Perfectly Pixar Details to Find at the Pixar Place Hotel

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Pixar Place Hotel, the reimagining of the former Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, just opened at Disneyland Resort this week. The animated new design has been years in the making, with Walt Disney Imagineers first meeting over video calls in 2020 to imagine what the first Pixar-themed hotel in the United States could look like.

Flash-forward to now: Pixar Place Hotel is a massive celebration of the artistic process of Pixar Animation Studios, from sketch to the big screen. Packed with detail, the hotel delights as soon as you enter and are greeted by a giant sculpture of the Pixar Lamp and Pixar Ball in the atrium, beneath a colorful mobile of simplified Pixar characters. While details like these are big and eye-catching, there are small things throughout the hotel that guests might miss on their first stay. To make sure that even the most dedicated Pixar perfectionists spot it all, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite details you can find at Pixar Place Hotel:

An illustration of Ember and Wade from Elemental on a sliding glass door. Ember is on the front glass door, her head poking up from the black frame surrounding her. Wade is blurrier, as he is on the back glass door, upside down and against a blue background.

A Doorway to New Art
As soon as you step through the doors of Pixar Place Hotel, stay alert, because the hidden details have already started! Whether you’re walking through the front entrance or coming from the parking lot, keep your eyes on those sliding glass doors. They’re decorated with colorful squares featuring some of our favorite Pixar characters—and when the doors slide open, the images merge and change colors. For example, sharp-eyed Elemental fans might notice that when the front doors open, the images of Ember and Wade slide together to create a new image of the two of them together! What other changes can you find?

A green couch with yellow spots, stylized to look like the caterpillar Heimlich from A Bug’s Life. The couch has little brown feet running along the bottom of the cushions.

A Beautiful… Butterfly?
Heimlich, the voracious caterpillar with butterfly aspirations from A Bug’s Life, is fan-favorite Pixar character. There’s so much buzz around him that he’s got his very own tribute in the Pixar Place Hotel lobby! When you stop to take a seat, check to see if your couch has feet. One of the couches in the lobby is inspired by Heimlich himself, from his oval spots to his burnt orange feet. Let’s just hope it doesn’t turn into a butterfly and fly away before you can take a seat!

A hallway in Pixar Place Hotel, depicting a mural of panda Mei and her friends from Turning Red sitting on top of a building and looking out over the skyline. The mural is accented by a strip of red above the image. A wall perpendicular and to the right of the mural features actual windows looking out to a line of trees and sky.

Cinematic Inspirations
Each floor in Pixar Place Hotel nods to a different Pixar movie. Besides showcasing gorgeous mural art inspired by the film, each floor takes its color cues from the film itself. So, if you’re on the Turning Red floor, don’t be surprised if the walls do just that! Headed to the pool? Floor three hosts the pool deck and splash pad, so naturally, it’s big, blue, and references the underwater wonder of Finding Nemo!

A metal, silver medallion in the shape of Bing Bong from Inside Out is inlaid in the gray floor of the Pixar Place Hotel.

Friendly Floors
There’s so much to see when you walk into the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel, from the art on the walls to the mobile hanging from the skylight. While you’re taking it all in, don’t forget to look down—you might just spot a familiar silhouette. In fact, there are 16 unique metallic medallions in the shape of iconic Pixar characters hidden around the first floor and elevator cabs. Can you find them all?

A gray rug in a hallway of Pixar Place Hotel. The rug features abstract line art in black of various Pixar characters, including Remy, Mater, and Edna Mode.

Just Like at Pixar Studios!
Don’t stop your floor appreciation once you leave the lobby! The rugs both in the halls and in the rooms hold more hidden details for Pixar fans. The hallway rugs feature abstract-style line artwork of iconic Pixar characters, while in each room you can find a rug with a unique pattern inspired by Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. The in-room rugs feature a repeating pattern reminiscent of the Pixar lamp that was taken from grates that can be found at Pixar Animation Studios itself! We think that design choice is… pretty grate.

The desk in a guest room at Pixar Place Hotel sports a replica of the Pixar lamp, serving as a working desk lamp. Above the desktop is a flatscreen TV.

Our Favorite Lamp
It’s the icon that’s practically synonymous with Pixar… So, of course it’s shedding some light on your hotel room, too. Each room features a desk with a reproduction of the Pixar lamp, ready to brighten your stay!

A wall sconce designed to look like a firefly is shining its light down into the room. The firefly is stylized to look like a bug from Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.

A Bug’s Light
The Creators Club, the lounge for concierge-level guests at Pixar Place Hotel, will open later this year, but we got a sneak peek inside during the hotel’s grand opening! The club is inspired by the ongoing collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios and features gorgeous art and maquettes from their years of work together. We wanted to bug you about a functional and fun tribute to a former Disney California Adventure Park land—the club features a bug-powered light fixture that used to brighten "a bug’s land"! Now, it shines on at Pixar Place Hotel, continuing the story of collaboration between animation and theme park fun.

Discover the Magic of Disney Parks X Lug

You saw them first at Destination D23 and now these fan-favorite Disney Parks X Lug bags are finally arriving in various Disney locations! Check back here to get the latest updates on where and when you can find these bags*. Which one is your favorite?

Figment Collection for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Where: EPCOT & shopDisney
When: Limited Availability

Figment – Skeeter Mini Crossbody
Versatile and stylish, this bag seamlessly transforms from a crossbody to a chic belt bag, offering three main zip compartments, an ID window, and multiple pockets for effortless organization on the go.

‘Olu Mel Collection for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

Where: Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa
When: Now Available

‘Olu Mel – Skeeter Mini Crossbody
Versatile and stylish, this bag seamlessly transforms from a crossbody to a chic belt bag, offering three main zip compartments, an ID window, and multiple pockets for effortless organization on the go.

‘Olu Mel – Skyliner Tote
Embrace everyday adventures with this spacious tote, featuring a unique Aulani bag charm, a convenient trolley sleeve for traveling ease, an interior with pockets for on-the-go organization, which includes an insulated water bottle holder, and handy pen holders.

