Grand Opening Ceremony For The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
It’s a big day for the Disneyland Hotel!


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Today’s the day that the newest Disney Vacation Club property, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, opens in Disneyland Resort! This space was inspired by storytelling, with decor featuring animated classics like The Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty, as well as more modern stories like The Princess and the Frog and Zootopia.


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The Villas officially open today, September 28th, so let’s check it out!
The Grand Opening Ceremony
As aired via livestream, Disney set up a special ceremony on the grounds just outside the entrance to Disneyland Hotel.


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The 2023-2024 Disneyland Ambassadors, Nataly Guzman and Mark Everett King Jr., kicked off the ceremony with lots of energy.


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Next, Bill Dierksen, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Disney Vacation Club, shared his excitement about the introduction of The Villas to Disneyland Hotel.


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Dan Coleman, the General Manager of Disneyland Hotel, said, “Today, we start a new chapter.”


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Kissy Simmons then took the stage to perform the new Disney Vacation Club theme song, “Where We Belong (Welcome Home).”


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She was joined on stage by a few special Disney characters, including Moana, Baloo, King Louie, Princess Tiana, Anna, and Elsa.


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You can listen to the theme song below.
Cast Members waved from The Villas’s balconies!


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And the ceremony ended with Mickey and Minnie, of course. Who’s excited for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel??


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There are several room types available at The Villas, including the following:
- Duo Studios
- Deluxe Studios
- 1- and 2-Bedroom Villas
- 3-Bedroom Grand Villas
Click here to read our pocket guide to the Disneyland Hotel!


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Scott Gustin on Twitter/X also shared some images of new Villas merchandise in the Disneyland Hotel lobby store, Disney’s Fantasia Shop.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is celebrating its grand opening today. Here’s a look at some of the DVC merchandise available at Disney’s Fantasia Shop in the Disneyland Hotel lobby: pic.twitter.com/KMDUcOaXnR
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) September 28, 2023
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