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***Disclaimer: We recorded this episode right before Disneyland changed the rules for Early Entry. Those changes won't go into effect until January and we'll discuss those on an episode soon!
🎙️ Show SummaryBooking a Disneyland trip and stressing over where to stay? Steph Sweets and Ed Pizza have you covered. In this episode of Catch Us at the Castle, we spill the pixie dust on Disneyland lodging—on-site, off-site, and everything in between. From $1,000 nights at the Grand Californian to hidden-gem motels like the Candy Cane Inn, we share what's worth the splurge, where to save, and how to hack your hotel stays with points.
We're funny, sometimes a little too honest (yes, we admit to skipping free hotel breakfast for Starbucks), but most importantly—we've spent hundreds of nights at and around Disney parks and we know what actually works. Whether you're a first-timer deciding between on-site perks or a Disney veteran hunting for the best redemption deals, this episode is your ultimate cheat sheet.
✨ Episode Show Notes
In this episode:
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On-site hotels at Disneyland: Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place, and Grand Californian—what you actually get for the price.
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The truth about perks like early entry, character greetings, and those coveted private entrances.
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Why many off-site hotels are closer to the gates than "Disneyland Resort" hotels (and way cheaper).
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Points & miles hacks: how to use Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton free nights or certificates to save big.
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Our honest experiences with breakfast lines, convention hotels, and why sometimes Starbucks wins.
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Security hacks: which entrances move fastest, and how to avoid the longest lines.
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Our guilty hotel confession: the quirky charm of the Candy Cane Inn (and why we're tempted).
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Steph's pro-tips for scoring $130/night rates in Anaheim.
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Ed's breakdown of which hotel programs give you the most value near Disneyland.
You'll also hear:
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Why naps are the real Disneyland luxury.
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How annual passes change your park strategy.
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A few playful digs at hotel décor.
👉 Subscribe to Catch Us at the Castle for smart Disney tips, funny stories, and insider secrets that make every trip more magical—without wasting a dollar or a churro.
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By Steph Sweets and Ed Pizza***Disclaimer: We recorded this episode right before Disneyland changed the rules for Early Entry. Those changes won't go into effect until January and we'll discuss those on an episode soon!
🎙️ Show SummaryBooking a Disneyland trip and stressing over where to stay? Steph Sweets and Ed Pizza have you covered. In this episode of Catch Us at the Castle, we spill the pixie dust on Disneyland lodging—on-site, off-site, and everything in between. From $1,000 nights at the Grand Californian to hidden-gem motels like the Candy Cane Inn, we share what's worth the splurge, where to save, and how to hack your hotel stays with points.
We're funny, sometimes a little too honest (yes, we admit to skipping free hotel breakfast for Starbucks), but most importantly—we've spent hundreds of nights at and around Disney parks and we know what actually works. Whether you're a first-timer deciding between on-site perks or a Disney veteran hunting for the best redemption deals, this episode is your ultimate cheat sheet.
✨ Episode Show Notes
In this episode:
-
On-site hotels at Disneyland: Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place, and Grand Californian—what you actually get for the price.
-
The truth about perks like early entry, character greetings, and those coveted private entrances.
-
Why many off-site hotels are closer to the gates than "Disneyland Resort" hotels (and way cheaper).
-
Points & miles hacks: how to use Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton free nights or certificates to save big.
-
Our honest experiences with breakfast lines, convention hotels, and why sometimes Starbucks wins.
-
Security hacks: which entrances move fastest, and how to avoid the longest lines.
-
Our guilty hotel confession: the quirky charm of the Candy Cane Inn (and why we're tempted).
-
Steph's pro-tips for scoring $130/night rates in Anaheim.
-
Ed's breakdown of which hotel programs give you the most value near Disneyland.
You'll also hear:
-
Why naps are the real Disneyland luxury.
-
How annual passes change your park strategy.
-
A few playful digs at hotel décor.
👉 Subscribe to Catch Us at the Castle for smart Disney tips, funny stories, and insider secrets that make every trip more magical—without wasting a dollar or a churro.