A House of MinaLima pop-up has arrived at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk Orlando, and we’ve compiled a full list with prices of all available Wizarding World collections merchandise.

House of MinaLima Wizarding World Collections

Wizarding Books Collection

“Advanced Potion Making” Cauldron Tote Bag – $26

The art is from “Advanced Potion Making;” the textbook required for 6th-year potions students under Horace Slughorn in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”

The bag is an open-top tote with the same design on the front and the back.

Magnet Set – $20

This magnet set contains 4 different designs of book covers: “Advanced Potion Making,” “Hogwarts, A History,” “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

Postcards – $20

Some of the same covers are included here, but there are several unique additions. Two of the Deathly Hallows-era propaganda packets, “Mudbloods and How to Spot Them” and “When Muggles Attack” are notable inclusions. There are also a few more obscure texts, such as Hermione’s “Rune Dictionary,” “Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms,” and “Grammatica,” which are among the books she deems important enough to bring on their quest.

Rita Skeeter’s biography of Albus Dumbledore and two books by Gilderoy Lockheart are also included.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Lined Notebook – $25

This lined notebook is designed to look like a copy of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by Newt Scamander. The book was first referenced in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” and a real-life version of the fictional book can be purchased (albeit with a much different cover design). It would later go on to inspire its own film series.

“The Tales of Beedle the Bard” Lined Notebook – $25

“The Tales of Beedle the Bard” is another book you can actually purchase, but this is just a lined notebook. It appeared on screen in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.”

“A History of Magic” Lined Notebook – $25

“A History of Magic” by Bathilda Bagshot is referenced many times over the course of the series, often by Hermione Granger. It did not appear on-screen until “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.”

“Hogwarts, A History” Lined Notebook – $25

“Hogwarts, A History” is another of Hermione’s oft quoted texts and was first mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” It first appeared in the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” video game, but this design doesn’t appear until “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.”

“Advanced Potion Making” Lined Notebook – $25

It may not have the Half-Blood Prince’s helpful tips, but you can have the appearance of your own copy of “Advanced Potion Making” by Libatius Borage.

“Dark Arts Defence” Lined Notebook – $25

“Dark Arts Defence: Basics for Beginners” is the rudimentary textbook assigned to 6th year Defense Against the Dark Arts students by Professor Umbridge.

“Magical Water Plants of the Mediterranean” Notecard with Envelope – $25

“Magical Water Plants of the Mediterranean & Their Properties” by Hadrian White is the Herbology book that Barty Crouch, Jr. (under the guise of Alastor Moody) gave to Neville Longbottom in hopes that he would recommend Gillyweed to Harry Potter so he could breathe underwater in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

“Advanced Potion Making” Notecard with Envelope – $25

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Notecard with Envelope – $6

Black Family Tapestry Collection

This collection is based on the Black Family tapestry, a family tree of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black found in Number 12 Grimmauld Place. It’s first seen in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”

Tote Bag – $57

The Black Family Tapestry tote bag is dark green with golden detailing.

Notable members of the House of Black are included, including Sirius Black’s portrait that his mother burnt, Bellatrix Lestrange, Draco Malfoy, and more.

The tote bag has a magnetic snap and a zipper pouch on the inside.

The Black family motto, “Toujours Pur,” is on the tag. It’s French for “always pure,” emphasizing the family’s bigoted views against non-magical beings.

Throw Cover – $45

Mini Umbrella – $49

This mini umbrella has a cover and a handle for carrying.

Phineas Nigellus Black, a former Hogwarts Headmaster, appears.

Sirius’ brother Regulus is represented by a skull.

While folded, this will fit in a free locker at attractions that require loose items to be stowed.

Trinket Tray – $29

The tray features Bellatrix Lestrange, Draco Malfoy, and the burnt spot where Sirius Black’s picture should be.

Ceramic Pot – $45

Notecard with Envelope – $6

The notecard features a larger section of the family tree as well as the Black family crest.

Notebook – $25

Wizarding News Collection

This collection is based on the in-universe publication, The Daily Prophet, and reflects newspaper pages seen on screen. There’s also one item for The Quibbler, the magazine run by Xenophilius and Luna Lovegood.

