited, I had the places to myself. They are amazing areas for those like me who need occasional space and alone time.

[@aimeeyork6319]

I'm hunkering down to watch this right now and I'm SO excited ❣I've been saving up forever, so we're going to stay there for 4 nights during our 1st family Disney vacation, so I'm loving all things Disneyland hotels❣💛💙❣

[@PauloBerni699]

You won’t be disappointed! We did a 4 night stay when I retired in 2016 with a room over looking DTD right above the Starbucks and the entire experience was top notch. The original DL hotel is very nice too. We live in AZ so have fortunately gotten out to DL many times but always had my eye on the GCH and finally staying there with my family was wonderful. Enjoy!

[@aimeeyork6319]

@@PauloBerni699 Thank you so much! Any tips for getting a good view? I reserved a Premium View Room, but don't really know the view options ... 🤷‍♀️

[@FusionPhantom24]

Missed the upper deck on the rear of the hotel....that overlooks the ferris wheel and night show. Great views from there....

[@benbaldwin5144]

Such a great tour Chris, thank you! Grand Californian has some great memories for me… one fond one is going to the Fireplace Lounge and hearing Disney Campfire stories as a youngster. That smell in the lobby is one of the best smells too!

[@richardcano2999]

Congrats PPP! Wow! It's so loving to see Miles grow up before our eyes! Been watching the vids before you met Amanda! Everyone grows like roses! Blessings! Love love love!

[@Samysue]

I love this video! I used to work in Downtown Disney and walk through the Grand everyday. I moved out of state last year so watching this brought back alot of memories.

[@SuperPoplyfe]

That's awesome! I have always been curious about that hotel. It's not in our budget but, I love to see how it looks. Thanks for that! Thank s to Disney for having you do these videos too!

[@DTapeman]

Glad we could help you guys out at the Grand! Hope you guys had such a great time with your stay! Can't wait to see you guys on your next trip!

[@aimeeyork6319]

P.s. Congratulations on 100,000! I was getting teary-eyed watching - Your family is the best and deserve all things good that come to you..💙💛❤

[@dcbourne]

Ok Chris, how did you miss the Mickey Ears on the step stool in the bathroom. I have always wanted to stay a DGH, but just can’t afford that.

[@scottstihler602]

I wish they would do a similar episode at the Disneyland Hotel, especially the Adventure Tower and include the E-Ticket Lounge.

[@nancieworthington3525]

I love that hotel! Walked through the lobby to have a look, we weren’t staying there, but so beautiful!!

[@c63655]

It's so cool to watch this video as my mother actually works in that hotel, though my personal favorite parts are the upper levels, as I've surprisingly never been on any other floors in the literal 10 years I've been going to Disneyland

[@TheNotSoFakeGilbert]

There's also the Paradise Viewpoint the 6th floor where you can overlook the pier and watch World of Color when it's going. Also every room has a channel to listen to World of Color if your room has a view of it.

[@cubbyandbuggy]

Loved staying here as a little boy and loved walking through as a young adult! Can’t wait to be able to stay here when I’m older!!

[@leesandoval8385]

Love this hotel! Just got married at Disneyland a couple weeks ago, & we stayed at the Grand Californian! Had such a blast with our family & friends! Nothing better than at the end of a long day at Disneyland or DCA, to walk straight into your hotel fresh off a trip down the Grizzly River Run Rapids! It was 90 degrees when we went so the was AMAZING!

[@scoring310]

Very informative. Really takes me back to the time when things are less complicated and the family would visit this hotel for fun. Thanks Chris!

[@purplepetpaws4297]

Love this video. The True Talk made me tear up 😢 Thank you always for your hard work.

[@aaronnadell1011]

Congradulations on 100k you brithe magic to everyone every vlog

[@kliddleable]

All of the decorative wood in the Hearthstone bar area is from one tree. We learned this taking the free hotel tour back in 2019.

[@RomiAlsaid]

Now I have to plan a trip immediately!! Thanks for all the tips!

[@naomiw7515]

What a gorgeous place!!!! Thank you for the tour. 💛

[@JimmyGoodYT]

Wonderful video! One of my favorite resorts on either coast. Well done, Chris!