Winnie the Pooh Collection for
 EPCOT World Showcase

Where: EPCOT UK Pavilion
When: Now Available

Winnie the Pooh – Skeeter Mini Crossbody
Versatile and stylish, this bag seamlessly transforms from a crossbody to a chic belt bag, offering three main zip compartments, an ID window, and multiple pockets for effortless organization on the go.

Winnie the Pooh – Volley Mini Backpack
Elevate your on-the-go park style with this mini backpack featuring a soft-lined slip pocket for your phone or sunglasses, two gusseted side cargo pockets ideal for a water bottle or umbrella, and padded backpack straps
for comfort.

Winnie the Pooh – Dory Crossbody Bag
Discover practical elegance with this crossbody bag, boasting a unique bag charm, multiple carrying options through tote handles and a removable/adjustable crossbody strap for hands-free ease, along with two soft-lined slip pockets for your phone and sunglasses.

Orange Bird Collection for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Where: EPCOT UK Pavilion Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and ShopDisney.com
When: Limited Availability

Orange Bird – Skeeter Mini Crossbody
Versatile and stylish, this bag seamlessly transforms from a crossbody to a chic belt bag, offering three main zip compartments, an ID window, and multiple pockets for effortless organization on the go.

Chip Collection for EPCOT World Showcase 

Where: EPCOT Canada Pavilion
When: Coming Soon!

Chip – Skeeter Mini Crossbody
Versatile and stylish, this bag seamlessly transforms from a crossbody to a chic belt bag, offering three main zip compartments, an ID window, and multiple pockets for effortless organization on the go.

*While supplies last

Pixar Place Hotel Grand Opening Celebrates Animation Artistry—and Bing Bong!

By Bruce C. Steele

With an abundance of characters, color, and creativity, Pixar Place Hotel opened Tuesday at Disneyland Resort, officially marking the transformation of the property previously known as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. At a sunny grand opening ceremony Tuesday morning, January 30, in front of the complex, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock called the event “a milestone that has been years in the making, [creating] the first completely dedicated Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.”

The 15-story high-rise overlooks Disney California Adventure Park and boasts comfortable and contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios; new dining options by Great Maple; a relaxing rooftop pool area and play court; a renovated fitness center; and much more. In a collaboration involving Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Pixar Animation Studios, the hotel displays character artwork, concept renderings, and other Pixar touches throughout, celebrating beloved films such as Finding Nemo, Inside Out, and Soul.

“It’s amazing being here,” said Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Animation Studios, at the opening ceremony. “I was lucky enough to start at Pixar in 1990 when we were working on the very first Toy Story, and I can tell you, 27 films later, we would never have dreamed that someday there would be a hotel dedicated to the artwork of Pixar. For those of you who are into the creative process, I think you’ll be really happy. This hotel celebrates that. You get to see rough drawings, color studies, animation sketches, [and more]. It really feels like you’re walking into Pixar.”

The lobby of Pixar Place Hotel feature colorful upholstered furniture and a wall mural of images from Pixar Animation Studios’ Finding Nemo.

Pixar Place Hotel is designed to evoke the inspiration and humor in every Pixar film, while celebrating the artistic process. Through archival artwork from Pixar’s vaults, beautiful reproductions of original artist renderings, and countless décor elements, the hotel evokes memorable moments from Pixar stories, from floor to ceiling.

That’s especially true in the lobby atrium, which “really is the welcome moment for all of our guests coming to the hotel,” said Kirstin Makela, Art Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, standing in the atrium beneath a giant mobile that represents Pixar characters in simplified shapes and familiar colors—illustrating the early stages of character development.

“We really wanted to have a dynamic play of light, color, and music to bring that sense of inspiration to the space,” Makela explained, noting that the original score for the hotel, woven with elements of Pixar songs and scores, is now accessible through most music streaming services.

The atrium in the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel is dominated by a sculpture of the white Pixar lamp bouncing atop the iconic yellow Pixar ball, with its blue stripe and red star. Lines of people surround the sculpture and fill the second-floor balcony, where the celebrating figures include characters from the Incredibles movies. Above everything is a domed glass roof.

The centerpiece of the lobby is the oversized sculpture of Pixar’s iconic lamp atop the familiar yellow Pixar ball with its blue stripe and red star. “The pose you see here—with the lamp and the ball together, bouncing together—is brand-new [and unique] to the hotel,” Makela noted. Also featured in the lobby are original character maquettes from Finding Nemo, on loan from Pixar’s own Animation Research Library. Guests will also want to look to the floor, where medallions in the shape of Pixar characters are scattered randomly throughout the spaces, challenging fans to hunt for all 16 of them.

The rear lobby, where many guests will enter from the parking deck, was also thoughtfully themed. “Walt Disney Imagineering actually took special care with this lobby,” explained Megan Cerda, Senior Graphic Designer, Walt Disney Imagineering. “We knew that the majority of our guest visits to Pixar Place Hotel actually start through this entrance, as they begin their journey at Disneyland Resort. So the décor of the rear entrance is inspired by character design development.” The oversized art on the walls consists of accurate reproductions of actual Pixar artists’ sketches, followed by images of various characters’ initial computer models, called “wire frames.” When guests reach the main lobby and check-in area, they’ll see fully rendered characters, “so it’s actually a wonderful stepping-stone of process,” Cerda said.

Just off the lobby is a new retail shop, STOR-E—the name a nod to WALL-E—with artwork inspired by moments from other Pixar films, such as the scuba mask from Finding Nemo, the balloons from Up, and Hank’s coffee pot from Finding Dory.

Joe Gardner, wearing a blue turtleneck and matching slacks and his favorite fedora, plays piano in the lobby of Pixar Place Hotel. Behind him is a full-size mural of a jazz trio on a lavender background.

The lobby is also where guests may encounter Joe Gardner from Soul, live and in person, sharing some of his favorite jazz standards on a piano beneath a winding stairway that recalls scenes from the film in more ways than one. “Joe is appearing five days a week, our afternoon and evening entertainment,” shared Tracy Halas, Creative Director, Disney Live Entertainment. “As we know, he likes to get lost in the music. So, he plays some of his favorite jazz songs and also engages with guests to learn what their passion is, what their spark is, what makes them happy.”