Daily Prophet Tote Bag – $26

The tote bag features the front page declaring Harry Potter as “Undesirable No. 1,” the status he achieved after Voldemort took over the Ministry of Magic in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

This tote bag is open and does not have any zippers or snaps to close it.

Magnet Set – $20

The magnet set includes four Daily Prophet designs: “He Who Must Not Be Named Returns” from “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter Undesirable No. 1,” “Dumbledore: Daft or Dangerous?” from “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” and “New Headmaster for Hogwarts” from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.”

Sirius Black Notecard with Envelope – $6

The popular design featuring Sirius Black’s wanted poster (which can be seen in Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure), is available as a notecard.

All of the notecards in this collection are lenticular.

Undesirable No. 1 Notecard with Envelope – $6

Harry’s wanted poster is also available.

Bellatrix Lestrange Notecard with Envelope – $6

Likewise to Sirius’, Bellatrix Lestrange’s wanted poster can also be found in the parks — this time in Knockturn Alley, part of Diagon Alley, at Universal Studios Florida.

Dumbledore Notecard with Envelope – $6

Boy Who Lived Notecard with Envelope – $6

The “Boy Who Lived” cover story was seen in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”

Snape Notecard with Envelope – $6

The Quibbler Notecard with Envelope – $6

This edition of the Quibbler, which included Spectrespecs to help wizards see Wrackspurts (a creature that liked to enter the brain through the ear, causing confusion), was featured in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”

The Marauder’s Map Collection

Throw Pillow Cover – $45

The iconic Marauder’s Map has been featured on numerous merchandise items over the years.

Decorate your home with this Marauder’s Map cushion cover. The pillow is not included, this only comes as a cover.

Tea Towel – $18

The Marauder’s Map is also available on a tea towel.

Notecard with Envelope – $6

Hogwarts Express Collection

Tea Towel – $18

This tea towel resembles a ticket for the Hogwarts Express, as first seen in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”

There is a Hogwarts ticket tea towel for your kitchen.

Notecard with Envelope – $6

London to Hogwarts. This notecard features the artwork for the ticket for the Hogwarts Express.

Hogwarts Collection

Hogwarts Castle Print – $49

The artwork of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry comes stamped with a certificate of authenticity.

Whomping Willow Card and Envelope – $6

The Whomping Willow card features a design of the violent tree made out of its name, written repeatedly to form the silhouette. This art did not appear in the films but was inspired by them.

Hogwarts Letter Tea Towel Set – $30

This set of tea towels recreates the Hogwarts acceptance letters Harry receives, including the supply list.

Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Magnet Set – $12

One magnet in this set shows the front of the envelope with Harry’s Cupboard Under the Stairs address. The other magnet is the back of the envelope with a Hogwarts wax seal.

Map Notecard with Envelope – $6

This notecard shows a colorful map of Hogwarts and the surrounding grounds, including the Black Lake, Forbidden Forest, Quidditch Pitch, and nearby Hogsmeade village.

Harry’s Letter Notecard with Envelope – $6

This notecard shows Harry Potter, with envelopes flying around him.

Hufflepuff Notecard with Envelope – $

This notecard features the Hufflepuff crest with its badger mascot.

Ravenclaw Notecard with Envelope – $6

The Ravenclaw card has the Raven mascot, as seen in the films. In the books, Ravenclaw’s symbol was an eagle.

Slytherin Notecard with Envelope – $6

The Slytherin card features the coat of arms and snake.

Gryffindor Notecard with Envelope – $6

Likewise, the Gryffindor notecard has the red and gold emblem with he lion.

Hogwarts Series Postcards – $20

The Hogwarts Collection of postcards has 20 designs, including the artwork for the Marauder’s Map, Yule Ball, and Whomping Willow.

Chocolate Frog Notecard with Envelope – $6

This lenticular card has the artwork for the Chocolate Frog box and the Wizard Card inside.

The Albus Dumbledore card is lenticular, so he appears and disappears as the card moves.

Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Collection

Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Postcards – $20

This colorful set of 20 postcards features artwork from Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, including product advertisements and labels such as Dung Bombs, Decoy Detonators, and more.

Watch our video tour of the MinaLima pop-up and merchandise below.

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Hooray for beignets! Universal Orlando Resort has finally announced the full list of menus for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024. Food and drink will be available for purchase from booths set up around the park. Take a look at some of the new and returning items.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Menus

• A. – Belgium
• B. – Bloody Mary Bar
• C. – Brazil
• D. – Canada
• E. – China
• F. – Coca-Cola Market Square
• G. – Colombia
• H. – France
• I. – French Quarter Bar
• J. – Germany
• K. – Italy
• L. – Mexico
• M. – New Orleans
• N. – New Orleans Desserts
• O. – Philippines
• P. – Puerto Rico
• Q. – Spain
• R. – Thailand

Belgium

Food Menu

• Sweet & Savory Gouda & Onion Waffle – $8.99
  • Warm crystalized waffle, smoked gouda, beer braised onions, black forest ham
  • Paired with Delirium Red – $21.99
• Cookie Butter Liege Waffle (Vegetarian) – $7.99
  • Warm crystalized waffle topped with cookie butter, whipped topping, Biscoff cookies

Drink Menu

• Hoegaarden
  • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $15
    • Refill – $11
  • 20 ounces – $12
• Delirium Red
  • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
    • Refill – $13
  • 20 ounces – $14

Brazil

Food Menu

• Shrimp Moqueca (Gluten-Sensitive) – $7.99
  • Shrimp and coconut cream stew, micro cilantro, white rice
  • Paired with Mango Caipirinha – $19.99
• Pao de Queijo(Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian) – $6.99
  • Brazilian cheese bread
• Brigadeiros (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian) – $6.49
  • A Brazilian classic, chocolate with condensed milk and Mardi Gras sprinkles

Drink Menu

• Mango Caipirinha
  • Piras 51 Cachaça, Bols orange curaçao, lime juice, simple syrup, mango juice, mango purée, fresh min, lime wedge
    • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $17
      • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13

Canada

Food Menu

• Candied Bacon & Onion Poutine – $10.49
  • Candied bacon spiced curly fries with caramelized onion gravy, cheese curds, spiced maple bacon and parsley
  • Paired with La Fin Du Monde – $23.49
• Vegan Wild Mushroom Poutine (Vegan) – $9.99
  • Seasoned curly fries with vegan cheddar, mushroom gravy, truffle oil

Drink Menu

• Fire Cider
  • Fireball cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon stick
    • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
      • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13
• LaBlatt Blue Light
  • 20-ounce Souvenir – $15
    • Refill – $11
  • 20 ounces – $12
• La Fin Du Monde Draft
  • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
    • Refill – $13
  • 20 ounces – $14

China

Food Menu

• Szechuan Noodle Salad (Vegan) – $5.99
  • Spicy cold noodle salad with cucumbers, peanuts, cilantro, scallions
• Spicy Smashed Cucumber (Vegan) – $5.99
  • Spicy marinated cucumbers with peanuts, cilantro, scallions
• Potstickers – $5.49
  • Pork potstickers served with black vinegar and chili oil dipping sauce

Drink Menu

• Lucky Buddha Beer – $10.75
  • 12-ounce bottle
• Hong Kong Boba Tea (Vegan) – $9
  • Hong Kong-style oolong milk tea over ice with coffee boba and salted cheese foam

Columbia

Food Menu

• Colombian Burger – $9.99
  • Grilled burger with Monterey Jack cheese, pineapple cabbage slaw, cilantro garlic sauce, potato sticks
  • Paired with Aguardiente Punch – $21.99
• Arepa de Choclo (Vegan) – $8.49
  • Traditional sweet corn cake filled with cheese and griddled with honey butter
• Oblea (Vegetarian) – $6.99
  • Crispy wafer filled with dulce de leche, strawberries

Drink Menu

• Aguardiente Punch
  • Cumbe Aguardiente, lime juice, simple syrup, blackberry concentrate, berry gummies
    • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $17
      • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13

