The Villas at Disneyland Hotel celebrates grand opening

Nearly 67 years ago, the original Disneyland Hotel opened to great fanfare. Since then, the property has grown exponentially and has welcomed countless guests including celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty. Today’s Disneyland Hotel continues building on the legacy of Disneyland Resort with the same fervor as its theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) and Downtown Disney.

One of the most ambitious and immersive hotel properties within the Disney portfolio opened recently at Disneyland Resort: The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. This property is the first dedicated Disney Vacation Club property at Disneyland Resort since The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opened in 2009. While this modern 12-story tower has been designated for the use of Disney Vacation Club members. However, non-members are also able to experience its bespoke surroundings and offerings.

From the moment guests cross the threshold and enter the lobby of The Villas at Disneyland hotel, they will be greeted by a mural that was created exclusively for the property by beloved Disney Animation artist Lorelay Bové. Known for her visual development work on Walt Disney Animation Studios films The Princess and the Frog and Encanto, Bové’s mural naturally includes characters from those films, which happen to be her favorite aspect of the mural.

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel features 344 themed guest rooms that are designed to immerse families into the worlds of classic Disney stories, while also offering the latest modern conveniences of home. The thoughtful attention to detail that Disney Imagineers have put into this property is evident as you stroll throughout the property.

Ideal for two guests, the Duo Studios, each of which are themed after The Jungle Book, are ingeniously “space smart” with a queen-sized bed that, when not in use, tucks neatly into a wall console. When closed, the bed console reveals a comfy sofa.

The Deluxe Studios are themed after Sleeping Beauty or The Princess & The Frog can accommodate up to four guests with its two queen-sized beds. This category also has a split bathroom and a kitchenette.

Larger families will appreciate the generously sized -one- and two-bedroom villas. Sleeping up to five and nine guests, respectively, the villas include a full-sized kitchen and living areas with comfortable sofa seating. And its main bedroom includes double vanities, a soaking tub with a themed mosaic-style tile mural, and more! The crowning touch for these villas is the The Princess and the Frog or Fantasia story-themed mural.

And last, but not least: The cavernous and multilevel Grand Villa, of which there are two, includes three-bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. Accommodating up to 12 guests, families can enjoy a full-size kitchen, a large dining area, and a double-sided fireplace that connects the living area to a private outdoor balcony. The largest bedroom within the Grand Villa is a luxurious suite that boasts Bambi décor, king-sized bedding, and a palatial bathroom. The two bedrooms with queen-sized bed and en suite bathrooms have individual design touches that are inspired by Frozen and Moana.

The Palette Pool is a restful oasis for families of all ages. However, kids can cool off at the whimsical “Steamboat Willie Splash Pad,” which gives children the opportunity to star in their own story with Mickey Mouse at the helm of the boat. What’s more, the boat comes to life with waterfalls, fountains, and “steam” periodically billowing from the smokestack.

Get an up close look at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel below.