The character Bing Bong from the Pixar Animation Studios film Inside Out stands against a neutral blue backdrop with his arms thrown out. Bing Bong is wearing his usual costume: a patchwork jacket with a big, multicolored daisy pin, fingerless black gloves, bow tie with pink polka dots, and a small Tyrolian hat.

In the daytime, seven days a week, another Pixar character will interact with guests. “In the spirit of the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States, we are also making the worldwide debut of Bing Bong [from Inside Out], appearing here for the first time ever,” Halas said. Bing Bong will meet guests on the pool deck level, weather permitting.

A room at Pixar Place Hotel includes two queen beds, above which is a long mural featuring scenes from Pixar films. On each bed is a cylindrical pillow with the Pixar red star on the end. The beds have white bedspreads and face a flatscreen television and red sofa. At the back of the image is the door to the room.

The Pixar theming is hardly limited to public areas. From the concept art on the headboards to a cylindrical throw pillow on each bed, inspired by the Pixar ball, the reimagined guest rooms incorporate their own whimsical nods to the animation studio. Above each bed is a mural of memorable moments from seven Pixar films, each with a different dominant color and all arranged in a “kind of rainbow effect,” from warmer colors on the left to the cooler colors on the right, explained Tami Empero, Interior Design Manager, Walt Disney Imagineering. “Everything else, we wanted to play more of a supporting role. So you’ll notice the [all-white] bedspread has the Pixar ball on it, but it’s subtle. And if you look down at the rug, you’ll see [a simple graphic representation of] the lamp.” In many rooms, the Pixar lamp is also reproduced as a full-size, fully functional desk lamp.

The desk in a guest room at Pixar Place Hotel sports a replica of the Pixar lamp, serving as a working desk lamp. Above the desktop is a flatscreen TV.

The luxurious Pixel Suite, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors opening to private patios on the pool deck, also includes a display of original Pixar maquettes of characters from Ratatouille. The suite also features a king bedroom with a generously sized bath that has both a grand glass-enclosed shower stall and a deep “soaking tub,” a kitchen and dining area, and a living room area with a sofa that can be transformed into a double bed.

The splash pad at Pixar Place Hotel features characters from Finding Nemo on the blue surface where water sprays out. In the background is Crush’s Surfin’ Slide, a 186-foot-long water slide that curves around and around.

In the expanded fitness area, Mike and Sulley from Monsters University can be spotted on treadmills in a mural that takes up most of one wall. Guests can also enjoy the colorful new pool area, where family members can ride down the 186-foot-long Crush’s Surfin’ Slide; lounge around or splash in the Pixel Pool; and frolic in Nemo’s Cove, a pop-jet splash pad featuring Finding Nemo’s Hank, Squirt, Dory, and Marlin. Guests may choose to rent private daybeds, cabanas, or pods in the daytime, or relax at night around fire pits inspired by four of Pixar’s most “hotheaded” characters: Jack-Jack from Incredibles 2, the volcano from the Lava short, Ember from Elemental, and Anger from Inside Out. “They’re actual fire pits with real fire that come out of their heads,” noted Joey Caporaso, Senior Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering.

On the pool deck at Pixar Place Hotel is one of four character-themed firepits, each one a cube of what appears to be concrete with the face of a Pixar character on one side. The firepit depicted has the face of Anger from Inside Out, and a gas fire is burning atop his head. Beside the firepit are two black stools and behind it is a gray banquette.

Guests can also watch the fireworks from the rooftop deck on select nights. “This is one of the best places in the resort, outside of the parks, to watch the fireworks,” Caporaso said. “We’ve never really celebrated that before. So on fireworks nights, we’ll play the fireworks music out here, and you can look out over Disneyland Park and watch the fireworks go off.”

The shuffleboard court at Pixar Place Hotel is themed after the Pixar short La Luna, and seen here in close up are the end of a shuffle stick and a disk in with a yellow star on top, sitting aboard the scoring triangle at one end of the court.

Also on the pool level is the Pixar Shorts Court. “This is a place where we celebrate all the Pixar shorts,” Caporaso explained. “We do that through games.” The shuffleboard court, for example, is themed to the short La Luna, while the cornhole-like beanbag toss recalls Bao. Other areas celebrate For the Birds and Burrow. Appropriately adjacent to the Pixar Shorts Court is Small Bytes, a rooftop bar (opening in early March) offering a selection of beverages, salads, wraps, cheese plates, and more, with nearby tables and chairs inviting guests to pause and enjoy these treats under the umbrellas from The Blue Umbrella.

The Great Maple restaurant at Pixar Place Hotel includes a four-sided bar with blue-backed bar stools. Banquettes line the side of the room. In the foreground is a brown table with a wire-frame light fixture hanging above it.

In addition to Small Bytes, guests can savor elevated takes on American classics at two additional dining locations, all three operated by Southern California-based Great Maple. Accessible to hotel guests, local diners, and theme park goers, the 6,500 square-foot Great Maple restaurant on the ground floor serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Signature dishes include buttermilk fried chicken paired with maple bacon doughnuts, Cajun shrimp and cheddar biscuit benedict, and soda pop-braised baby-back ribs. The Sketch Pad Café, a grab-and-go lobby coffee shop, offers assorted pastries, coffee, and tea.

Great Maple will also provide food and beverage service to the Creators Club concierge lounge when it opens later this year. Located on the second floor, the Creators Club is rich in Pixar décor, specifically attraction posters, maquettes, and concept art—as well as music—from Pixar experiences in Disney Parks around the world.

An exterior image of Pixar Place Hotel shows the 15-story tower with the hotel’s name on one side. The branches and yellow leaves of a tree are in the lower right foreground.

When final touches are completed later this year, Pixar Place Hotel will have 479 guest rooms, including two new, two-bedroom signature suites. The colorful Coco Suite will pay tribute to Miguel and the Rivera family’s legacy through vibrant Oaxacan art, while the midcentury modern Incredibles Suite will feature Parr family memorabilia with a spy-fi twist. Overnight stays offer special Disneyland Resort Hotel benefits, such as early theme park entry and convenient park access.