France

Food Menu

• Bananas Foster Creme Brulee Crepe (Vegetarian) – $11.99
  • Banana caramel, vanilla cream, fresh bananas, whipped topping, brûléed sugar
  • Paired with Grand Framboise Slush – $25.99

Drink Menu

• Grand Framboise Slush – $15
  • A decadent mélande of Grey Goose vodka, Gabriel Boudier Créme de Framboise, raspberry purée, white chocolate syrup
  • Add a float of Chambord for – $2.00
• Charles De Fére Cuvee – $12
• Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc – $13
• Feudo Maccari Grillo – $12
• Domaine du pavillon Chavannes Côte De Brouilly – $17

Germany

Food Menu

• Chicken Schnitzel – $8.99
  • Fried crispy chicken thigh cutlet served with mustard and a lemon wedge
• Currywurst (Gluten-Sensitive) – $7.99
  • Crispy skin German bratwurst sliced and topped with spicy curry ketchup
  • Paired with Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier – $18.99
• Kasespatzle (Vegetarian) – $4.99
  • Cheese spätzle topped with crispy onions
• Bavarian Pretzel with Obatzda (Vegetarian)- $11.49
  • Warm pretzel with Bavarian beer cheese dip
• Mutzen (Vegetarian)- $6.99
  • Fried lemon-vanilla fritters dusted with powdered sugar

Drink Menu

• Beer Flight – $12.50
  • Flight with Warsteiner Pilsner, Weihensthaner Hefe Weissbier, Ayinger Celebrator
• Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Radler
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Stein – $16
    • Refill – $11
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $15
    • Refill – $11
  • 20 ounces – $12
• Warsteiner Pilsener
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Stein – $16.75
    • Refill – $11.75
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $15.75
    • Refill – $11.75
  • 20 ounces – $12.75
• Ayinger Celebrator
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Stein – $16.75
    • Refill – $11.75
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $15.75
    • Refill – $11.75
  • 20 ounces – $12.75
• Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Stein – $16
    • Refill – $11
  • 20-ounce Souvenir Cup – $15
    • Refill – $11
  • 20-ounce – $12
• Schladerer Himbeergist Brandy – $13
  • 1.25-ounce pour
• Jagermeister – $11.50
  • 1.25-ounce pour

Italy

Food Menu

• Roman Suppli – $7.99
  • Mozzarella and provolone filled risotto with vodka sauce, roasted red pepper aioli
• Zabaglione with Berries (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian) – $5.99
  • Frangelico anglaise with mixed berries topped with toasted hazelnuts
  • *Contains alcohol

Drink Menu

• Aperol Spritz Sorbet – $14
  • Aperol aperitivo with blood orange sorbet
• Bollini Pinot Grigio – $15
  • 6-ounce pour
• Querceto Chianti – $11
  • 6-ounce pour
• Bertani Valpolicella – $14
  • 6-ounce pour

Mexico

Food Menu

• Chilaquiles Verdes (Gluten-Sensitive) – $7.49
  • Tortillas topped with chile braised shredded chicken, salsa verde, cilantro onion mixed with lime crema and cotija cheese
  • Paired with Gran Añejo Margarita – $19.49
• Quesabirria – $8.99
  • Birria beef in a corn tortilla with Monterey Jack and Oaxaca cheese, served with birria broth
• Churro Loops & Chocolate (Vegetarian) – $7.99
  • Cinnamon sugar churro loops with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce

Drink Menu

• Classic Margarita
  • el Jimador blanco tequila, lime juice, Dekuyper triple sec, agave nectar, smoked sea salt
    • 20-ounce. Souvenir cup – $17
      • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13
• Gran Añejo Margarita
  • Jose Cuervo Añejo tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime juice, agave, smoked sea salt
    • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
      • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13
• Jose Cuervo Añejo Tequila – $11.50
  • 1.25-ounce pour
• Modelo – $11
• Modelo Chelada Lime – $14.50
  • Modelo Lime y Sol can
• Modelo Chelada Pineapple – $14.50
  • Modelo Pineapple can
• Agua Frescas – $5.49
  • Mango, Strawberry, Jamaica Hibiscus