[@qunewsguy]

2:14 "don't say California Grand... don't say California Grand... nailed it!" :-)

[@provostparkpass]

I was so nervous. 😂💚💙

[@nicka2256]

My favorite is the Chip and Dale in the orange orchard print in each bathroom.

[@ebr1840]

Congratulations on your 100K subscribers - love all your videos. The lobby of the Grand Californian is a great place to hang out / nap briefly on a hot day or after you’ve checked out and don’t need to leave to the airport yet! (Been there done that)

[@hphaunts]

Awesome vid Chris, I loved staying here

[@trgtsk8r73]

The Hotel is wonderful and worth the stay. Concierge level was absolutely amazing. The decor is nice, the outside fireplace is nice and the location cannot be beat!!

[@FelonyRecords]

That “luggage” part is also great for strollers.

[@provostparkpass]

😂 #truth

[@Skippster]

Thanks Chris!

[@idonnowhattoput]

Another detail about the lobby floor/rugs is that the flowers are open where the sun hits the floor directly and closed where it does not 😉

[@baggymacaw]

Just wanted to let you know that we've been watching your videos for the past couple of days and decided to book the Grand Californian because of your recommendation. We are celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary, so thanks so much for your help. Yes we used Get Away Today, and they said they would credit you. See you at Disneyland.

[@ginamiller6441]

We’re finally gonna stay here in November. 😃💙💚 thanks for sharing. Congratulations on 100K ✨🍿👍💙‼️

[@aimeeyork6319]

We are, too❣💛💙

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

That’s redwood trees woah 🤯 that’s mind blown as shown on 2:37.

[@bartplays3392]

Ooh this Hotel looks cool! Also congrats on hitting 100k subs you guys totally deserved it!!!

[@shadowlessxpan]

I love it! Hopefully we see a Disneyland hotel video featuring the themed suites soon!

[@naomikroeker8653]

It’s all about the memories! Speaking of memories how adorable to see baby Miles. 💕

[@dreamvacationsbylinda2282]

Thanks for the great video!

[@xxkyroxx6664]

my parents just told me and my siblings we are going in 3 weeks I've never been to Disney land we have been to Disney world, they also told us we are staying in that hotel. now I'm super exited

[@grumpyandvee989]

Great overview! We love the GCR!

[@eyeque215]

Congrat 100k...I love it.

[@mugglemisfit]

Great video! Thank you so much, I absolutely love finding out the little known facts. I got to stay here once as a kid, it has such striking architecture. Can't wait to go again now! Not the California Grand this time? 😂 Awesome job! Your channel is always so fun and uplifting💙💚 Congrats on 100k!

[@brenthoward1]

thank you so much for doing this video- I really appreciate it. as a recently hired guest services employee. i’m trying to learn as much as I can, about the incredibly gorgeous Grand Californian property. maybe I will even run into you two very special people there one day. 😊 your kindness & positive energy is very contagious. many blessings to the both of you.

[@ari3lz3pp]

Amanda reminds me of Jessica Raine so MUCH! Scrambling to decide if we want to splurge to stay here! I'd like to hear if the noise proofing is good enough.

[@bertapodaca7111]

The cookie shots they have holidays were so good. Do they still have White Water Snacks there? I love watching the monorail going through that hotel.

[@aimeeyork6319]

Cookie shots?🤷‍♀️ What are they?

[@bertapodaca7111]

@@aimeeyork6319 they are cookies shaped as shot glasses, with chocolate inside and filled with milk or chocolate milk.

[@aimeeyork6319]

@@bertapodaca7111 So in other words, Heaven!

[@vitaminwater6235]

You buy the experience!! instead of materialistic things! Appreciate it!!

[@ns-uo7it]

That video of baby miles was so sweet!

[@toshibavoodoo]

so excited, going to wait to watch on the big screen!! 110K tomorrow?

[@jessej.castillo283]

I loved staying here with my family. Especially when they were younger. Thee best resort to stay at on the Disney properties. A bit pricey but well worth it. U feel pampered there. Chris thank you for saying the Grand Californian Hotel. 🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽 man, seeing Miles when he was that small takes me back to when i first started watching the channel. Thank you for all u do and sharing your family and ur love of Disneyland for us. I think we are pretty equal in that area. 🙂👍🏽

[@rosaliegalasso791]

Always want to stay there! Plus I love Amanda’s skirt!