The grand opening of Pixar Place Hotel was a satisfying culmination for Tasha Sounart, Theme Park Creative Director at Pixar Animation Studios. “This is a really exciting day for us, because we’ve been working on this for three years now—so this is a great achievement for our team,” she said. Team members from Pixar, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland Resort “were very in sync with our vision throughout this project. We really wanted to present the whole filmmaking process and [highlight how] Pixar films are a combination of storytelling and artistry and technology. So, bringing all three of those together, into this space, was a key goal for all of us. Also, it was just a really fun job to be able to curate all of the artwork that you see in all these spaces and create some new artwork—to try to present Pixar films in a way that hopefully you haven’t really seen before.”

On a stage set up in front of Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort, a host of Pixar characters celebrate the hotel’s grand opening. The characters include Bing Bong and Joy from Inside Out, and Russell and Carl from Up in front of the stage. On the stage, along with Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, are Miguel from Coco and Woody and Buzz from the Toy Story movies.

Pixar Place Hotel is one of many ways guests can experience Pixar storytelling across Disneyland Resort this year. From April 26 through August 4, the Pixar Fest celebration returns with the all-new “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” daytime parade at Disney California Adventure Park, the heartwarming “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” at Disneyland Park, colorful décor across the resort, and more.

Behind the Scenes of National Geographic’s Genius: MLK/X

By Zach Johnson

In a franchise first, National Geographic’s Emmy® Award-winning anthology series Genius features two subjects, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Malcolm X (Aaron Pierre), whose dueling philosophies helped usher the United States through the Civil Rights Movement.

Premiering Thursday, February 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on National Geographic, Genius: MLK/X chronicles the pair’s formative years, shaped by strong fathers and traumatic injustices, and traces their parallel paths to become the change they wished to see in the world. The eight-episode docudrama series gives viewers an intimate look into their complex lives as husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons, while also bringing their wives, Coretta Scott King (Weruche Opia) and Dr. Betty Shabazz (Jayme Lawson)—often cast as peripheral figures—to the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

“Growing up, so often we were told that we had to choose between Martin and Malcolm: ‘Who do you identify with? Who do you want to follow?'” executive producer Gina Prince-Bythewood said Monday during a post-screening premiere Q&A, hosted at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. “But we knew that they were both integral to the Movement. They both had the same goal; they just had different means of going about it. The more we got into the research, the more we realized how close they were coming to each other towards the end of their lives, so we really wanted to be able to tell that story.”

Both men left profound legacies that remain resonant. “We need heroes,” said executive producer Jeff Stetson, whose play, The Meeting, inspired the series. “And they were heroes.”

In Genius: MLK/X, Martin Luther King Jr., played by Kelvin Harrison Jr., marches in protest.

“This country has a tendency to pit one leader against each other, and it reduces complex issues in very simple ways…” Stetson said. “They saw Martin as the dreamer, who saw freedom and justice through nonviolence, and they saw Malcolm as the revolutionary, who saw freedom by any means necessary.” What many have yet to realize, Stetson argued, is that “no dreamer who wants justice [fails to] understand that it comes with a revolution, and no revolutionary can be a revolutionary without understanding the vision of a dream.”

In order to deftly depict that dichotomy, it was imperative that creative team cast the right people to play the formidable duo. Harrison confessed he was initially reluctant to portray King. “I was like, ‘I haven’t lived enough,'” he said. “They came back to me and said, ‘Read the first episode at least.’ I did, and then I met with them and I expressed my imposter syndrome—this feeling that I haven’t earned it. They said, ‘Dr. King was so young when he started all this…’ So, you look at that and you go, ‘OK, he also probably didn’t know what was next. He also was terrified. He also had anxiety, and fear, and a sense of imposter syndrome… They said, ‘Lean into that. That is going to offer us a tangible take on Dr. King.'”

Like Harrison, Pierre immersed himself in research to get a better understanding of his role. “I’m always in pursuit of truth, of authenticity,” he said. “That was definitely a key objective.”

In Genius: MLK/X, Coretta Scott King, played by Weruche Opia, screams in her kitchen.

Both Opia and Lawson said they felt a responsibility to craft three-dimensional, fully realized performances befitting of the impressive women they portrayed. “It’s been such a revelation, because I didn’t know that much about Coretta Scott King,” Opia admitted. “I knew her as ‘the wife of.’ For me, more than anything, this whole process was an education. I was ashamed that I didn’t know as much as I do now, but it was wonderful to engage and to learn, and to be part of the process to educate more people—especially younger generations. They are huge shoes to fill, and I never could. I can only do my interpretation.”

Like her costars, Lawson said she was determined to tell Shabazz’s story with care and respect. “Growing up, I was always aware of the misinformation [surrounding] Malcolm,” she said. “When I was trying to find sources on Dr. Betty Shabazz, I needed to be very specific to find credible sources. I exhausted my research to make sure the information I was getting could be trusted.” In addition to a biography, she continued, “There was one book that really stuck out to me—a children’s book called Before Betty X that one of her daughters wrote, fictionalizing the life of their mother from the time she was born up until her early teens. And the moment I got that book, I said, ‘I found her,’ because I found the little girl. And as a woman, I think we all carry the little girl into every room we walk into.”

In Genius: MLK/X, Betty X, played by Jayme Lawson, talks on the phone.

That level of dedication and preparation helped each actor prepare for the quieter moments that occur between pivotal historical events. The two leaders, and those closest to them, at times questioned their resolve and their decisions—and they did so while trying to balance their public personas with their private lives. By approaching the series “as an eight-hour film,” Prince-Bythewood explained, “it gave us the space to really open it up and ‘take them off the T-shirts,’ as we say—to make them real, to show the full breadth of their humanity. That included not only Malcom and Martin, but Betty and Coretta as well.”

ABC will broadcast the first episode of Genius: MLK/X Thursday, February 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and National Geographic will debut two new episodes each Thursday through the end of February. Episodes will be available to stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

QUIZ: Which Disney Dragon Are You?

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Lunar New Year officially starts on February 10, but you can start the celebration now at the Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure. Immerse yourself in the Year of the Dragon with festivities including Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, enchanting appearances by beloved Disney characters, delectable offerings showcasing the rich flavors of Asian cuisine, exclusive merchandise, and much more through February 18, 2024.

