Disneyland guests had a very rude awakening.
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Hundreds of guests were forced to evacuate Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a fire alarm reportedly went off. Guests were instructed to evacuate immediately at around 1:20 a.m. and told to avoid using the hotel’s elevators.
There are three central hotels on the Disneyland Resort property — the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and, the largest of the three, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa — that Guests can book when planning a Disneyland vacation.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is also the newest, opening in 2001.
One guest shared a photo on the Disneyland Reddit, discussing their experience of having to evacuate one of Disneyland’s premier hotels.
“No joke, the Grand Californian just got evacuated at 1:20 am,” said the guest. “So roughly a little bit before 1:20 am, there was a fire alarm that went off at the Grand. It said to not use the elevators and to evacuate immediately.”
No joke, the Grand Californian just got evacuated at 1:20 am
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According to the firsthand report, the evacuation was a false alarm. No incidents, injuries or accidents have been confirmed at the time of this article’s publication.
“Update at 1:32 am: The front desk said there’s no threat and everything is okay. Hundreds of people (including me) just walked out at 1:20 am probably because a tired kid that didn’t get to meet Mickey pressed the fire alarm.”
A similar incident occurred at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa back in 2022, also in the Fall.
Disney is known for its top-of-the-line experiences and beautiful accommodations, and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is no exception. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel gives Guests a California wilderness feel with a touch of Disney elegance and is described by the Disneyland website:
Escape reality at a hotel that defines grandeur at every turn—from premium accommodations and Craftsman-style elegance to Disney’s impeccable service and renowned attention to detail. Hotel Guests can enjoy impressive amenities and rich dining experiences as well as utilize the convenient entrance* to Disney California Adventure Park. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy thrill-filled days at the parks.
While this evacuation may have been caused by a guest pulling the fire alarm, Disney takes the safety of its guests incredibly seriously, as shown by this early morning evacuation, employing a wide range of guidelines and procedures in case of any emergencies.
Of course, guests must follow the rules both Disneyland and Walt Disney World lay out for them.
Have you ever spent a night at Disneyland’s Grand Californian?