[@CaSweety510]

The Grand Californian is my favorite hotel at Disneyland! I’ve never had a bad time there and it has the best beds!! Regarding Storytellers Cafe, you can see the characters for breakfast only. You didn’t specify this so I thought I’d bring it up. I love the Napa Rose! It definitely is one of the nicest restaurants at Disney Parks. The chef and staff are so great. On my list is to try the concierge level room. My favorite place to take a break without actually returning to my room is the fireplace in the lobby. Such a cozy place to relax and cool down. The AC’s in the Grand are no joke!

[@dackvanorden3814]

Going in September! Super excited 😄

[@keepitclassc7551]

What is up! A humongous congratulations on 100k! You deserve it. I got to meat you near GG break out. Bright yellow Hawian shirt? 🤣 Anyway, we have just finished staying at the 3 resortd and the Grand Californian has completely ruined me. The only bad thing I found are the beds. They are so comfy, that it makes it hard to get out of bed in time for rope drop. Come on 200k!!!

[@ohm_sweet_ohm]

Just stayed there last week! It was amazing. :)

[@ritapatterson1047]

I never realized Arts & Crafts style referred to Artisans & Craftsmen - this makes so much sense!

[@angielomas1973]

Reminds me of The Wilderness Lodge. Was there in July. Going to GC next month so i am glad i got to see this

[@nzjonty]

I was so lucky to get an incredible deal through Get Away Today and stayed here for the start of the 2019 Oogie Boogie Bash, can’t beat walking straight into DCA! Such an incredible video guys… so many things I wasn’t aware of!!!

[@javiertopete5290]

Chris, you missed the hidden half Mickey on the step stool under the bathroom sink! Lol

[@rhondaarias606]

I love the Grand Californian. It’s my favorite Disney resort anywhere.

[@thehansenfamily2319]

I need to contact Get away today to book our vacation and stay at the Grand California. It sure reminds us of Aulani minus the beach :).

[@tomklock568]

Looks like a great place for we native Californians and not just a learning spot for visitors! Next time in So. Calif. I want to just look around if nothing else.

[@kejingjing1870]

Video idea! Best ways to get to Disneyland from the airport. Disney World has Magical Express (until 2022). But Disneyland doesn't have anything like that. I've heard of shuttles and a bus that go that direction. It would be great to get details for us out of towners.

[@annehill7290]

You guys should do a “Top Exit Signs of Disneyland” video

[@lamartya.4042]

Chris, Amanda,... as usual great video. I always loved walking through, around, and hanging around with my Daughter when She was little. What a great place. Here's an idea... Talk with the hotel and find out when if there is a slow period for the hotel, and get together with Disney and Getaway Today, and how about having a 'Park Pass" stay for all of us to get together for a family stay for a few days? Just to relax and chill with each other, in and around the hotel.... Just a thought,.. "Uncle Martin"

[@Margiesmagicaladventures]

This is a really great video guys!! I’m staying at the Grand Californian in October and the Disney website has hardly any pictures on it. I’m so glad i came across your video. It is so informative. Thank you for making it. Now I’m really excited for my stay. 😁

[@randomdisneyguy4321]

great video

[@jenjerman.lifeafterfive.2451]

I just stayed there for the first time on the 4th of July and loved it.

[@davidwoodbury2320]

1st off Love ❤ Disney and your channel. We have been to the hotel multiple times Throughout the years. Love Storyteller's restaurant more so in the very beginning but it has gone through several incarnations. It has always been our go to restaurant when we visit the parks. The cast members and servers are par excellent. I have received better customer service there than I have Experienced in Club 33. And minus the attitude which is greatly appreciated and refreshing. We agreed the hotel is beautiful without a doubt, especially during the seasonal layovers. No one does it "Better" than the "Mouse". But we do disagree on one point, I cannot put my thumb on it but Disney never really Succeeds or hit it out of the ballpark with the actual hotel room. There is an element or component that is missing whether it's with aesthetics, appointments or comfort ? I get it it's just a place to sleep and shower for some? Disney wants you out in the park spending money we're not naive but at the end of the day I still as an adult or even younger family members enjoy and appreciate refuge in a nicely comfortable adequately Hotel room with upscale appurtenances . They need to take it up a notch or 2, It's Disney they do it in all other areas, why not with the hotels ??? For example doing your vlog you were showcasing the separation between the beds the pseudo night stand. The room looked used and abused. The phone appeared as if it was not clean and banged up the edge on the wall look like it was dirty or dusty. It simply looked not clean and it doesn't reflect the cleanliness and standards of a 5 star hotel which I believe they claim it to be. At the premium price points Disney commands for some of their hotel properties we expect more to justify those high prices $$$$$ For one example we would love to stay on property in Disney World but we really do not, we prefer to go stay at the "Four Seasons" Guests appreciate and respect consistency and standards.

