Disneyland Resort is celebrating the grand opening of Pixar Place Hotel, the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States! Drawing inspiration from the innovative storytelling of Pixar Animation Studies, the hotel boasts 479 guest rooms filled with nods to beloved films such as “Toy Story,” “Ratatouille,” and “Elemental.” You will find a nod to every Pixar feature film to date!
Pixar Place Hotel will feature many familiar Pixar friends who have been brought to life through playful artwork, contemporary decor, and even a few surprise visits.
The opening day dedication was marked by special visits from Ka-chow!, Lightning McQueen, Mater, and more Pixar pals. They joined Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock and Pixar Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.
“We are looking to turbocharge expansion at Disneyland Resort over the coming years, and the transformation of Pixar Place Hotel is a demonstration of how we’re creating high-quality guest experiences infused with our most popular stories,” said Potrock.
Docter, who is the Oscar-winning director of “Monsters, Inc.,” “Up” and “Inside Out,” spoke to the creative collaboration between Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, who together bring so many favorite stories to life in Disney parks.
“At Pixar, our mission is to tell great stories. And nothing is more exciting than when we see those stories come to life in Disney parks. Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort is the perfect example – it’s like walking into a world of Pixar. It’s truly immersive, and we’re thrilled to have collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering to make such an experience possible for guests.”
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for piano music brought to you by Joe Gardner from “Soul” from The Half Note Jazz Club. Joe will be stationed near the lobby staircase creating a mood, surrounded by deep purple walls and drawings of jazz musicians and counselors from “The Great Before.” Joe will pop in on occasion to play piano for passersby.
Of course, the Pixar Place Hotel would not be complete without the iconic Pixar Ball and Lamp that welcomes guests at the front lobby entrance. You will spot an abstract mobile of a Pixar character floating from the skylight above, and you may even catch a glimpse of Carl and Ellie’s house from “Up” as it travels up and down the lobby elevator.
Disneyland Resort is excited to welcome guests to Pixar Place Hotel on their next visit. The Hotel promises to be just the beginning of a wonderful journey.
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