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"On property" refers to the 3 hotels Disneyland owns: the Grand Californian, the Paradise Pier, and of course the Disneyland Hotel.

The nicest thing about staying on-property is that, aside from being able to walk to Disneyland, you never leave the magic of Disneyland. I'm not prone to corny phrases like that but I've been, I've seen, I know.

Your hotel will be Disney-themed, your food will be Disney-themed, you will stir your coffee with Disney stirring sticks. When you leave the hotel to walk to Disneyland, you go through Downtown Disney (the shopping area next to the park) which sparkles like the park itself. Music is playing, kids are happily spinning in circles, birds are chirping, everyone is holding hands. Aw.

It’s not as overkill as it may sound; it’s really charming and of course your kids will love it.

So Which of the On-Property Hotels by Disneyland Should You Choose?

• To spend the least amount and still be on-property, choose the Paradise Pier.

  At around $180/night, it's the cheapest on-property hotel and closer than any off-property hotel. It also has a pool with a little waterslide and of course you'll get that Disneyland charm, with a big Goofy statue in the lobby and such. The rooms are clean and comfortable and many have a view of the California Adventure Park, which is especially pretty at night.

  

• If you want to be a bit closer to Disneyland and plan to spend time at the pool, go to the Disneyland Hotel.

  A room runs around $225/night. They’ve got a good-sized pool with a pirate ship, a slide, and a hot tub, and the whole area has a very resort-ish feel to it. Rooms are clean and normal and the restaurants are relatively good. 

     

     

• If money is no object, book the Grand Californian.

  It’s the closest you can get to the Disneyland park, it’s swanky inside and out, it’s got a 5-star restaurant, poolside dining, Disney bedtime stories, Mickey wake up calls, and you can even sit on your balcony over Downtown Disney and enjoy a glass of wine after your kids go to bed. Around $400-$500/night for a standard room, $800/night suites.

  That being said, I actually know someone for whom money is no object and out of all the hotels by Disneyland, her choice is the penthouse at the Disneyland Hotel. This is where rockstars and Disney movie stars stay when they come to town. You’ll be looking at about $2500 a night. Yes, there are two zeroes there.

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