Maybe Disneyland isn’t “The Happiest Place on Earth” after all…
The Disneyland Hotel is a hotspot for many Disney fans who visit the Anaheim Resort. Packed with history and classic Disney charm, as well as a nice proximity to the theme parks, this hotel is beloved by many who stay there. HOWEVER, we can’t definitively say everyone has enjoyed their stay…
The Disneyland Hotel currently holds a 3.5 star rating on Yelp and there are some pretty scathing reviews.
One late-2024 1-star review said, “Do not waste your time, money or energy with Disney. The buffet here is absolutely disgusting. Hard as rock food that tastes like plastic. My 12 year old said hers was better and she wanted to leave 5 minutes into getting there.”
The review went on to call out service at the gift shop, stating that a Cast Member promised the reviewer’s daughter a sweater in her size off a mannequin when they came back the next morning, only to see it was already sold.
The reviewer also complained that the hotel staff woke people up early in the morning and generally complained that “Disney really doesn’t care about people. Disneyland is an awful place to waste your money. Don’t go.” Ouch…
Another 1-star review in 2025 on Yelp said they left an envelope of $800 in cash under the mattress and forgot. When they called back they were told to file a lost and found query but they never got the money back, leaving a sour taste in their mouth and accussations of dishonesty.
One 1-star review from late-2024 had qualms about the location, saying, “SAVE YOUR MONEY!! Not worth it one bit. Way too far from the parks. If you have ANY mobility issues you are out of luck.” They ultimately recommended staying off-site.
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We stayed at the Disneyland hotel for the first time. I thought it was clean. Love the amenities especially Trader Sam’s. I like that you are a short walk to the parks and have your own security entrance. Stuff was very friendly so I disagree with the above.