Feel the excitement in the air? Ready to unleash your inner dragon? Discover which fiery Disney dragon aligns with your spirit by taking our quiz!

What’s your idea of a perfect day?

How do you handle challenges?

Which type of movie resonates with you the most?

When making decisions, what guides you the most?

How do you approach meeting new people?

Which quote speaks to your philosophy of life?

What’s your reaction to unexpected changes in plans?

How do you express affection or care for others?

Which element do you identify with the most?

QUIZ: Which Disney Dragon Are You?
You are: Mushu

Mushu, a small, red dragon, stands with his arms open, as if welcoming someone.

You embody the spirit of Mushu, the powerful and loyal guardian. Fierce, strategic, and always ready for an exciting journey, you are a true force to be reckoned with!
You are: The Reluctant Dragon

The Reluctant Dragon is large and blue with black ears. Its back is facing the camera, with its head turned toward the camera, smiling, and holding its tail.

You share a connection with The Reluctant Dragon! Poetic, creative, and with a laid-back approach to life, you find beauty in tranquility and have an affinity for nature.
You are: Maleficent

Maleficent, in dragon form, is large, black, and purple, with lit-up eyes. The dragon is on a bridge, blocking Prince Philip, who is on a white horse, from crossing toward the castle. The prince, ready to attack the dragon, wears a pink cape and holds a white sword and gray shield.

You are akin to Maleficent in her dragon form, a majestic and formidable creature. With a touch of the mystical and a flair for the dramatic, you navigate life with a sense of power and awe-inspiring presence.
You are: Sisu

Sisu, a fuzzy blue dragon, is smiling. In the background, Tuk Tuk, an armadillo mutant, peers through the wooden planks while looking at Sisu.

You are the embodiment of Sisu, the kind and fun-loving dragon. Your quirky, positive, and forgiving nature brings joy to those around you, and you thrive on unity and cohesion.

ABC Debuts Midseason Trailers for Abbott Elementary, Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, The Good Doctor, Station 19, and More

By Zach Johnson

In November, ABC announced its 2024 midseason premiere dates, featuring a robust lineup of high-stakes dramas, fan-favorite comedies, unparalleled unscripted series, and groundbreaking news hours—and today, the network released trailers for 10 of its midseason premieres.

The Conners and Not Dead Yet will debut Wednesday, February 7, followed by a special one-hour premiere of the Emmy® Award-winning Abbott Elementary. Will Trent, The Rookie, and The Good Doctor will return for new seasons on Tuesday, February 20, while television’s No. 1 broadcast drama, 9-1-1, will move to its new home Thursday, March 14, joining Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. As previously announced, The Good Doctor and Station 19 will be concluding after seven seasons each.

Watch a playlist of trailers and teasers, below:

All of ABC’s midseason premieres are as follows (all times are ET/PT):

Wednesday, February 7
8 p.m.: The Conners
8:30 p.m.: Not Dead Yet
9 p.m. Abbott Elementary
10 p.m.: Judge Steve Harvey

Sunday, February 18
8 p.m.: American Idol
10 p.m. What Would You Do?

Tuesday, February 20
8 p.m.: Will Trent
9 p.m.: The Rookie
10 p.m.: The Good Doctor

Thursday, March 14
8 p.m.: 9-1-1
9 p.m.: Grey’s Anatomy
10 p.m.: Station 19

Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Soar Into the Lunar New Year with These Dragon-Filled Disney Classics

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

With the beginning of Lunar New Year, which is the Year of the Dragon, just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to fully immerse ourselves in the spirit of the dragon through these Disney fan favorites?

This streaming guide captures the essence of wisdom, courage, and mythical adventures, where beloved Disney dragons become the perfect companions for this joyous spring festival.

The Reluctant Dragon faces the camera sideways and has one of its legs curled up, as if sitting cross-legged while standing up. The photo’s background is yellow, and The Reluctant Dragon has a warm, happy expression. 

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
This animated short introduces fans to a dragon who would much rather recite poetry than engage in the traditional dragon-like activities of destruction and mayhem. Celebrate individuality and the power of harmony with this heartwarming tale!

Maleficent in dragon form has cornered Prince Philip at the edge of a cliff. The dragon is breathing fire toward the prince, who is defending himself with a shield and sword. The background of the photo is of large flames. 

Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Sleeping Beauty features the evil fairy Maleficent in dragon form. This streaming list wouldn’t be complete without a nod to this animated classic featuring the notorious Disney Villain! For even more of the iconic dragon, be sure to watch the live-action films starring Oscar®-winner Angelina Jolie as the fire-breathing dragon in Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).

Mushu and Cri-Kee are standing inside a woven surface that has been partially destroyed. Mushu has a scared and startled expression on his face, pointing to perhaps what caused the blow, while Cri-Kee looks at Mushu with confusion and slight anger.

Mulan (1998)
Mulan tells the inspiring tale of a legendary Chinese warrior determined to defy patriarchal norms. Her spirited sidekick, Mushu, is a small dragon that remains steadfast by Mulan’s side. This animated classic is an excellent way to start off the Lunar New Year, beautifully commemorating the strength that dragons symbolize in Chinese culture.

Dragon Narissa fills the screen in a close up shot. The background of the photo is the interior of a building, featuring a wooden ceiling and the top of five curtains.

Enchanted (2007)
The magical land of Andalasia collides with the bustling world of New York City in this hybrid animation-live action movie. As these two worlds intertwine, heroine Giselle must navigate a series of obstacles that arise when fantasy and reality merge. Among these challenges is contending with the dragon form of Queen Narissa, known as Dragon Narissa, an adversary nobody wishes to provoke.

Elliot and Peter are in a forest with towering trees. They are both facing each other, laying down, and looking at an electronic device they have placed on the soil. Peter is wearing a long-sleeve, green top and black bermuda shorts.

Pete’s Dragon (2016)
This fantasy adventure film introduces the world to Elliot: a protective, 24-foot-tall dragon who is the closest thing 6-year-old Pete has to family. An enchanting tale about friendship and companionship, this story reminds fans of all that is important and is perfect for celebrating this Lunar New Year. Want even more Elliot? Then be sure to watch the original 1977 Pete’s Dragon, the live-action/animated musical feature film that follows the friendship of the young orphan and his invisible pet dragon.

