To our magical friends at Disney, We recently had a stay for our first time at the Grand Californian. My parents had never stayed at a Disney hotel, and we thought that this experience was truly magical! We were immediately welcomed with the friendly valet staff, had an easy check in despite the longer lines, and were immediately texted that our room was available shortly after. The rooms themselves had amazing views of California adventure, and although my parents and I could not be on the same floor, we felt that the overall rooms were great! We experienced a handful of dining experiences on the property, and were delighted with both the brunch and dinner at Storytellers cafe. The reason for our stay was to celebrate my daughter's 4th birthday with her grandparents there. Storytellers has (and has again) done an amazing job at making someone feel special for their birthday. During the brunch AND new dinner service, the characters embraced her special day and so did the wait staff. They made an excellent experience for our whole party; it was really special to see my dad taking pictures of characters he grew up loving. Our last morning, we were so excited since we had the Disney Princess Breakfast reserved. After experiencing such an unforgettable experience at Storytellers, we were confident that the breakfast would be even more intimate, special and memorable for my daughter. Now, the venue I was told would be different because of the unavailability of the Napa Rose at the time. But the specialness would still be the same. It is quite a pricepoint to pay, but we were sold on the fact that this would be another Disney successful dining experience. As we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff. I won't lie, I was very disappointed to be escorted into almost a conference center. This was nothing like what we saw on previous videos, and I completely understand that the change of venue creates a different space, but it felt corporate, dull and almost lackluster of the Disney magic. Besides this, I had high hopes. As the princesses made their rounds, we experienced almost a warm/cold energy. A staleness/stiffness and almost mundane routine for some of the characters. I mentioned that we were celebrating my daughter's birthday upon arrival. They took down her name (including the spelling). Not once was she acknowledged by anyone. Not once did she get a special greeting/call out from any of the staff or characters. I was almost surprised that characters didn't come back for more greetings to our tables after making the first round. There were not that many guests, and for the pricepoint that we were paying for - it seems as though they would have more time to go up to the characters as guests wanted to. This environment made it feel not personable, and echoed how Storyteller was with a much higher pricepoint. We were happy about the two photo opportunities with princesses. But even this felt slightly rushed as we were corralled in and out. The food was surprisingly lacking. And we were just comparing this to Storytellers cafe. There was nothing I felt was elevated (the only possible appetizer that I felt even slightly elevated to qualify for $142/plate were the lobster bites), everything else were fare that we could find at the other restaurant. I guess, this is what sticks in my mind the most now for our stay at the Grand Californian. We unfortunately ended on such a disappointing note, and one of the biggest build ups for the weekend. I am happy to speak with whomever about our experiences, because I definitely would like them to hear how high of an expectation we had - and how completely disappointed we felt. We had 6 in our group, and this sentiment was across the board. For such a sought after reservation, we expected more of Disney. That is just how Disney does it, and we almost felt cheated of the experience. read more

The Princess Breakfast at the Grand Californian is pure magic from the moment you walk in. The whole room feels dreamy, with soft princess instrumental music floating through the air and sunlight coming in through the windows. Sometimes there's even live music, which makes the space feel like you've stepped right into a fairytale. The food is incredible... beautifully presented, delicious, and so thoughtfully put together. It truly feels like a royal feast. But even with how good the food is, the atmosphere is what makes the morning feel unforgettable. Watching little girls twirl around in their princess dresses and seeing families soaking in every moment adds so much warmth and joy. The princess interactions are honestly the best part. They don't rush. They sit, they talk, they tell stories, and they make you feel like you're part of their world for a little while. You can see kids' eyes light up when a princess remembers their name or kneels down to talk to them. Those moments are priceless. Everything about this experience feels intentional and filled with heart. It's cozy, it's magical, it's uplifting, and it's the kind of morning you think about long after you've left. If you're visiting the Disneyland Resort, this breakfast is an absolute must-do. It captures the true Disney magic in such a beautiful, meaningful way. read more

Recently went there. It's our second visit probably the last. Napa Rose is currently going through renovation so the princess breakfast is temporarily relocated to another room with crammed seating. There are no more story time with Belle which is a bummer. The food was ok. Nothing special. At $142 per person for both adults and kids above age 3, you're really paying for the experience to meet the princesses. We saw Belle, Ariel, Mulan, Raya, Rapunzel, Tiana and Aurora. However the organization around when a princess shows up at your table needs serious attention. We were done with our food and sat there for 20 plus minute just to wait for Belle to come by....... and my daughter wouldn't leave until she sees Belle. Idk if it's just our luck or everyone else had to wait that long to meet all the princesses. Both time we've had to sit and wait for a quite long time to meet all the princesses. Where I've noticed that people that came after us got to meet the princess before we did. And the princess only stopped briefly and felt they were in a rush to move on to the next table. The total experience lasted about 1.5 hr so plan accordingly if you have other plans for the day. Previously the kid will receive a souvenir like a necklace or a special sipper but that's no longer the case, you only get a plain tote bag now, which is quite disappointing. Same price, lesser experience... how sad. Other than that I have to give credit to our waiter Mickey who was very attentive and friendly. He did a phenomenal job serving us. If you want to splurge and meet lots of princesses in one setting, this is for you. But food is really just average. And probably a good idea to wait until Napa Rose is done renovating to enjoy an elevated dining atmosphere. read more

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Dear Disneyland Guest Relations Team, I am writing to share my disappointment with our experience today at the Disney Princess Breakfast at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. We chose this breakfast specifically because we had attended it previously--prior to the renovations--when it was held at Napa Rose. At that time, the experience was excellent, with fresh food and an atmosphere that felt worthy of a premium Disney dining event. Today's experience was completely different. We were not informed in advance that the breakfast had been moved from Napa Rose to a hotel ballroom, which immediately changed the quality and expectation of the experience. More concerning was the food itself. The breakfast items were cold, poorly prepared, and extremely limited in variety. In total, we spent over $500 for this breakfast. At that price point, the quality should be exceptional. Instead, the food and overall offering were worse than what one would expect from a basic continental breakfast at a low-budget hotel. This level of quality is unacceptable for a premium, reservation-only Disney experience. This was especially disappointing because today was our daughter's 14th birthday, and this is where she specifically asked to celebrate based on how wonderful the experience had been previously. Unfortunately, what should have been a special and memorable occasion fell far below expectations. For additional context, our family are long-time Disney guests. We are Magic Key Inspire members, Disney Cruise Line Gold members, frequent guests at Disneyland Resort hotels, and Disney Visa cardholders. We continue to choose Disney because of the consistency and excellence typically associated with its experiences, which were not reflected here. I wanted to bring this to your attention so it can be reviewed, and I would appreciate any consideration you feel is appropriate. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Ruben B read more

The Princess Breakfast at Napa Rose is an amazing opportunity for those who want a fine dining character experience! The food is delicious and themed and you get so much! You also get a lot of individual time with the Princesses which is great for little ones (who can get impatient waiting). It is well worth the the visit! read more

Our experience at Princess Breakfast Adventures was over the top in the best way. The service was amazing from start to finish, and the food was impressively elevated for a buffet style meal fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The princess interactions were truly delightful. Every character was warm, attentive, and made the experience feel magical. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a convenient way to meet several princesses without having to search for them around the park. It's absolutely worth it! read more