The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, is continuing its current renovation project with a new pool and water play area (featuring two slides), refurbishment of an existing pool, a new restaurant and bar, and re-theming of the three guestroom towers. The changes will also restore and highlight the original midcentury style of the classic hotel.
A new 4-foot-deep pool will be built between the existing Never Land pool and the new water play area. A footbridge will stretch over the new pool, connecting both sides of the courtyard area and allowing guests easy access across the property without having to enter the sprawling gated pool area. The space also will include two spas at opposite ends of the pool area. The site of the current Cove pool will become a manicured lawn area, ideal for outdoor events. In addition, six new cabanas will be added, each featuring a flatscreen TV, refrigerator, safe, phone, and ceiling fan.
A new “smart casual” dining area will take its architectural cue from the original Tahitian Terrace restaurant in Disneyland Park and the Polynesian architecture that was popularized during the early era of the hotel. A new, fully enclosed bar will feature specialty drinks.
The Disneyland Hotel renovation began in August 2009. The remodeled guestrooms feature a new headboard with an artistically carved representation of Disneyland Park’s famous Sleeping Beauty Castle. The background on the headboard uses fiber optics to create a magical skyline with fireworks, bringing the park experience into the room.
