DISNEY HOTEL CHEYENNE REVIEW
Hotel Cheyenne Review (2024), Disneyland Paris
Planning a Disneyland Paris holiday is half the fun, isn’t it? From mapping out dining plans to crafting the perfect park itinerary, every decision adds to the anticipation of the magical adventure that awaits. And let’s not forget the excitement of choosing the perfect Disneyland Paris hotel and hopefully our review of Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne (and other Disneyland Paris Hotels) will help you choose the best Disneyland Paris hotel for you and your family!
Here at My Castle Club, we’re dedicated to helping you make informed decisions by providing insightful hotel reviews, whether you’re a seasoned Disney enthusiast or embarking on your very first visit, we’re here to guide you through the vast array of accommodation choices available at Disneyland Paris.
When it came time to book our recent trip to Disneyland Paris, there’s one hotel that is close to our hearts Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne. Despite its “budget” classification, the 3-star Disney Hotel Cheyenne is far from budget in everything but the price, boasting enchanting theming, cozy accommodations, and a convenient location to the parks.
So, if you’re contemplating a stay at Hotel Cheyenne during your next Disneyland Paris excursion, stick around for an honest and comprehensive Disney Hotel Cheyenne review from yours truly. And if you’ve yet to consider it, I’d pose the question—why not?
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Disney Hotel Cheyenne is one of our favourite and go-to hotels at Disneyland Paris. With great theming, location and a ‘budget’ price it’s a great option when looking for a Disneyland Paris Hotel.
- Immersive Wild West Theming: Experience the charm of the Old West with themed décor, cowboy-inspired accommodations, and frontier ambiance throughout the hotel.
- Proximity to the Parks: Enjoy convenient access to Disneyland Paris parks, with a short 10-15 minute walk or a few minutes free shuttle ride.
- Value for Money: Priced as a budget option, but is still one of our favourite Disneyland Paris Hotels if you don’t want a hotel with a swimming pool!
- Character Encounters: Start your mornings with a touch of magic by meeting Woody or Jessie inside the hotel lobby!
- Family-Friendly Amenities: Take advantage of family-friendly facilities, including outdoor play areas, pony rides, and buffet dining options catering to both adults and children, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay for the whole family.
- In-room Amenities: Includes a coffee machine and kettle for beverages, along with a basic low-power hairdryer; however, rooms do not feature an iron or fridge.
From its well-themed ambiance to its fantastic value, it exceeded our expectations the first time we visited and is often our go-to hotel of choice. So, if you’re wondering whether Hotel Cheyenne is worth it, our answer is a resounding yes!
However, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a smooth stay. If you’re traveling with lots of luggage, a stroller, little ones, or have mobility concerns, be sure to request a ground-floor room near facilities —trust us, it will be worth it!
Hotel Cheyenne Review (2024)
We were super excited to be staying at Disney Hotel Cheyenne once again. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were back home and in the middle of our very own Wild West adventure.
So grab your cowboy boots, as we’ll share the finer details of our stay in our review of Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne Character Meet & Greets
One of the highlights of staying at Disney’s hotels is the daily character meet and greets. At Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne, we were thrilled to meet Woody or Jessie each morning from 8:15 am to 11 am. After enjoying Extra Magic Hour at the parks, we often returned to the hotel to meet the characters, and often found the queues were far shorter!
The meet and greets occur at the entrance of the Red Garter Saloon, creating a charming backdrop for these memorable encounters. While some mornings we saw alternating appearances by Woody and Jessie, on other days we noticed it was just a single character!
It was also great to see that Disney Photographers were on site to capture these moments for us.
Its also worth noting that the character meet and greet at the Disney Hotel Cheyenne is available to all guests and not just hotel guests.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne Location
Unlike the Disney hotels in other parks around the world, all the hotels at Disneyland Paris are very close to the park, as you can see on the map above.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne is nestled along the picturesque Rio Grande River (opposite Hotel Santa Fe), and around a short 10-15 minute walk to Disneyland Paris. Disney Hotel Cheyenne may be one of the furthest hotels from the park when walking, it’s one of the nearest when taking the free shuttle bus.
Walking Distance from the park
On the image above, we show both the walking route (pink) and the free bus shuttle route (blue).
A leisurely 10-minute stroll along the Rio Grande River brings you to the entrance of the Disney Village, where you can soak in the sights and sounds of this bustling hub before continuing on to the parks. Rest assured, the walk is worth it, offering a scenic route along the river and by Lake Disney.
After a long day in the park, we didn’t always want to walk back to the hotel, and instead used the free shuttle bus. As the hotel is so close by road and because the hotel has its own shuttle bus, we didn’t have to wait long for a bus to arrive. We found a new shuttle appeared every 5-10 minutes!
Disney Hotel Cheyenne Check-in
After an early flight into Paris we arrived at the hotel around 10am. When entering the hotel lobby we saw a long check-in queue, but as we completed the online check-in we were advised to join a shorter queue at the side.
