Paradise Pier

tragic312 · 02-25-2008

has anyone ever stayed at Paradise Pier? i'm curious as to what it's like to stay there. thanks to those who respond for your help.

Peppertink · 02-25-2008

I have stayed there and it's.....OK. I don't mean to say that there is anything wrong with it...and I love the character dining they offer their(as well as the Japanese restaurant)..but as far as comparing it to the other two Disney resorts...it sort of pales in comparison. However, if it is the only way to stay in a Disney resort, I would stay there! Others have said, and I tend to agree, that it doesn't have as much as the "Disney feel" as the DLH or GC.

Voldemort · 02-25-2008

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Others have said, and I tend to agree, that it doesn't have as much as the "Disney feel" as the DLH or GC.

Well, yeah...DLH and GC were built by Disney. Paradise Pier was not; it used to be something else, something non-Disney...which will certainly make a difference in the theming. If the "Disney feel" is something that really matters to you, Tragic, and is something that would enhance the quality of your DL stay, then DLH and GC will be your preferred options. If theming's not a significant factor, then PP as as reasonable a choice as any, and gives you the convenience of being onsite (although it isn't quite as accessible as the other two).

Peppertink · 02-25-2008

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Well, yeah...DLH and GC were built by Disney. Paradise Pier was not; it used to be something else, something non-Disney...which will certainly make a difference in the theming.

It was originally built by a Japanese company...I think it was the Emerald Hotel and then the Pan Pacific...Then Disney bought it and it became the Disney Pacific.

BTW....Disney did not originally own the DLH. Only the GC has always been owned and operated by Disney.

Voldemort · 02-25-2008

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It was originally built by a Japanese company...I think it was the Pan Pacific....I think....

I'd thought so too...but my present understanding is that while it was definitely a Japanese company, it was not a Pan Pacific.

Every Pan Pacific I've ever stayed at has been quite nice....

But I'm thinking of making the big splurge myself for this fall's trip w/ DD and booking the GC.

**WishUponAStar** · 02-25-2008

Tragic, package prices for the Disneyland Hotel are usually only a couple hundreds bucks more. I'd DEFINATELY stay there if possible.

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Experiment6-2-6 · 02-25-2008

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Originally Posted by Peppertink

It was originally built by a Japanese company...I think it was the Emerald Hotel and then the Pan Pacific...Then Disney bought it and it became the Disney Pacific.

I remember it being the Emerald. And it was very snazzy when I stayed next door at the Travellodge..

I thought it was the Pan Pacific too. But when I stayed at the Pan Pacific in San Francisco, it was much nicer..

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Originally Posted by Peppertink

BTW....Disney did not originally own the DLH. Only the GC has always been owned and operated by Disney.

Okay, flag on the play.. I thought it was owned by Disney.. As cast members, we had discounts.. If Disney didn't own it, who did?

Experiment6-2-6 · 02-25-2008

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Originally Posted by tragic312

has anyone ever stayed at Paradise Pier? i'm curious as to what it's like to stay there. thanks to those who respond for your help.

I've never stayed there, but I think in October 06 I went there with my Heir Apparent and ate at the Japanese Restaurant.

It does have a Disney feel. However, not as much so as the Disneyland Hotel or the Grand Californian.

I do know that Rlander and Daisee stayed there.. I think.

I do know they ate at the PCH Grill downstairs, where there are character meet and greets

tragic312 · 02-25-2008

thanks guys for all of your feedback. i appreciate it. disney feel is not a major priority in regards to staying on site. i'll keep you guys posted on things.

Daisee · 02-26-2008

We have stayed. It was nice. It is just so close to everything, the fact that it is not majorly themed was not a problem for us. They have a nice character breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. You can see and hear the evening fireworks from the pool deck. Rooms are generous in size and modern.

Ready2Go · 02-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

Okay, flag on the play.. I thought it was owned by Disney.. As cast members, we had discounts.. If Disney didn't own it, who did?

Jack Wrather owned the Disneyland Hotel from 1954 until 1988 when Disney bought it.

Cool info here.

Disneyland® Hotel: The Early Years 1954-1988

Peppertink · 02-26-2008

That book is cool! I might have to get me one of them! Thanks for the link

Ready2Go · 02-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Peppertink

That book is cool! I might have to get me one of them! Thanks for the link

Yeah looks like a lot of interesting info and pictures in it.

Disneyland® Hotel: The Early Years 1954-1988

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Paradise Pier I have stayed there and it's.....OK. I don't mean to say that there is anything wrong with it...and I love the character dining they offer their(as well as the Japanese restaurant)..but as far as comparing it to the other two Disney resorts...it sort of pales in comparison. However, if it is the only way to stay in a Disney resort, I would stay there! Others have said, and I tend to agree, that it doesn't have as much as the "Disney feel" as the DLH or GC. __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! 2 hours 19 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,743	Re: Paradise Pier Tragic, package prices for the Disneyland Hotel are usually only a couple hundreds bucks more. I'd DEFINATELY stay there if possible. . __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 19 hours 19 minutes

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Paradise Pier thanks guys for all of your feedback. i appreciate it. disney feel is not a major priority in regards to staying on site. i'll keep you guys posted on things. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Paradise Pier We have stayed. It was nice. It is just so close to everything, the fact that it is not majorly themed was not a problem for us. They have a nice character breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. You can see and hear the evening fireworks from the pool deck. Rooms are generous in size and modern.

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Paradise Pier That book is cool! I might have to get me one of them! Thanks for the link __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! 2 hours 19 minutes

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