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Review of the Hyatt Regency Orange County

Recently I was able to visit various hotels in the Garden Grove area near Disneyland, and my favorite was easily the Hyatt Regency Orange County. This hotel is absolutely amazing, the lobby is incredible, the rooms are large and comfortable, and there are so many extras in this hotel that make it the perfect place to stay on your next Disney vacation. Honestly, I had never considered this hotel prior to my visit because it wasn’t super close to the parks, but my mind has definitely been changed now that I have experienced this hotel for myself. Let me tell you all about my visit and what you can expect from this hotel.

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Hotel Overview

The Hyatt Orange County is a beautiful 653-room hotel that is perfect for families visiting Disneyland. This deluxe hotel is located 1.4 miles away from the Disneyland resort in the Garden Grove area at an amazing price. They have multiple on site restaurants, two pools, fitness center, and so many options for entertainment. This hotel is non smoking, pet friendly, offers free wifi, and you can use your phone as your room key. Breakfast is available but is not complimentary, but children receive breakfast for half off if accompanied by a paying adult. They also offer laundry and dry cleaning services.

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Orange County lobby

Rooms

The Hyatt Orange County offers several room types from double queens to kings, standard rooms or suites, you’re sure to find the perfect room to fit your families needs. Some of the rooms in the hotel are newly renovated deluxe rooms to look like the photos below and some, non deluxe rooms, have not been renovated yet, but they are all clean and spacious.

All standard rooms come with:

  • 65” flat-screen TV with Pay Per View movies
  • Oversized workstation
  • Pharmacopia bath amenities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffeemaker
  • In-room safe
  • Minifridge

All suites come with the same amenities as the standard room but also include a microwave and a sleeper sofa. There is also the option for adjoining rooms and suites with multiple rooms so kids can stay in one room and the parents can stay in the other, giving you plenty of space to spread out after a day in the parks

Double queen standard bathroom
King standard room
Dresser and flat screen TV
Double queen standard room
King standard bathroom

Amenities

This hotel is jam packed with amenities you can expect from your stay here, including:

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An outdoor spa
  • 24 hour fitness center
  • Yoga studio
  • Recreation Deck including basketball, pickleball, oversized checkers, shuffleboard, and more!
  • Fire pit with s’mores roasting at night
  • Multiple on property restaurants
  • iSwii gelato and smoothies
  • Citrus Grove Deli
  • On site Starbucks
  • Arcade

Firepit
Outdoor pool
Recreation deck
Pickleball courts
Nightly s’mores
ISwii
Grab some snacks
TusCA
Arcade

Location

This hotel isn’t as close to the parks as many of the other hotels in the Anaheim area, so I think many people don’t consider it when they’re planning their trip, which includes me. It is about 1.4 miles away from which is a bit too far to walk, but the nice thing about the Hyatt Orange County is that they have their own shuttle that guests can use. It begins running 15 minutes before park opening and runs for an hour after park close, and picks up at the hotel every 30 minutes. The shuttle is not included with your stay, it is an additional fee of $6 per adult and $3 per child per day and picks up right in front of the hotel. You could also use Uber/Lyft to get to the parks. The nice thing about the location is that even though it’s a little far away from the park, you get a lot more bang for your buck than you would staying at a hotel right across from the parks, so you’re getting a deluxe hotel at a cheaper price.

Review of the Hotel

I really enjoyed this hotel. I love how beautiful and spacious it is. The lobby is incredible and I love how many things there are to offer within the hotel. I was able to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the on site restaurants, TusCA, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I tried. The dining space is beautiful and the food was amazing, I would definitely eat there again. I wasn’t able to try their other sit down restaurant, but it also looked like a great spot to grab something to eat.

TusCA lunch
TusCA desserts

Along with all the restaurants, I know having a Starbucks in the lobby is a huge perk for many people, and the idea of having a Disney gift shop and an arcade in the lobby is also a really fun touch, if you’re traveling with kids that would be a huge perk. The two pools are awesome and they do have an hour at night that is adult only swim so you can relax at the pool without kids running everywhere. I love that you can take yoga classes or do personal training sessions at the hotel is also a fun perk I haven’t seen at many other hotels.

I loved the rooms and how spacious they are. They are all clean and well maintained, and having a view of the lobby is a really cool feature that most hotels don’t have. This hotel is perfect if you are traveling alone, as a couple, as a girls group, or as a family. They have so many room options that can accommodate any needs you may have for your trip. I thoroughly enjoyed touring this hotel and look forward to staying here soon, it is at the top of my list of places to stay in the future.

