If you're staying at the Yester Paradise Pier Hotel, you can enter and exit Yester California Adventure through a private entrance. This hidden gate is exclusively for Paradise Pier Hotel guests. The Paradise Pier Hotel is instantly recognizable by the wave cornice which crowns the 502-room hotel.

As of early 2026, the property formerly known as Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel has been fully transformed into the Pixar Place Hotel. Along with this reimagining, guests at the resort have access to a dedicated, private entrance into Disney California Adventure Park. This entrance is located across the street from the hotel, near the security booth for the Grand Californian Hotel. To use it, guests walk across Disneyland Drive and scan their active hotel room key (either digital or physical). This portal drops visitors directly into the Pixar Pier section of the park, specifically between Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs. This is a significant perk as it allows guests to bypass the main gate crowds at the front of the park. However, travelers should note that recent construction plans for the "Coco" themed attraction have occasionally led to temporary closures or rerouting of this path, so it is always wise to confirm the current status with the front desk upon check-in to ensure you can utilize this convenient "secret" walkway.