Planning a trip to Disneyland and wondering if you should stay at the Disneyland Hotel? Or maybe you are wondering what the rooms are like? Should you make time to visit the pool? And what perks do you get when staying at the Disneyland Hotel. That is what we are covering today. The Disneyland Hotel dates almost back to the opening of Disneyland. Check out why this hotel is so magical that it brings our hosts to tears. In addition to lodging, Disneyland hotel offers shopping, a uniquely themed pool area, and dining, including an unexpected gem which Leslie says, "It's so Disney [in that] it's an experience as well as a place to eat and drink." If you have ever wondered what it is like to stay at the Disneyland Hotel, what perks you get, if you really feel like you are in the Disney bubble, or the big one... if it is worth the price... than this is the episode for you! Please note: This episode was recorded in advance, and much has happened since this episode was recorded. No matter when you are listening, we want it to be clear that Disneyland with Kids stands with people of color. We hear you, we love you, and we stand with you. In This Episode Here is what you can look forward to in this episode of the Disneyland with Kids Podcast Should You Stay At The Disneyland Hotel? In this episode, Jessica, from The Happiest Blog On Earth, and Leslie, from Trips with Tykes, discuss the Disneyland Hotel. From layout, to dining, and even the price tag, they are sharing everything they know so that you can decide if it is worth the cost to stay at this hotel. Disclosure: Some of our hosts' stays at Disneyland properties and surrounding hotels may be complimentary or discounted. We will always give you an honest review, and even if we did not pay for the hotel, consider cost in our recommendations. All opinions are 100% our own. Before we get to the show notes, let's talk about planning your Disneyland vacation. If you are hoping to head to Disneyland Resort after it reopens from it's temporary closure, we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today. Not only do they have amazing discounts for our followers, they offer a Peace of Mind Plan, so you can book now, getting the best deal, but knowing that they will take care of you should you need to cancel or reschedule. They are currently booking vacations through 2021! They have discounted tickets, free hotel nights and more. Be sure to use code DisneyKids when booking a hotel stay of 2 or more nights to save even more! This includes stays at the Disney owned hotels, including the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa!  In this episode we talk about the Disneyland Hotel: Where is the Disneyland Hotel located and how long will it take to get to the parks What is the general theming of the Disneyland Hotel Layout and theming of the rooms The magical headboards (Plus a shout out to Becca's DIY Disneyland Hotel Headboards) Amenities of the Disneyland Hotel Dining options at the Disneyland Hotel Perks for staying at the Disneyland Hotel After listening to the episode, you may want to check out: Our episode about Overview of the Disneyland Resort Onsite Hotels Our episode about Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa Our episode about Early Entry Into Disneyland and California Adventure Jessica's review of the Disneyland Hotel including video tours Leslie's comparison of the Grand Californian and the Disneyland Hotel Want to talk more about hotels for your Disneyland vacation? Be sure to share with us in the Disneyland with Kids Facebook Group. Plan Your Disneyland Vacation: If you want to book a Disneyland vacation we suggest booking through our partners at Get Away Today. Want to connect with other Disneyland with Kids community members, receive and share tips, and more? Join the Disneyland with Kids Group on Facebook. Connect With The Hosts: You can connect with the hosts of Disneyland with Kids at the following locations: Leslie - Trips with Tykes Connect with Leslie on: Faceboo