The cast member was incredibly helpful, swiftly processing our check-in and providing us with an envelope with the hotel map and our Magic Passes. Magic Passes are the all-in-one card and acts as your room key, park tickets, and contain all of your meal vouchers (if you’ve pre-purchased the meal plan or any character dining).
Disneyland Paris says rooms are available from 3 pm each day, however, we were lucky to find our room was ready when we checked in. The cast member at check-in highlighted our block on our hotel map and we headed to our room to freshen up before heading to the parks!
We’ve stayed at the Hotel Cheyenne multiple times, and we usually find our room was not ready when we were checking in early. When this happens we always recommend you take advantage of the complimentary luggage storage.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne Rooms
Let’s mosey on over to check out the digs at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne! Before we talk about our room and experience we wanted to share with you that Disney Hotel Cheyenne offers three room types to choose from.
- First up, we’ve got the Woody’s Roundup Standard Room. This room type offers 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 1 pull-out bed, providing ample space for couples or families.
- For those looking to be closer to the action, the Woody’s Roundup Standard Room near hotel facilities are the way to go. Located in blocks closest to the hotel reception and restaurants, these rooms boast either 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 1 pull-out bed.
- The hotel also offers Woody’s Roundup River Side rooms located along the river/walking path side of the hotel. These rooms are located further away from reception, but are closer for those wanting to walk to the park! This room type offers 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 1 pull-out bed.
Now, let’s talk about our room! On our recent trip, we chose a standard room, and the Cast Member at Check-In showed us the location of our room on the hotel map. We were located in Block 11 – Running Bear, meaning we were in one of the furthest blocks away from reception. We write furthest away but it is only a few minute walk from reception to our room, and as an added bonus we were the first block when walking back to our room after a day in the parks!
With our room being at the end of blocks we got to walk down the streets of this wild west-themed hotel, immersing us in the bygone era of cowboys and saloons. Each hotel block is inspired by the rustic charm of the American West, each with the facades creating the appearance of an old Wild West town.
Arriving at our room…
- Air conditioned rooms
- Coffee machine and kettle
- Hairdryer (basic) fixed to the bathroom wall
- No iron, No fridge,
You know, despite being labeled as a “budget or value” Disney Hotel Cheyenne always exceeds our expectations and seems very spacious.
Our room at the Hotel Cheyenne had subtle hints of the Disney/PIXAR film Toy Story, specifically Woody’s Round-up, hence the room names. The wallpaper borders around the room feature Woody, Jessie, and their pals, whilst the themed mirrors, cow print throw, and the curtains echoing Woody’s iconic shirt, ensure every inch of these rooms is bursting with subtle hints of the film.
One of our favourite themed parts of the room was the themed cowboy boot lamp.
The beds were comfortable and our room also featured a pull out sofa bed. With comfy beds, multiple outlets, and reliable air conditioning (no complaints here!), we really enjoy the rooms at the hotel, even though we don’t spend much time inside them.
In-room amenities…
When it comes to in-room amenities, our room was equipped with a fully stocked coffee pod machine and kettle. However, our room didn’t feature a fridge or an iron.
Additionally, towels and toiletries are included within the bathroom. It was nice to see that instead of single-use plastic items, the hotel now had reusable containers for shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
A hairdryer is also attached to the wall in the bathroom, however, it is very basic and low-powered meaning it’s not the best.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne Restaurants
As we explored the dining options at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne, we were pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of experiences available.
- Chuck Wagon Cafe
- Red Garter Saloon
- Starbucks
The Chuck Wagon Cafe offers buffet-style meals for breakfast and dinner. As we visited during the summer months, we enjoyed a buffet dinner and took advantage of the additional BBQ outside. We were told the additional BBQ is not always available but it was a great addition to the options available!
The buffet at Chuck Wagon was only €40 per adult and €22 per child, making it one of the cheapest buffets at Disneyland Paris.
As part of our meal plan, we had access to the hotel breakfast. This was also held within the Chuck Wagon Cafe, which was a delightful surprise as we don’t often eat breakfast at the hotels.
At the buffet, all-you-can-eat breakfast had a wide selection of choices including continental and ‘full English’ options. We particularly enjoyed the wide range of pastries, cereals, cold meats, and cheeses!
Whilst enjoying breakfast, it was clear that the breakfast options were the same as we had at Sequoia Lodge, and also at Plaza Gardens characters breakfast.
The Red Garter Saloon quickly became one of our favorite spots. This saloon-style bar offered a familiar drinks menu with a few unique offerings.
In the evenings, we often found ourselves saddling up at the bar having a drink at the end of the day. This is not a metaphor, at the Saloon you can sit on saddles at the bar!
The atmosphere at the Red Garter Saloon is relaxing, making it the perfect spot to relax after a busy day in the parks. It’s a cozy setting where we often drifted away to the sounds of country music and truly relax into the Wild West charm of Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne.
On our last evening, we sat outside the Saloon enjoying a cocktail. IT was a great location to sit and relax and people watch!