New Orleans

Food Menu

• Beignets (Vegetarian) – $6.99
  • Sweet fried pastry with powdered sugar
• King Cake Mini (Vegetarian) – $6.49
  • Traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing, Mardi Gras sprinkles, and a Mardi Gras baby
• Crawfish Etouffee – $7.49
  • Creamy crawfish and vegetable stew over white rice
• Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya – $7.49
  • Mixed rice with andouille, blackened chicken, peppers, and tomatoes
• Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy (Vegan) – $12.49
  • Flash-fried green tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and Cajun remoulade served with Cajun kettle chips
• Shrimp Gumbo – $7.49
  • Stew of trinity, shrimp, andouille, and bacon over white rice
• Shrimp & Crawfish Boil (Gluten-Sensitive) – $14.49
  • Mixed bag with crawfish, shrimp, andouille, potatoes, and corn on the cobb

Drink Menu

• Category 5 Punch
  • Cruzan dark rum, Myers dark rum, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, passion fruit puree, grenadine
    • Souvenir – $17
    • Refill – $13
    • 12-ounces – $13.00
• Espresso Martini – $14
  • Brewed coffee, JF Haden Espresso liqueur, New Amsterdam vodka, black sugar syrup
• Chicory Coffee 16-ounce – $8
  • Chicory coffee, toasted marshmallow syrup, with toasted marshmallow cold foam

Philippines

Food Menu

• Pancit Bihon – $8.49
  • Rice noodles, sautéed vegetables, pulled chicken, garlic, soy sauce
• Crispy Lumpia – $7.49
  • Pork-filled crispy rice paper roll with dipping sauce
  • Paired with Buko Juice – $18.49
• Pandan Cheesecake – 6.99
  • Pandan cheesecake with whipped topping, and shaved toasted coconut

Drink Menu

• Buko Juice – $12
  • Coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, pandan extract, smoked sea salt. Served in a souvenir coconut cup
• San Miguel – $10.75
  • European-style pale lager bottled

Puerto Rico

Food Menu

• Pastelon (Gluten-Sensitive) – $8.99
  • A layered casserole of sweet plantain, and picadillo beef topped with Edam cheese
  • Paired with Pina Colada – $20.99
• Bacalaitos – $7.99
  • Crispy salt cod fritters with bell peppers, cilantro, and onions served with mayo ketchup
• Pastelitos de Guayaba (Vegetarian)- $5.99
  • Guava-filled puff pastry with powdered sugar

Drink Menu

• Piña Colada
  • Ron del Barrilito Santa Ana Overproof rum, lime juice, coco cream, pineapple juice, smoked sea salt
  • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
  • Refill – $13
  • 12 ounces – $13
• Fanta Piña Colada – $4.99

Spain

Food Menu

• Ensalada de Pulpo (Gluten-Sensitive) – $8.99
  • Traditional Spanish salad with octopus, fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, paprika, sherry vinegar
  • Paired with Sangria Rosado – $19.99
• Papitas Bravas (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegan)- $5.99
  • Seasoned crispy potatoes, paprika aioli
• Crema Catalana(Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian) – $6.49
  • Bruleed citrus milk custard with candied orange peels

Drink Menu

• Sangria Flight – $17
  • Flight of Sangria Tinto, Sangria Blanco, Sangria Rosado
• Sangria Tinto – $12
  • Red sangria with Honoro Rioja, Torres 10 brandy, Ferrand dry curaçao, lemon juice, orange juice, blackberry extract, simple syrup
• Sangria Rosado – $12
  • Rose sangria with Honoro Rose, New Amsterdam gin, strawberry purée, a pinch of smoked sea salt
• Sangria Blanco – $12
  • White sangria with Honoro Vera Rueda, Bacardi rum, pineapple and lemon juices, simple syrup, lemon bitters, a pinch of smoked sea salt