Raya and Sisu are in a wooden boat that is on water. They are sitting at the back end of the boat, and they are looking at each other, smiling. Raya wears a form-fitting, yellow tunic and a short-sleeve, brown jacket with detailing.

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Raya, a brilliant warrior, is determined to find the last remaining dragon in the fantasy world of Kumandra, Sisu. Legends say she’s a divine water being of unspeakable beauty and unstoppable magic… but what Raya finds instead is a funny, self-deprecating dragon who sees herself as the perennial “C-student” who will need to learn how to become the dragon of legend to help save the world with Raya.

Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Gets Juiced Up for Season 2

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Lunella Lafayette is no ordinary 13-year-old. In Season 1 of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Lunella, part-time Super Hero and science aficionado with perfect grades, emerged as the savior of New York City’s Lower East Side, fending off various enemies with her partner, Devil Dinosaur. While she maintains close ties with her family, only one family member knows her secret identity, knowledge that led to revelations unearthing Lunella’s past and the origins of her Super Hero persona.

Coming February 2 to Disney Channel and Disney XD—with episodes appearing the next day on Disney+—Season 2 of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur plunges viewers into uncharted territory, exploring a captivating mix of secrets, history, and new adversaries. This animated series not only boasts an engaging storyline but also captivates viewers with its exceptional music and vibrant graphic design.

D23 was lucky enough to speak with executive producer Steve Loter and co-executive producer Rodney Clouden about Lunella’s new adventures. (Warning: This article includes spoilers for Season 1 of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.)

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club: Season 1 ended on an absolute cliffhanger. What can you tell us about what viewers can expect from Season 2?
Steve Loter (SL): Season 2 is a roller coaster. Lunella is dealing with a lot. She’s dealing with the fact that she is now an established Super Hero. So, villains are leveling up against her. She has this inner conflict, trying to manage life with her family and life as a Super Hero patrolling the streets. Even her friendships are strained. You could say that it’s a big growth season, but you know what? There’s still plenty of music and comedy too.

D23: Speaking of music, how does the team select songs for this series? It’s such an important aspect of the show. What do you hope the audience will gain from the amazing soundtrack you’ve chosen?
Rodney Clouden (RC): We wanted to continue what Season 1 gave the audience but to also step it up a little bit to help propel the storytelling. The soundtrack was something that we wanted to level up. One of the songs in the first episode of Season 2 is “Juice It Up.” We filled in the driving beat of the song and wanted to take the audience on an emotional journey.

The mysterious The Beyonder has assumed the form of a moped with Moon Girl hanging tightly to the seat as they speed to another dimension.

D23: Color is also a crucial aspect of the show. Could you elaborate on how you’re leveling up the color in Season 2 and how it contributes to the show’s storytelling?
SL: Chris Whittier, Jose Lopez, and our amazing art team are just absolutely incredible. We treat each episode as a mini movie. We do color scripts and a lot of different palettes, color changes, and shifts depending on mood and tone of the scene. It’s very theatrical. We want to ensure that everything feels like an experience on its own when you’re watching the episode.
RC: Yes. It’s not just color for the sake of color. There is a reason why each color exists; it sets a mood, emotion, or tone for that particular scene. So, it’s not just like “Oh, it’s dark.” It’s green, moody, bright, or sunny for a specific reason. There’s a lot of effort that’s put into it and into the storytelling arc and movement of each scene.

D23: One of my favorite aspects of the show is Lunella and Casey’s partnership. Can you give fans a bit of insight into how you decided to develop this duo, and how each character complements the other?
SL: Casey is a perfect best friend for Lunella because they’re so different and they complement each other. Lunella started out being somewhat introverted at the top of Season 1, and Casey’s very extroverted, but together they form the perfect version of each other as friends. As Season 2 goes on, we introduce some new characters to that friendship circle. Kid Kree in particular is a really great character. We have a Super Hero team-up too with a character named Turbo. So, it’s interesting to see the friendship dynamic that comes through in this circle.

D23: How do Devil Dinosaur’s personality, strengths, and weaknesses complement Lunella’s?
RC: Well, you know what they say: “Opposites attract.” Lunella and Devil Dinosaur also work in tandem because they have this sort of “mind meld,” as you saw in the first season. They are in tune because they’ve learned what the other person needs and how the other person is going to react, and they know what they must do to support each other.

D23: Going back to cliffhangers, it was also revealed in Season 1 that Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi, whom Lunella grew up idolizing, is the original Moon Girl. How does this plot twist inform Season 2 and what can fans expect from this storyline?
SL: It has some big impacts. I mean, the difference is that, now, there’s two people holding a big secret in the Lafayette family, and the double lives are starting to collide. On the positive side, I think it’s great for Lunella to have someone that she can talk to about Super Hero life, and Mimi is an incredible scientist. They’re going to do some amazing stuff together not just technologically, but also emotionally.

D23: I love how the show celebrates women in STEM. How did you approach this specific topic in Season 2?
RC: I think it’s a continuous process. Lunella herself, a Black girl who is into STEM, is someone you don’t often see in the media. We wanted to lean into that, but also to give big props to the female scientists that exist in the world. So, we referenced, for example, Gladys West, who invented [models that led to the development of] GPS. We throw those [names] in every now and then to maybe prompt the audience to Google them and wonder, “Who is this person the show is referring to?” We also wanted Lunella to be an aspirational character who is relatable—someone who is doing great things in STEM and in her regular life.

Moon Girl, in her multicolor Super Hero costume, stands in front of a colorful text that reads “Juiced Up.”

D23: One of my favorite episodes of Season 1 was “Skip This Ad…olescence,” where Lunella uses gadgets to bypass all her chores. How do you balance the typical struggles that a teenager goes through with the scientific battles that Lunella specifically experiences?
SL: Every time we approach a story, we approach it by asking, “What is the relatable human emotion here?” That episode is about impatience. After we’ve done that, we pull in the technology or the mythology or the science-fiction nature of what it means to tell that story. The thing is, those types of stories have been told over and over again, so it’s up to you to clothe it in a way that is authentic. You want to be able to tell that story … in a way that it becomes complementary to the storytelling. You want to maintain that you’re telling a very relatable human story.
RC: For this show, it was also important to tell these stories in a way that is visually interesting and comedic, which is not how you’d typically come across these stories.

