Want the ultimate vacation escape at the Disneyland Resort? Stay at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Want an even grander escape? Splurge on one of a small handful of Signature Suites at the hotel. We had the amazing opportunity to stay one night at the El Capitan Suite and can tell you that, although these would be once-in-a-lifetime experiences, they will never be forgotten!

Though mostly made available to members of the Disney Vacation Club, technically anyone can book these rooms if you're able to pay cash, but for those DVC members who have not yet stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel, here's an idea of what you're missing out on so far because what this hotel lacks in the standard guest rooms it makes up for in the DVC villas!

The Disneyland Hotel is the original and most iconic of the Disneyland Resort Hotels and for a great reason.  As the name suggests they do their best to make your stay magical with the right Disney flare.  I've been able to stay at each DLR Hotel and this is by far my favourite, so if you can I would highly recommend you stay here. ​(UPDATED: 8 Sept 2017)

Arts & crafts plus a bit of Disney magic!  This is the premier deluxe hotel of the Disneyland Resort that can make you forget you're in the middle of Anaheim instead of in a lodge in the California mountains.  I last visited in August 2015 and love the hotel and experience, but there are a few things you'll want to know before you book your stay.

I had long been excited to stay here since DCA opened in 2001 and they rethemed the Pacific Hotel into Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel with a distinctive beach vibe.  This is the least expensive Disneyland Resort Hotel option, but it doesn't skimp on magic.  Once you get past the lobby, the beach theming is really fun! (UPDATED: 8 Sept 2017)