Lobby seating area

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So what are you waiting for? Book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Orange County today and get your next Disney vacation started now! And when you book, you absolutely must book with Get Away Today. Not only do they have the best deals on tickets and hotels, but you will also get exclusive perks for the Hyatt Orange County when you book with them. Exclusive perks for Get Away Today guests include reduced parking ($14 savings per night), reduced room rates, as well as 4th night free (subject to availability). Plus, Get Away Today has a peace of mind plan that you can add on to any package so if you need to make changes to your hotel stay or your tickets, you can do that without paying any additional fees. Get Away Today is the most flexible and convenient way to book your trip, and when you book online use code RAMBLING10 or call 1-855-GET-AWAY and tell them I sent you for an additional $10 off your package!

If you have any questions about staying at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, feel free to leave me a comment and make sure you subscribe to my blog for more hotel reviews to help you plan your next Disneyland trip.

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May 20 no earlier than 9 am pst, waiting room will open around 8:45 am pst. Anyone can purchase an Inspire or Believe Magic Key, while supplies last, the Enchant and Imagine keys will NOT be available. Here the breakdown of the 2 keys to choose from:

🗝️ INSPIRE
$1749
* Can hold up to 6 theme park reservations at one time and includes parking at select lots (excluding blackout dates), 15% off dining, 20% off merch, unlimited photo pass downloads, and 25% off lightning lane multipass 
* 11 park days pays for this key

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$1374
* Can hold up to 6 theme park reservations at one time and includes 50% off parking at select lots (excluding blackout dates), 10% off dining, 10% off merch, unlimited photo pass downloads, and 25% off lightning lane multipass 
* 9 park days pays for this key

Both keys can also get you additional perks like special experiences, discounts, magic keys merch, and more. Payment plans are available for California residents only.

Magic keys must be activated within one year of the purchase date. Your key does not activate until you use it to scan into the park for the first time, then it is valid for one calendar year. 

No news on when the Enchant and Imagine keys will be on sale next.

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There’s a lot of chat online about if Blue Bayou There’s a lot of chat online about if Blue Bayou is worth it or not, my opinion? I usually think it is.

I’ve been many times and have had lots of different dishes from steak, chicken, and lamb and I’ve enjoyed them all. My last visit I had prime rib which I did not like and did not think it was worth it and I would also pass on the assorted macarons, but overall, I like Blue Bayou. The ambiance alone is amazing , I highly recommend their chicken gumbo starter, as well as the creme brûlée tart if that is offered as a dessert!

Blue Bayou offers lunch and dinner, with slight variations to the menu based on what meal you have. Blue Bayou does serve alcohol and also offers a Fantasmic! dining package option that will get you reserved viewing for that nights show. These dining packages are only offered on dates Fantasmic is actually showing, and the seating area is front and center for the show. 

Blue Bayou is very popular and reservations can be hard to come by. You’ll want to be on the Disneyland app or website at 6 am pst 60 days before the date you want to visit to book your reservation, because they will book out in a matter of minutes. It is also much harder to get tables for large groups, so I recommend breaking your group into groups of 4 or less and book multiple tables using different Disney accounts. If you aren’t able to get a reservation, keep checking back as people may cancel their reservations, and if you still can’t get a reservation before your trip, head to the restaurant that morning or get on the Disneyland app to join the walk up list. It isn’t a guarantee, but it still gives you a chance to get in. 

If you have questions about Blue Bayou, or about getting reservations, drop them in the comments! And if you have tried Blue Bayou, tell me what you thought!

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If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort in May, If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort in May, here’s everything you can expect: 

CLOSURES & REOPENINGS 
✨ Anna and Elsa’s royal welcome- reopens 5/16
✨ Sorcerer’s Workshop- reopens 5/16
✨ Soarin’ Around the World- reopens 5/2
✨Meet Tink at Pixie Hollow- reopening TBD
✨Enchanted Tiki Room- reopening TBD
✨ “It’s a small world”- reopens 5/9
✨ The Disney Gallery- reopens 7/17
✨ Great Moments with Mr Lincoln- reopens  7/17
✨ Carnation Cafe- closed 5/1-5/9
✨ Matterhorn- closed 5/5-TBD
✨ Chip n Dale’s GADGETCoaster- closed 5/19-TBD

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS 
* Season of the Force ends May 11th
* Star Wars Nites on May 1st, 4th, and 6th. Disneyland will close at 8 pm to all non-ticketed guests. 
* Star Wars day is May 4th
* Mother’s Day is May 11th
* 70th celebration kicks off May 16. Showings begin for shows including Paint the Night, Wondrous Journeys, World of color Happiness, the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade, and the Better together parade.
* Memorial Day is May 26th
* Grad Nites on May 9th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, and 31st. DCA will close early at 9 pm to all guests not attending grad nite. 

All this information is based on the Disneyland entertainment schedule, and may change at any time, and additional closures could potentially happen.

If you have any questions about visiting Disneyland in May, drop them in the comments! 

