We are pleased to announce the 2003 MousePlanet Reader’s Choice
Awards.
Our Restaurant
and Hotel Review System has been collecting reader reviews of
hotels and restaurants at Disney resorts around the world for the past
18 months. Reviewers are asked to provide a rating between one to five
(in the form of “planet” symbols), and submit a detailed review
of their experience with each hotel or restaurant.
To qualify for a Reader’s Choice Award, a property must have received
at least three reviews, with an average score of 4.5 planets or better.
In the event of a tie, the establishment with the most reviews receives
the higher ranking. These awards are based entirely on the reviews submitted
by MousePlanet readers and staff.
The award winners in each category are listed below, along with their
average score and a notable quote from one of the reviewers. Disneyland
Resort-area hotels and restaurants are recognized today, and we will recognize
the Walt Disney World-area hotels and restaurants tomorrow.
Most Popular Disneyland-Area Hotels
First Place: Howard
Johnson Plaza Hotel
1380 South Harbor, Anaheim
- Average Rating: 4.9
- Number of reviews: 11
- Notable reader comment: “The grounds are amazing. We watched
the fireworks from the courtyard one night.”
Second Place: Disneyland
Hotel
1150 Magic Way
The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim is the original of three on-property hotels
at the Disneyland Resort. MousePlanet file photo.
- Average Rating: 4.6
- Number of reviews: 13
- Notable reader comment: “Stay in Sierra tower…”
Third Place: Embassy
Suites – North Anaheim
3100 E. Frontera Street, Anaheim (Near 91 Freeway at Kraemer / Glassell)
- Average Rating: 4.6
- Number of reviews: 3
- Notable reader comment: “The main reasons we chose the Embassy
Suites was the full breakfast.”
Fourth Place: Sheraton
Anaheim Hotel
900 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim
- Average Rating: 4.6
- Number of reviews: 3
- Notable reader comment: “I’ve stayed at this hotel several
times before, and continue to go back…”
Most Popular Disneyland-Area Restaurants
First Place: Carnation
Café (Main Street, USA, Disneyland)
- Average Rating: 4.7
- Number of reviews: 8
- Notable reader comment: “It’s like a little oasis on Main
Street. You can see the bustle but it’s quiet and a good place to take
a break and refuel for more excitment.”
Second Place: Whitewater
Snacks (Grand Californian Hotel)
Whitewater Snacks is a favorite hideaway tucked away in the far corner
past the pool area of the Grand California Hotel. Photo by Alex Stroup.
- Average Rating: 4.6
- Number of reviews: 3
- Notable reader comment: “Without a doubt THE best kept secret
for either resort.”
Third Place: Pacific
Wharf Café (Disney’s California Adventure park)
- Average Rating: 4.5
- Number of reviews: 4
- Notable reader comment: “If you’re looking for some authentic
California sourdough bread, Boudin is hands down the best sourdough
bread out there.”