Thailand

Food Menu

• Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Gluten-Sensitive) – $8.49
  • Sautéed shrimp on a salad of shredded green papaya, and carrots, with Thai basil and peanuts, tossed in a spicy Thai dressing
  • Paired with Butterfly Pea Blossom Tea – $20.49
• Green Curry with Chicken (Gluten-Sensitive) – $6.99
  • Spicy green curry chicken with shiitake mushrooms, eggplant, snap peas, red bell pepper, jasmine rice
• Chicken Satay – $8.99
  • Marinated grilled chicken skewer with Thai cucumber, topped with peanut sauce 

Drink Menu

• Butterfly Pea Blossom Tea
  • New Amsterdam gin, butterfly tea matcha, passion fruit syrup, mint syrup, simple syrup, lime juice in pipette
    • 20-ounce Souvenir cup – $17
    • Refill – $13
    • 12 ounces – $13
    • Mocktail – $8

If you’re planning to eat and drink your way through these menus, the best way to do it is with the discounted Universal Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Card. The food and beverage card is like a gift card. Guests purchase it for $65 and can use it on $75 worth of food and drinks at the Mardi Gras food booths. Passholders save $30 on the Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Card. The card retails for $120, but holds a$150 value!

Premier and Preferred Passholders will also receive their respective discounts with a valid Annual Pass on food and beverage (excluding alcohol) when paying with their Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card. These discounted cards can be purchased at the USF Reservation Cart (near TODAY Café), USF Front Gate, Mel’s Diner, Louie’s Italian Restaurant, Richter’s Burger Co. and all Mardi Gras 2024 kiosk locations.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024 runs from February 3 to April 7, 2024 at Universal Studios Florida.

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We’re staying at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort on its final day of operation before it transforms tomorrow into the Pixar Place Hotel. Our Pixar-themed room is ready, and we’re taking you on a virtual tour.

We have been hard on many of the modern Disney hotel rooms in recent projects. Paradise Pier wasn’t the best, but what it has become now is a vast improvement. There are so many small touches throughout that, at least at Walt Disney World, that have fallen by the wayside in recent years. Read on to see more of our photos and take the full tour.

Pixar Place Hotel Standard Room Tour

Hallway/Room Exterior

The hallways of Pixar Place Hotel are mostly black and white with pops of color. The wallpaper here is white and gray, with a dark gray floor covered in Pixar-themed line art. The door to the room is outlined in red-orange paint, with the doors a natural wood color. Round, bright spotlights dot the walls and are present between the doors.

Overhead are strips of lighting featuring Luxo Jr., the iconic Pixar lamp. The illustration demonstrates him jumping up and down, as he does in the Pixar bumper shown before the animated films. A Luxo ball is also present.

Room Entrance

Starting with the “Room Occupied” door tag, the stage is set for the level of detail you can expect. At Walt Disney World Resort, all of these tags are the same, but the fact that someone on the project team suggested that these be custom for the hotel is fantastic, and the tag itself is very cute.

Upon entering the hotel room, to your right is a sliding wood door that leads to the bathroom.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a little plain, but we don’t think we’re ever going to get away from white bathrooms at Disney resort hotels. That being said, there are some things present to break up the wash of bright white.

This back unit is actually the hotel room’s closet, which we think is quite an interesting placement. While the location is a little weird, the closet is nice and big, with plenty of room for storage.

There is no steamer included with the room, which we were happy about; instead, there is an iron and ironing board. Extra bedding is also stored here in the closet, and there is a stand where you can lay your luggage flat. We were surprised that, given the amount of detail present in the hotel room overall, the closet door handles were not shaped like the Luxo ball.

The “Conserve Water, Energy, and Waste” placard in the bathroom is even themed, specifically to “Luca.”

The “toilet art” for the room is none other than Luxo Jr., bouncing on a Luxo ball. We loved this extra touch of fun. Otherwise, the toilet and shower are pretty standard.

The shower has a wavy tile pattern on the walls and a hexagon pattern on the floor. The showerhead can be handheld or moved depending on your height.

The amenities are mounted, with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash available. The labels are also done in the hotel’s primary color palette. As you can see, these are not labeled as H2O+, as Disney bought the formulations and is now distributing them themselves. Here, they are labeled with the Pixar Place Hotel wordmark.

