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Disneyland unveils the first Pixar-themed hotel in the US in new concept art

The hotel has a new water play area inspired by Finding Nemo, and new experiences based on Pixar’s short films.

disneyland pixar hotel splash pad

Disneyland has unveiled its upcoming Pixar Place Hotel. The first Pixar-themed hotel in the US is replacing the California resort's current Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel.

Disneyland has released new concept art and details for the reimagined hotel, which overlooks Disney California Adventure and will be finished this winter.


Per a blog post, the hotel's lobby will feature iconic images from Pixar films at the front desk. It will also include the Pixar lamp on top of its ball, with a colourful character-inspired mobile hanging above it.

disneyland pixar hotel lobby

Highlights include a new water play area based on Finding Nemo, with Crush the sea turtle at the top of a 186-foot-long waterslide, and Hank the octopus hanging out at the splash pad.

Later this year, a family play court will be added, offering interactive activities and games inspired by Pixar's short films such as La Luna, Bao, For the Birds and Burrow. An F&B area will include the umbrellas from The Blue Umbrella.

Elsewhere, Disneyland Parisis celebrating its 31st birthday this year with a series of Pixar-themed experiences and updates at the resort.

Finding Nemo and Pixar short films

These include a Luca-style room at the Pizzeria Bella Notte restaurant, a new Coco-themed restaurant, an immersive experiencepaying tribute to Pixar films, and a Pixar show.

Meanwhile, Disneylandhas pitched its expansion plans, known as ‘DisneylandForward’, to Orange County business leaders.

“This is the next generation of the Disneyland resort,” said presidentKen Potrock (viathe Orange County Register). “When Disney invests, all boats rise and everyone benefits.”

disneyland pixar hotel family game area

Disneyland‘s planning proposal includes lands and attractions based on Frozen, Tangled, Peter Pan,Zootopia,Toy StoryandTron.

Additionally, Disneyland andWalt Disney Imagineeringare working withJames Cameronon a newAvatarexperience at the resort.

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