D23: In Season 1, Casey boosted Lunella’s confidence and urged her to just have fun. Is there a specific aspect of their relationship that Season 2 focuses on?
SL: Oh, absolutely. In Season 1, with Lunella being an introvert and Casey being an extrovert, they made a perfect pairing. In Season 2, their friendship grows and gets stronger, but it’s also strained at certain points in time. In particular, Casey becomes more involved in Lunella’s “Super Hero-ing” world. There’s an episode where Casey redoes Lunella’s lab in Casey fashion, which is not Lunella’s style. The friendship comes to a head at certain points, but, at the end, they’re still really great for each other. They love each other very much, so they’ll always see through the conflict. We wanted to show conflict but also resolution, because that’s relatable. I think it’s useful for our audience to be able to see how you can grow from an experience.
RC: Exactly. Female friendship is an important aspect of the show, and showing the ups and downs of it is something we wanted to include. It was important to emphasize how the two characters talk to each other, how they express themselves, how they feel, and how there’s a way to make things up and resolve conflict.  

D23: Black identity is such an important part of the series. How did the creative team approach celebrating Black identity, and how have young fans responded to this aspect of the series?
RC: I’m not really on social media that much, but from what I’ve seen, people love to see themselves represented. They love thinking that on the show, there’s someone who reminds them of their cousin, to think, “Oh, that person looks just like me.”

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Documentary Special to Debut January 30 on Disney+

By Zach Johnson

Has there ever been a better time to be a Percy Jackson fan?!

Disney+ just announced that immediately following the season finale of the smash hit Disney+ Original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, fans can watch a new original documentary special, A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Featuring the series’ breakout stars, acclaimed author Rick Riordan, and the creative team, the 50-minute documentary will premiere Wednesday, January 30, on Disney+, giving Percy Jackson fans an exclusive look at the production of one of TV’s hottest new shows.

In the documentary special, fans will see stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri go on a quest of their own while bringing to life the beloved characters from Riordan’s award-winning book series. Alongside a passionate cast and creative team, A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will follow the trio of young stars on the set of the Disney+ Original series as they step into worlds fit for gods; battle unforgettable creatures; and perform legendary feats—all while going to school, of course.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which garnered over 26 million views for its first episode*, will conclude its epic eight-episode season at 6 p.m. PT on Wednesday, January 30, exclusively on Disney+. Can’t wait until then? Take D23’s quiz inspired by Greek mythology, then watch Scobell, Jeffries, and Simhadri play Camp Half-Blood Superlatives.

*According to internal data, the first episode garnered 26.2 million views in its first three weeks streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. A view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime.

Disneyland Paris Unveils the Reimagined Disneyland Hotel, the Ultimate 5-Star Destination

By Zach Johnson

Today, Disneyland Paris reopens the Disneyland Hotel after a multiyear transformation, inviting guests from around the world to immerse themselves in royal Disney stories combined with unparalleled hospitality, fine dining, and uniquely Disney entertainment.

“The reopening of Disneyland Hotel marks a new milestone in the transformation of Disneyland Paris, extending our legacy as a leader in the European tourism industry with a unique blend of storytelling and service excellence, not to mention our exceptional capacity to welcome families,” says Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris. “We are thrilled to unveil this a one-of-a-kind five-star property celebrating beloved Disney royalty, which represents one of the most immersive hotels in Europe today.”

The grand lobby at Disneyland Paris’ Disneyland Hotel features a sparkling chandelier, a stylish table, elegant sofas, and an ornate rug, among other luxurious details.

Located at the entrance to Disneyland Park, the royal experience at Disneyland Hotel begins the moment guests enter the grand lobby, where a Royal Greeter welcomes them into a majestic library, and Story Keepers are keen to point out hidden details within the enchanted setting. Also in the lobby, La Troupe Royale Disney, accompanied by Disney Princesses, treats guests to surprise theatrical performances. The lobby also includes a chandelier made of Bohemian crystal, which represents Sleeping Beauty Castle. And on display in the wood and marble mezzanine are 15 exclusive dioramas that depict how Walt Disney and his artists would deepen the art of storytelling through use of the multiplane camera.

The Frozen Signature Suite has a chandelier hanging above a round table. The room has a silvery blue color scheme. Sleeping Beauty Castle is seen through the window.

Regal Residences

The Disneyland Hotel includes 487 rooms and suites that feature stylish, sophisticated interiors infused with the tradition of Disney storytelling, modern comfort, and luxurious amenities. From dream-inspiring artwork to subtle accents in the décor, guests enjoy an atmosphere that recounts unforgettable moments from royal Disney stories in great detail.

In a Deluxe Room at Disneyland Paris’ Disneyland Hotel, two beds are illuminated by purple light, creating a cozy atmosphere. Framed pictures from Moana hang on the wall.

The relaxing, elegant Superior Room features exclusive art depicting iconic moments from one of 11 Walt Disney Animation Studios films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), The Princess and the Frog (2009), Tangled (2010), Frozen(2013), Moana (2016), or Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). The Deluxe Room takes guests one step further with new artworks that showcase scenes from those same films, which magically come to life with a special enchantment. For a magical bedtime experience, marvel at an illuminated animated canopy above the bed. Guests staying in a Deluxe Room also enjoy dedicated check-in and concierge services, as well as special access to the Deluxe Lounge.

The Cinderella Signature Suite features bed adorned with pillows and a neatly folded blanket. A canopy above the headboard depicts a scene from the film Cinderella.

The Castle Club is a hotel-within-a-hotel that offers guests exclusive benefits and enhanced magic. Located on the top two floors, the Castle Club features a private elevator and a dedicated check-in area, among other amenities. Guests staying in the Castle Club—there are 41 Castle Club rooms, 16 Signature Suites, one Princely Suite, and one Royal Suite—have access to the Castle Club Lounge, featuring breakfast with Disney Princess characters.