We have very few nitpicks about the room, but the bathroom sink is one of them; it’s quite plain. There is a mirror that extends out from the left wall, which is nice for those who need a closer look when getting ready.

Something that makes up for our sink nitpick, though, is the custom Pixar Place Hotel packaging for the shower cap. It makes us wish that the other amenities weren’t mounted so we could have even more bespoke packaging.

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Disney hotels like Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort had custom packaging for their toiletries. We saw this also happen in Paris with Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, and even the other Disneyland Paris hotels. We love that this was thought of and included.

Entry Hallway

In the entry hallway is a light panel, where you can control all of the lighting throughout the room, as well as their brightness levels. The switches aren’t labeled, so it’ll take some experimentation to see which switches control which lights.

A full-length mirror hangs on the wall next to the panel, perfect for those last-minute outfit checks before heading out to the parks for the day.

Next to the mirror is more Pixar art, which appears to be a collection of concept art from “Turning Red,” “Toy Story,” “Soul,” “Up,” “Inside Out,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Luca,” “Finding Nemo,” and “WALL-E.”

Main Living Area

What we love most about the main living area is that there is so much color present. So many of the recent Disney hotel room renovations, like at Pop Century Resort and the All-Star Resorts, have turned out very plain; that is not the case here.

We will say that there are a lot of empty spaces in these rooms, which is probably not an issue if you bring a lot of luggage.

The room’s layout matches that of Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Even the theming, with its focus on art and how it is represented in the rooms, is quite similar. We’ve toured the standard room there as well.

The wall to the right of the bed has a long ledge wide enough to store items during your stay. We think that there could have been another piece of art hung here, as it’s quite empty with nothing stored there along the ledge.

The climate control panel is also located on this wall, with two more outlets below it. The outlet here has a power icon and says “controlled,” which we can only assume means that there is a switch in the room that controls power reaching those outlets.

Above the bed is a large concept art print featuring “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “Toy Story,” “Brave,” “Finding Nemo,” “Soul,” and “Coco.” We’re unsure if the art changes from room to room, but we will be touring a 1-bedroom suite soon, so stay tuned for that.

The rug beneath the bed features a design inspired by Luxo Jr. There is also plenty of room for storage underneath the bed.

Another thing we never get anymore, at least at Walt Disney World, is special bedding. It’s difficult to photograph, but the bedding’s pattern is rows upon rows of circles. Occasionally, you can spot a Luxo ball or two hidden among them.

Several years ago, as part of Pixar Fest, Paradise Pier got a slight update and Luxo beach ball pillows were added to the beds in each of the rooms. These have since been removed, despite fitting into the new overall theme. Instead, we now have a cylindrical throw pillow to represent the Luxo ball. It’s quite hard for a pillow, so you’ll want to take it off of the bed before going to sleep. It seems it’s more for decorative purposes than it is meant to be used.

There is not a lot of light around the bed, but there are lights just below the large art print above the headboard. Light panels above the side tables control them.

There are also reading lights that pop out from the headboard on either side.

As far as outlets by the bed, both sides have a set of two standard outlets, with one USB port and one USB-C port. The room phone is on the left side table.

A wireless charging alarm clock is present on the right side table — which also sports another USB and USB-C port. This room might hold our record for the most USB outlets in a Disney hotel room.

The drawers in the bedside tables are a decent size, but there is not a lot of storage space in the room overall, especially if you have four people staying in the room. However, the closet is quite large, so we think you’d be okay.

Another small detail is the Pixar Place Hotel pen and notepad on the left bedside table. Both feature Luxo Jr. and the hotel’s logo.

Opposite the bed is the desk area, with the room’s television mounted on the wall above it.

The desk is home to our favorite aspect of the room: the adjustable Luxo Jr. desk lamp. The lamp is attached to the desk so you can’t pick it up and reenact him “bouncing,” but it does swivel.

Behind the lamp is another outlet with two standard plugs, a USB port, and a USB-C port.

