Deluxe resort · Disneyland Resort - southwest of DCA
Pixar Place Hotel
The least expensive of the three Disney-owned hotels.
Walk to the park
Disney California AdventurePark guide
- Tier
- Deluxe resort
- Rack rate
- $400-650/night
- Getting to parks
- Walking (5-10 min to esplanade), Grand Californian private DCA gate (since Jan 2026)
- Closest park
- Disney California Adventure
- Pools
- 1
The short version
Fully reopened January 30, 2024 after its transformation from Paradise Pier Hotel into a modern, artful celebration of Pixar - more sophisticated than you'd expect, with concept art and maquettes throughout. The least expensive of the three Disney-owned hotels.
Why people love it
- Most affordable Disney-owned option at the resort
- Finding Nemo-themed rooftop pool deck with Crush's Surfin' Slide and Nemo's Cove
- Great Maple - elevated comfort food (those maple bacon doughnuts)
- Refined Pixar art-gallery vibe
Worth knowing
- Its dedicated DCA entrance closed January 5, 2026 - use the Grand Californian gate or main esplanade
- Fewest dining options of the three
- Early Entry perk ended January 2026
Best for
- Pixar families
- Value-minded on-property stays
- Short trips
- Modern-design fans
Getting around
- Walking (5-10 min to esplanade)
- Grand Californian private DCA gate (since Jan 2026)
Rooms
| Room | Sleeps | Size | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 4 | ~360 sq ft | Modern Pixar styling · Two queens or one king |
| Premium View | 4 | ~360 sq ft | Views toward DCA and the evening fireworks |
| Suites | 6 | 600+ sq ft | Separate living space · Pixar-themed touches |
Where to eat here
- Great Maple Modern American EateryTable ServiceThird-party brasserie known for maple bacon doughnuts and fried chicken & doughnuts. Usually the easiest on-property table to book.Menu picks and tips
- Small BytesPool BarRooftop pool deck snacks (loaded tots, flatbreads), mini floats, specialty sodas, and a full bar.Menu picks and tips
- Sketch Pad CaféQuick ServiceLobby café with artisanal coffee, pastries, and avocado toast, doubling as a Pixar concept-art gallery.Menu picks and tips
Pools and things to do
- Pixel Pool and Crush's Surfin' Slide (3rd-floor pool deck)
- Nemo's Cove splash area
- Whirlpool
- Poolside movie nights and activities
- Fitness center
Amenities
- Third-floor rooftop pool deck with the 186-ft Crush's Surfin' Slide
- Nemo's Cove splash area for little ones
- Luxo Jr. statue in the lobby and Pixar concept art throughout
- Small Bytes pool bar
- Fitness center
Checked against Disney's official page on October 10, 2026. Hours, prices, and refurbishments change; I confirm everything for your dates.