The 16 Signature Suites include the following:

  • 3 Cinderella Signature Suites
  • 3 Frozen Signature Suites
  • 3 Sleeping Beauty Signature Suites
  • 4 Rapunzel Signature Suites
  • 3 Beauty and the Beast Signature Suites

The Princely Suite features a luxurious bed with a baroque canopy and furnishings.

Guests in the Princely Suite step inside the live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Inside, they discover lavish baroque décor. From the bedroom to the “lounge-turned-ballroom” and bathroom, every detail of this spacious residence is enchanted by a tale as old as time with its chandeliers, fireplace, and glittering rose adorning the headboard. The Royal Suite transports guests to Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace from Frozen. A shimmering ice chandelier elevates the room’s elegant silver and blue décor. The unique suite also has a balcony that overlooks Disneyland Park, with a breathtaking view of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Belle and The Beast greet guests at La Table de Lumière restaurant.

Finest Fare

At Disneyland Hotel, guests can indulge in a variety of fine-dining dishes inspired by the finest offerings of French cuisine and from around the world. Its restaurants, bar, and lounges are steeped in the same powerful storytelling enjoyed in other parts of the hotel.

Inspired by the opulence of vast reception rooms found in every castle, The Royal Banquet invites guests to attend a royal feast amidst a gallery of paintings portraying numerous Disney royal families, such as the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland (1951), Prince John from Robin Hood (1973), and Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove (2000). Guests choose from dishes influenced by the diverse cultures that inspired many beloved Disney stories—and for those with hearty appetites, a sumptuous oyster and seafood bar and meat carving stand is available, filled with premium products. Children are in for a special treat with a variety of offerings, including a personalized dessert they can customize themselves. The Royal Banquet gives guests the chance to meet and dine at lunch and/or dinner with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends, each decked out in their finest royal attire.

At La Table de Lumière, guests enjoy table service dinner in a space paying homage to the Beauty and the Beastballroom scene, which itself was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles Castle. Elegant mirrors and crystal add sparkle to an elegant atmosphere replete with distinguished tableware, from rose-emblazoned china to thorn-themed napkin rings. The menu features French fine dining that uses local, gourmet delicacies, and also includes seafood such as sole fished off the coast of France and European lobster with white cabbage remoulade. Additionally, a large selection of wine and champagne pairs perfectly with the dishes created by the hotel’s chefs. Dessert includes delicacies that pay tribute to royal Disney stories, with a celebration cake inspired by Belle’s rose marking special occasions. At Table de Lumière, guests can dine in the company of royal Disney couples.

At Fleur de Lys Bar, guests can take in a spectacular view of Fantasia Gardens in a fleur-de-lys-themed setting cast in regal shades of blue and silver. The menu features flower-themed signature cocktails and a large selection of quality wines. Guests can also purchase an exclusive premium afternoon tea offer, a snacking offer, or a champagne experience serving premium products and exclusive Disneyland Hotel Cuvée, produced by the Maison Pierre Mignon, a five-generation family champagne producer located near Epernay, France.

The Deluxe Lounge shows a table with two chairs that overlooks Disneyland Park.

The Deluxe Lounge welcomes guests staying in Deluxe Rooms to enjoy a stunning view of Fantasia Gardens and peaceful buffet breakfasts, complimentary tea time, and salty snacks. The Castle Club Lounge—reserved for guests staying in Castle Club rooms and suites—delivers a breathtaking view of Sleeping Beauty Castle. It has refined, bright décor inspired by several Disney castle interiors and elegant engravings designed by the Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams, which were handmade using ancestral techniques. It offers a gourmet breakfast buffet topped with an à-la-carte menu, complimentary teatime with a selection of hot and cold beverages, and sweet and savory snack options, all served in delicate tableware specially created by Limoges porcelain manufacturer Maison Haviland. Cherished Disney Princesses, from Merida to Moana, crown the daily breakfast experience.

Relaxation and Revelry

At the Royal Kids Club, children become a part of their favorite Disney royal stories. The club is designed as a magical library where Cast Members welcome the children as they take part in exciting interactive and augmented reality experiences. Children and their families are also able to book A Disney Royal Encounter to pose alongside a Disney Princess such as Snow White or Jasmine, capturing charming memories in a stylish setting.

At My Royal Dream inside Disneyland Paris’ Disneyland Hotel, a Cast Member, a child, and an adult woman each admire a powder blue Cinderella costume in a display case.

My Royal Dream makes even the youngest guests’ dreams come true as Cast Members act as personal stylists, transforming young girls and boys into elegant princesses or shining princes through the magic of makeup, hair, nails, costumes, and accessories. These paid services have different packages for children and adults, with costumes only available for those ages 3 to 14. This pampering experience ends with a professional portrait session, including a high-quality photo print and frames, for a magical souvenir that lasts a lifetime.

Disneyland Hotel also features the first-ever Disneyland Hotel Spa by Clarins. Beauty therapists, in four double treatment rooms, provide classic and signature treatments designed to enjoy alone, to share as a couple, or to experience with children. Guests are also invited to relax at the Crystal Pool, featuring a main pool, a kids’ paddling pool, and a hot tub. Swimmers can enjoy a leisurely dip beneath the glass and metal roof that echoes the Laeken Royal Greenhouses in Brussels before stretching out on the exterior sun deck.

For guests looking to stay active during their stay, the Health Club provide the latest in smart fitness equipment from the leading sports machine brand Technogym. Open 24/7, the space also includes a wellness program through a partnership with the wellness technology company Three Sages. A digital entertainment system provides guests with access to yoga and mindfulness practices to unwind and reset after a fun day in the parks.

Majestic Merchandise

The Royal Collection Boutique has been entirely redesigned in golden tones with references subtly concealed in carefully crafted details such as Disney Princesses emblems painted on elegant medallions. Guests are sure to find the perfect souvenir within a range of Disneyland Hotel exclusive products. Special Disney collaborations, as well as select core and Disneyland Paris lifestyle products crafted with the whole family in mind, also make for treasured gifts. Disneyland Paris teamed up with renowned French brands, including high-end fashion house Julien Fournié and Limoges porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud. Disneyland Paris is collaborating with Billieblush to introduce a lively and vibrant mini collection, only available in the Disneyland Hotel beginning in March 2024.

For more details on the Disneyland Hotel, visit the Disneyland Paris website.