Similar to the Disney resort hotels in Paris, Pixar Place Hotel has a new 10-track music loop of all-new arrangements of Pixar music in a lounge style that fills the hallways and plays through the TVs in the rooms. In addition, when you use the TV for the first time, a short animation of Luxo Jr. being drawn plays onscreen, before scanning past various pieces of Pixar concept art.

The top left drawer in the desk opens to reveal the room’s safe, with an actual drawer underneath.

The included desk chair is a criss-cross pattern of red, black, and white. The back of the chair looks quite supportive and ready for any “working vacations.”

A Pixar Place Hotel folio is present on the desk, which includes a faux postcard advertisement for Great Maple, the restaurant found downstairs in the hotel (which we reviewed for breakfast and dinner when it opened), as well as an actual postcard that matches the art present in the room.

There is also a Pixar-themed placard detailing personal security devices for Pixar Place Hotel employees:

Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

Anaheim law protects hotel workers from threatening behavior, and, in compliance with Chapter 6.101 of Title 6 of the Anaheim Municipal code, this hotel provides personal security devices to its employees.

Please contact the Front Desk if you have any questions.

We hope you enjoy your visit!

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

You do not get to take the folio home, but you can take home all of the paper materials inside.

The room also includes a copy of “The Art of Pixar” to rifle through during your stay. Ours was positioned on a shelf by the TV.

Below it is the room’s ice bucket and two stemless glasses, perched on Luxo ball coasters.

Under the shelving, a single-cup Keurig coffee maker sits on the desk. There are two outlets on the wall behind it.

The top right drawer stores all of the coffee and tea supplies. Also in this drawer are two Pixar Place Hotel condiment kits, which feature more special packaging made just for the hotel.

The second drawer on the right holds two mugs and two more glasses, as well as more Luxo ball coasters. The third drawer is empty and can be used for additional storage.

The cabinet to the left of the drawers holds the room’s minifridge, which we think is a good size.

To the right of the TV and desk is another piece of art, featuring many different Pixar characters walking through swirls and stripes of color.

The piece features Hector from “Coco,” Bo Peep in her adventuring outfit from “Toy Story 4,” Remy from “Ratatouille,” Mike and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.,” Kevin from “Up,” Mrs. Incredible from “The Incredibles,” Joe Gardner from “Soul,” and Sadness from “Inside Out.” The frame is lit. We hope that there will be a location in Pixar Place Hotel eventually where you can order the art from the room on-demand for your home, because we love this.

There is a large window to the far left of the room, with two layers of curtains that you can move back and forth for added privacy or to allow for more light to come into the room.

We stayed in a standard view room on the 15th floor, but we did get a great view of the Finding Nemo splash pad and pool area below.

There are two black coffee tables in front of the red pull-out sleeper sofa. Both fit together to make the best use of the space provided.

They are quite light and easy to move, but we could see the yellow wall across from the couch being damaged over time from guests moving the furniture around themselves. In contrast, the cushions on the sofa are much heavier than the table.

The sleeper is by American Leather, which we’ve seen at a lot of the Walt Disney World hotels. The sleeper is not made once unfolded, so you’ll have to make it yourself with the bedding provided in the closet. Housekeeping might be able to do this for you if you’re unable.

Overall Thoughts

Altogether, we were fine with Paradise Pier if we really needed the benefits of being a hotel guest at Disneyland Resort. We appreciate the effort that has been put into “plussing” this hotel, including the dedicated entrance to Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure.

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel was getting long in the tooth, and while it might have been nice in 2001, it did not feel nice in more modern times. The rooms now feel much better for the amount of money charged to stay here.

That being said, the price of staying at Pixar Place Hotel is still quite high. If you’re coming from Walt Disney World Resort, you may think this is more of a Moderate room, though it’s considerably larger than that room type. You still have to decide if this price point is right for you, but we think it’s quite comfortable inside and we enjoy the theme.

What started out pretty rough in its early stages has become quite nice, and much nicer than it once was. We think Pixar Place Hotel is a big improvement and are fairly impressed.

Pixar Place Standard Room Tour Video

If video is more your speed, you can watch our full room tour video below:

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