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Location is TBD, if you know of somewhere in the Salt Lake area that we could use for the event, please reach out to me!

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When it comes to Disneyland, those first few morning hours are critical for setting the tone for your day and knocking out as much as you can before crowds build! So let’s cover some strategies and when they may be best to use:

MY TOP PICK- ADVENTURELAND
✨ Head LEFT into Adventureland and do Indiana Jones first thing. Then hit up surrounding rides like Jungle Cruise, Big Thunder Mountain, then head to Pirates, Haunted Mansion, and head up to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Maybe grab a mint julep and beignets too 😉 This is my go to strategy when doing Disneyland! 

TOMORROWLAND
✨ My next favorite strategy is going RIGHT into Tomorrowland and heading straight for Space Mountain. Then hit up Star Tours, and Matterhorn. If you have kids, mix in some Autopia and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. And of course grab a cream cheese pretzel for breakfast 😉

FANTASYLAND
✨ My pick if you have young kids, go STRAIGHT through the castle into Fantasyland. Knock out all those Fantasyland rides early before it gets too crowded! Try to do this on a day that Disneyland is not offering early entry, because the lines will already be building by the time you get there if it’s an early entry day. And stop by Maurice’s Treats for a refreshing Boysen Apple Freeze 😉

TOONTOWN
✨ My pick if you have kids who want to meet Mickey and Minnie! Head off to the right side of the castle, all the way back to Toontown and get on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Then hit some of the play areas, Mickey & Minnie’s House, grab some Goody Good Donuts from Cafe Daisy 😉 then do “it’s a small world” on your way out of Toontown. 

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Tell me how you start your Disneyland days, and if you’ve got park strategy questions, drop them in the comments! 

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If you are planning on using lightning lane multip If you are planning on using lightning lane multipass on your next visit to the Disneyland Resort, here are the most popular lightning lane attractions that sell out the fastest:

DISNEYLAND 
1️⃣ Indiana jones
2️⃣ Space mountain
3️⃣ Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
4️⃣ Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway 
5️⃣ Matterhorn
6️⃣ Roger Rabbit Car Toon Spin

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
1️⃣ Guardians of the Galaxy
2️⃣ Toy Story Midway Mania 
3️⃣ Goofy’s Sky school
4️⃣ Incredicoaster 
5️⃣ Soarin’
6️⃣ WEB Slingers

Now keep in mind, these are the ones that typically go fastest, but that can always change. Depending on the time of the year, this may change, especially when certain attractions have overlays like when Soarin’ turns to Soarin’ Over California for the Food & Wine Festival, when Space Mountain turns into Hyperspace Mountain, when Haunted Mansion and Guardians get their overlays for Halloween Time, or during the holidays when “it’s a small world” and the Haunted mansion have their holiday overlays. 

Always check the Disneyland app frequently if you have purchased lightning lane multipass to keep an eye on return times and book this popular attractions early before they sell out! Any of the attractions listed above should be your top priorities when booking return times, and you can always grab a return time for an attraction and then click the modify option and refresh that screen to see if any sooner return times pop up and change it to a different time. And as long as you don’t cancel that return time, it will not reset your booking clock. 

If you have any questions about lightning lane multipass, drop them in the comments! 

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• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will be debuting at the Disney Theater at DCA on May 16, 2025!
• Meet Rex from Toy Story starting June 1 at Pixar Pier in DCA
• The Pixar Pals Playtime Party is coming back to Disneyland at the Fantasyland Theatre for a limited time starting May 23, 2025.
• Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast is also coming back to Disneyland at the Tomorrowland Terrace starting May 23

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Heads up if your visiting the Disneyland Resort in Heads up if your visiting the Disneyland Resort in April, here’s everything you need to know:

CLOSURES & REOPENINGS
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail- reopening 4/11
• Indiana Jones- reopening 4/25
• “It’s a small world”- reopening 4/25
• Dumbo- closed April 22-23
• Enchanted Tiki Room- closed 4/28-TBD
• Matterhorn- closed 4/28- TBD
• Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome- closed 4/28-TBD
• Sorcerer’s Workshop- closed 4/28-TBD
• Soarin’ Around the World- closed 4/28-5/1
• The Disney Gallery- reopening TBD
• Great Moments with Mr Lincoln- reopening TBD
• Meet Tink at Pixie Hollow- reopening TBD

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
• Season of the Force happening all month long
• Nurses Day is April 2
•The @dapperday spring expo is April 12-13. Dapper Day in the parks is April 13
• Star Wars Nites on April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29. Disneyland will close early at 8 pm to all non-ticketed guests
• Easter is April 20. Find fun seasonal treats at the parks and do the eggstravaganza which runs through April 21
• DCA Food & Wine festival ends April 22
• @batsday is April 27

If you have any questions, drop them in the comments! 

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