Disneyland Hotel Debuts New Pool Area, Dining Locations
Next Milestone Complete in Classic
Hotel’s Largest Renovation
ANAHEIM, CALIF. May 30, 2011 — Disneyland
Resort today announced the completion of significant upgrades to the Disneyland
Hotel, marking a milestone in the landmark property’s current renovation
project. A new courtyard, restaurant, bar, pool and water play area add
immersive experiences to a Disneyland Resort vacation.
"This exciting renovation extends the
immersion and magic of our park experience to this classic hotel," said Tony
Bruno, vice president Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. "We've
woven important pieces of Disneyland park history into the Disneyland Hotel,
particularly with the reopening of the pool and courtyard area. These nostalgic
enhancements not only highlight the hotel’s unique heritage, but also our
continued investment in the guest experience and our ongoing work to evolve the
Resort and Anaheim into a world-class, multiday tourist destination.”
New
Iconic Dining Locations
Tangaroa Terrace, a “fast casual”
restaurant, and Trader Sam’s - Enchanted Tiki Bar take their architectural cue
from the original Tahitian Terrace restaurant in Disneyland park and the
Polynesian/Tiki architecture that was popular during the early era of the
original hotel. Tangaroa Terrace features Island-inspired fare for breakfast,
lunch and dinner including cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cakes with Island fruit
compote, Hawaiian and Kalua pork flatbreads, and miso-glazed salmon, along with
a selection of sandwiches, salads and “grab-and-go” items. Guests use an
innovative, easy-to-use touch screen to select menu items, which are prepared to
order and delivered to their tables either inside or on the large outdoor patio.
Trader Sam’s – Enchanted Tiki
Bar, named after Trader Sam, Disney’s Jungle Cruise “Head” Salesman, recounts
the story of his worldly travels through the artifacts and memorabilia he
collected along the way. The bar features interactive special effects blended
with classic Disney storytelling. Trader Sam’s serves a mix of signature
cocktails such as the flaming Uh Oa, Shipwreck Island — perfect for sharing —
and the Hippopotamai Tai. The creative appetizer selection includes panko-crusted
Chinese long beans with Sriracha mayonnaise and tamarind-glazed Island pork
shanks with green papaya slaw.
Rounding out the tropical
experience, Trader Sam’s features live music performed on the patio each
evening.
Guests also can relax next to
a large, outdoor stone fireplace or enjoy the view of the new Cascade Falls and
Old Unfaithful, both of which are reflective of the former Mine Train Through
Nature’s Wonderland attraction in Disneyland park.
New Immersive Pool
Experience
Guests of all ages can now enjoy a new, immersive
water play area. With a nod to the iconic original park signage, “Disneyland” is
spelled out in familiar blocks atop a platform supporting two thrilling water
slides. Reminiscent of the original Monorail station at the Disneyland Hotel, at
each slide’s entrance sits a replica Monorail Car that guests glide through as
they twist and turn their way to the water below. The larger of the two main
slides sits 26 feet high and stretches 187 feet, until it plunges into a splash
pool. The second slide is 13 feet high and 112 feet long. For younger guests,
the area includes a third, two-lane mini-slide that sits just 3 ½ feet high and
is 19 feet long, as well as a series of small bubble jets in which to play.
A new, “D Ticket”-themed, 4-foot-deep pool is situated next to the new Monorail water play area. The “D Ticket” theme ties in the historic ticket books that were used in the early days of Disneyland to experience attractions, where each ticket received a letter assignment. In late 2011, the “E Ticket” pool will open at the Never Land pool site, which currently is under renovation.
The new pool
area also features a Minnie Mouse-themed spa, which will match a Mickey-themed
spa that is scheduled to open with the “E-Ticket” pool. In addition, three new
cabanas are available; each features a flat screen TV, refrigerator, safe,
phone, and ceiling fan.
New Themed Suites
The Disneyland Hotel boasts a unique collection of
suites including the Mickey Mouse
Penthouse, and the Pirates of
the Caribbean and Fairly Tale suites. The newest additions are the
Adventureland Suite, which
offers guests a two-bedroom hideaway complete with a grotto in the master
bathroom that simulates various settings through light and sound effects,
including a rain forest and African savanna, and the Big Thunder Suite, where up
to six pioneers are immersed in luxurious rustic accommodations inspired by Big
Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland park.
Guest Towers
In June, the hotel’s three
guest room towers are being renamed for the distinctive lands of Disneyland. The
Dreams Tower is becoming the Adventure Tower, and the Wonder Tower will become
the Frontier Tower. Finally, the Magic Tower, which will be finished in late
2011, will transform to the Fantasy Tower. At the entrance of each tower, large
marquees will feature classic artwork of Adventureland, Frontierland and
Fantasyland identifying each building.
The Disneyland Hotel renovation is now nearing
completion of its two-year transformation. The beautifully remodeled guest rooms
feature exquisite Disney touches woven into the décor including a stunning new
headboard with an artistically carved representation of Disneyland park’s famous
Sleeping Beauty Castle, which serves as the focal point in each guest room. The
background on the headboard uses fiber optics to create a magical skyline with
fireworks – bringing the immersive park experience into the room. Along with the E-Ticket pool, main lobby and
port cochere of the Fantasy Tower, the façade of the hotel’s convention center
also will be completed.
The work at the Disneyland Hotel is
a part of a larger expansion project underway throughout the Resort. Disney
California Adventure park is undergoing a multiyear expansion project that
includes new experiences, attractions and nighttime spectaculars, culminating in
2012 with the opening of Cars Land.
The four-diamond Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa also underwent an
expansion in 2009 that added 203 hotel rooms and 50 two-bedroom villas that are
part of the Disney Vacation Club, marking the club’s West Coast debut.