Whereas I do love Walt Disney World, there’s something additional magical concerning the authentic Disney park, Disneyland. Whereas Disneyland is way smaller than Walt Disney World, it’s additionally simpler to handle.
Many motels and resorts are positioned inside strolling distance for a straightforward trip. This previous week, I had the chance to remain on the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance, a family-friendly resort that’s a part of the Marriott model of motels.
Because the title would point out, the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance is positioned a fast stroll away from the doorway of Disneyland. It’s shut sufficient which you can simply stroll, even should you determine to take a break at your resort in the course of the day. The resort is positioned on South Harbor Boulevard, close to different motels and eating places in Anaheim.
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Evaluation of the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance Resort
So, with so many motels within the space, why e book the Courtyard Anaheim? A number of issues make it stand out!
First, the lovely water park is an enormous plus with youngsters – the youngsters I noticed heading to and from the water park beloved it. As well as, the visitor rooms can accommodate as much as six individuals with two queen beds and a set of bunk beds.
Facilities on the Courtyard
As talked about above, the spotlight of the Courtyard Anaheim is the Surfside Waterpark, positioned on the second flooring of the resort and accessible solely to resort company. Reservations are required and will be made as much as 30 days upfront of your arrival. Company are allowed to order as much as three time slots per day primarily based on availability and might have as much as six company per reservation.
The Surfside Waterpark features a scorching tub, an outside swimming pool, water slides, a splash space, and a wading pool. A bucket up above dumps water recurrently. There’s seating across the waterpark, so you’ll be able to sit whereas your youngsters get pleasure from splashing round. Surfside Waterpark is open year-round.
Should you’ve forgotten one thing, or want a memento, there’s a small store and a comfort market. The reward store contains some Disney merchandise, so you’ll be able to seize some last-minute presents earlier than you head dwelling.
Wish to work out on trip? The Courtyard Anaheim affords a health middle accessible to company. It contains numerous gear and was at all times fairly quiet after I walked by.
Along with these facilities, the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance additionally affords a convention room and a small enterprise middle space the place you’ll be able to print out your boarding passes.
Room sorts on the Resort
The rooms on the Courtyard Anaheim are incredible for households. I had a visitor room with two queen beds, a set of dual bunk beds, and a view overlooking the Surfside Waterpark (and the Disneyland Park fireworks!). This room is a good choice for households – particularly these with greater than two kids.
The room contains the next options:
- A Keurig coffeemaker with Wolfgang Puck espresso
- A mini fridge
- A microwave
- A separate bathe
- A bathe/tub combo
- Double sinks
- Free Wi-Fi (with a better velocity accessible for Marriott Bonvoy gold and platinum members)
- A small seating space for snacks and meals within the nook of the room
- A desk
- Two queen beds
- A set of bunk beds
There are different room sorts. These embody suites, rooms with balconies, and rooms with numerous views (or no view).
You’ll be capable to reserve the precise room kind you need, so if you’d like a particular view, be sure to reserve that room kind. I did love seeing the fireworks from my room, however should you aren’t going to reap the benefits of that, it can save you some cash by getting a room with no view.
I discovered that with the bunk mattress, the queen beds, the sensible TVs, and the big toilet with two showers, these rooms are a step up from the standard resort room when touring with youngsters. Though you in all probability received’t need to spend an excessive amount of time within the room, it’s good to have the ability to have house, particularly when preparing within the morning.
Eating on the Resort
Whereas there are many eating choices within the space, together with at Disneyland and Downtown Disney, you could need to get some meals proper at your resort. The Courtyard has The Bistro, an on-site restaurant providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whereas they don’t provide in-room eating, you’ll be able to name all the way down to order takeout to select up from the Bistro.
Throughout my keep, I had a number of meals on the Bistro and beloved all of them. I attempted the Cobb Salad, the recent honey rooster salad, and the loaded tater tots. There’s additionally a youngsters’ menu, together with pizza.
There’s seating inside the Bistro space, by the foyer. There are additionally tables open air, together with a firepit desk within the evenings.
The Bistro additionally has a espresso counter with Starbucks espresso – the right cease earlier than visiting the theme parks. Though the rooms do have Keurigs, I couldn’t resist stopping on the espresso store for an additional cup of iced espresso earlier than beginning my day. You can too get some fast grab-and-go gadgets in addition to a scorching breakfast on the Bistro.
There are different eating places within the space, together with a Mimi’s Cafe within the parking zone, and a Panera Bread subsequent door.
Getting Round on the Courtyard Anaheim Resort
A number of airports within the space are handy to Disneyland and the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance. These embody Los Angeles Worldwide Airport (LAX), Lengthy Seashore Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport (SNA), and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Whereas John Wayne Airport is the closest to Disneyland, you could discover extra flight choices by way of LAX.
A rental automotive will be useful, however isn’t fully obligatory, particularly in case your plans simply embody Disneyland. The Karmel Shuttle affords transportation from LAX and John Wayne Airport to Anaheim. Should you determine to lease a automotive, you’ll be able to examine costs and e book right here.
Should you drive your car or a rental automotive, you’ll must pay for parking. The resort affords valet solely with no self-parking. There’s a payment for valet parking every evening.
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