One highlight for us was the presence of Starbucks, which was great location to grab some snacks and often saw many guests getting morning muffins for a cheap breakfast.
We’ve seen people complain about Starbucks within Disney hotels, but we don’t feel the same. The popular coffee shop is well-themed and fits seamlessly into the surroundings and acts at the Wild West Bank.
How much does it cost to stay at Disney Hotel Cheyenne?
We’re always asked how to book and how much it costs to stay the Disney hotels at Disneyland Paris and we always recommend people to use the DLP Price estimator. By booking directly with DLP as you’ll benefit from their booking conditions and price guarantee, meaning you won’t find the same deal cheaper anywhere else!
Recently the Hotel Cheyenne has been on a special promotion with prices from as little as £133 per person, per night!
Disney Hotel Cheyenne: Our Verdict
Top Tips when staying at Disney Hotel Cheyenne
Here are some top tips for making the most of your stay at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne based on our experience:
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Early Check-in Advantage: Arrive early to see if your room is ready before the official check-in time of 3 pm. If not, utilize the luggage storage and start exploring the hotel grounds.
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Celebrate Special Occasions: Inform the staff during check-in if you’re celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary. They might surprise you with some special badges or show you how to get a birthday phone call from Mickey Mouse!
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Dining Options: Book your meals early, especially at the hotel’s Chuck Wagon Café, to avoid long queues. You can reserve dining up to 60 days in advance or inquire at the hotel reception upon arrival.
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Family-Friendly Amenities: Take advantage of the hotel’s cowboy-themed play areas, which are great for keeping children entertained between park visits.
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Character Encounters: Don’t miss the chance to meet Woody or Jessie at the hotel’s daily meet and greet sessions, typically held in the lobby in the mornings. It’s a wonderful way to start your day with a touch of Disney magic.
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Parking Convenience: Parking is complimentary for hotel guests. Once checked in, consider moving your vehicle closer to your building for easier access throughout your stay.
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Room Location Preferences: If proximity to amenities is important to you, consider requesting a room close to the main facilities and reception area when making your booking.
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Shopping and Essentials: Visit the hotel’s General Store for souvenirs, snacks, and essentials you might need during your stay. It’s a convenient spot to pick up Disney merchandise without venturing far.
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Enjoy the Theme: Embrace the Wild West theme of Hotel Cheyenne with its rustic charm and cowboy-inspired decor. Take time to explore the themed details throughout the hotel grounds or take a pony ride during the warmer months!
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Early Magic Hours: As a hotel guest, take advantage of Early Magic Hours (EMH) to access select attractions and meet characters before the regular park opening times.
These tips will help you maximize your experience at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay at Disneyland Paris.
Disney Hotel Cheyenne FAQ
Within this section, we’ll answer the most common questions about Disney Hotel Cheyenne. You can also find answers to other questions about the hotel by clicking on this link.
Do Hotel Cheyenne have swimming pool?
No, Hotel Cheyenne doesn’t feature a swimming pool and guests staying at the hotel are unable to use swimming pools at other Disney hotels
Do Hotel Cheyenne rooms have a fridge?
No, unfortunately you don’t have a fridge in your room.
Do Hotel Cheyenne rooms have a kettle?
Yes, on our visit we not only had a kettle but we also had a fully stocked coffee pod machine
Do Hotel Cheyenne rooms have a hairdryer?
Yes, but if you’re used to a high-power hair dryer we advise you bring your own as it’s not very powerful.
Do Hotel Cheyenne rooms have an Iron?
No, unfortunately, the rooms at Hotel Cheyenne don’t have an or Ironing Board
Do Hotel Cheyenne rooms have air conditioning?
Yes, all the rooms at the hotel have air conditioning
How long does it take to walk from Hotel Cheyenne to the parks?
It took us around 10-15 minutes to walk from the hotel to the Disneyland Parks. Please be aware if you choose to walk to the parks you will need to pass through security by Hotel New York – Art of Marvel, and queues can be long at peak times.
Does Hotel Cheyenne have a free bus to the parks?
Yes, Hotel Cheyenne offers a free shuttle service to the parks. By road, the hotel is one of the closest to the park and you’ll find the free shuttle service arrives and departs around every 10-15 minutes.
Can you meet Disney characters at Hotel Cheyenne?
Yes, you can meet Woody or Jessie from the PIXAR Toy Story franchise.
Are there club level rooms or suites at Hotel Cheyenne
No, the hotel doesn’t have any club level or suites
Are tickets included in a stay at Disney Hotel Cheyenne?
If you choose to purchase a package direct from Disneyland Paris you will get your park tickets included for every day of your visit!
Is Disney Hotel Cheyenne worth it?
In our honest opinion, Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne ranks among our favourite picks at Disneyland Paris!
With its captivating theme and exceptional value, it surpassed our expectations from the moment we arrived and has since become one of our preferred accommodation choices. If you’re contemplating whether Hotel Cheyenne is the right fit for you, and you’re not fussed for a swimming pool, our answer is a resounding yes!