[@idogcow]

Stayed here back when they had the Bambi shower curtains, shame it's gotten so expensive these days

[@Michelle-tg7fq]

You guys are so lucky! This is a gorgeous place to stay. I was sold on the pool menu/service. It’s a bit tough for DVC peeps to stay here if trying to book more than 7 months out. Lucky you!! ☺️ Congrats again for 100K!!!

[@seancatherall31]

"..the quell, the snell, and the salamander..." Chris, don't ever change your Wasatch Front accent!

[@provostparkpass]

😂💙💙💚💙💚💙💚💙😂😂😂

[@elisharoberts1029]

Love this channel and this video. Still a little shocked that none of you noticed the hidden Mickey in the cute little stool in your room's bathroom.

[@michaeltaylor1603]

I stayed @ the Disneyland Hotel (Dream Tower) in 2008. Before the name change. Yes! Treat yourself. Even If it's once in a lifetime. Had breakfast with GoOfy as well. Still even have the collector button as well. Love the "Miles Moments" Today is national chocolate chip cookie day! Tomorrow is Ntl. oyster day. I'm sooo frying up me some oysters after work.

[@hilif]

Nice tour guys. 👍

[@joeleon5009]

Thanks for taking me on a tour through Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel. I haven't stayed here ever since I was a kid. This sounds like a really great place to stay, even I want to stay here. Congratulations again on the 100k subscribers! I love learning new things from you and sending you my love and hugs!

[@JoviLandav]

Thanks for the video, ate the pools heated for the winter?

[@driftin_missles_3766]

When I saw you at Disney around tomorrow land my cousin told me you did a podcast, I didn’t know I’d find you on KZbin a week later?!!!

[@jonkennedy8233]

is the section under the monorail still the smoking area..

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

3 sections holy cow 🐮 now that’s amazing 🥲 and crazy at the same time it definitely reminds me of arizona vibes.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

Absolutely beautiful Resort at Disneyland 5 Star...

[@lisagreen4086]

Thanks for the fun video. One of our favorite spots in the hotel is the Hearthstone lounge. Is it still open? I didn’t see it in your video (did I miss it?)

[@jaymellinger7332]

Another great video!

[@RichardYoungCF]

Great video - What is your camera rig?

[@rubdirtonit6734]

I think it was called “Craftsman” architecture…. Also I saw a hidden Mickey in the bathroom stool.

[@sarahskillin8436]

Definitely all about making memories 🙌

[@anitamorris5959]

We were there! Left yesterday, wish I’d seen PPP.

[@dackvanorden3814]

Does anyone know what brand those chaise pool lounge chairs are? We stayed there in September and they are heavenly! Would love to get them for our pool.

[@chrisnicholsonstoryofsuccess]

I’d love to stay there one day!!!

[@kwu2242]

Thanks for the tip on the 5th floor veranda. I'm always looking for quiet spots at dsny. Is the veranda open to the public or only hotel guests?

[@aira51]

you missed the balcony that overlooks DCA so you can watch the nigh time water show

[@peterobinson4389]

I just watched this and realized their we’re some creatures I didn’t know existed. Quell, and a Snell and to me that reminds me of the Utah accent.

[@paraskep5080]

I like the Grand Californian hotel. 10/10 would stay there again.

[@randomdisneyguy4321]

Hey Chris this is so off topic but you said that you are in High School Musical The Musical The Series Season 2 on a stream and now that season 2 is over but do you know what episode/episodes you are in?

[@provostparkpass]

Episode 4 I’m on a bus

[@randomdisneyguy4321]

@@provostparkpass I saw chris it was so fun!

[@ewfunnell]

Hey Chris! Question: GCH guests , can they do early DCA entrance via the hotel entrance? TIA

[@davidgunther1282]

So is there a monorail station in the hotel or do the tracks simply just pass through it?