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300C FEATURE DESTINATION: Disney Resorts / Disney World, Florida & Disneyland Anaheim, California

DISNEY is all about dreams. Even better, it is about dreams with happy endings! “When you wish upon a star”, as the song goes, there is the hope and expectation that marvelous things will happen.

When Walt Disney designed the MAGIC KINGDOM, it was with this in mind, and the result is far beyond what was anticipated.
As soon as Disneyworld opened in the 1960s, families flocked to its gates. Their children and grandchildren have followed year by year in ever greater numbers.

What is the most exciting and memorable experience you can envision? Is it looking out your hotel window across the Plains of Africa and watching a giraffe gracefully loping along? Or do you see in your mind’s eye the cloudless, blue Florida sky from which the sun will rise on your wedding day? DISNEY weddings are at the pinnacle of perfection. The couple arrives at the wedding chapel in a Rolls Royce, attended by a footman. Following the ceremony, a reception may be held in one of the gardens or in a tastefully appointed dining room with a musical ensemble (or a DJ) providing the entertainment. There is the option of choosing to have dessert in another country, as the wedding party adjourns to their chosen destination at Epcot.

Recently, a couple who work in a London hospital dined with their wedding guests at the Grand Floridian and then traveled to the British sector of Epcot for tea and cakes, followed by the all American fireworks display on the lake.

Whatever your hopes and dreams, chances are they can be realized while vacationing in this wonderland of possibilities.

DISNEY RESORTS/DISNEY WORLD FLORIDA
CITY INFORMATION

Population: 48,000 (DISNEY WORLD and Kissimmee)

Elevation: 70 feet above Sea Level

Land Area: 16.7 Square Miles

Location: DISNEY WORLD (Lake Buena Vista) is located
77 miles northwest of Miami and 162 miles
southwest of Jacksonville. M and I-10
provide acess into Florida from the north,
with connection via I-4, the Florida
Turnpike and US 192, I-75, I-95 and the
Florida access from south Florida.

Time Zone: DISNEY WORLD (Lake Buena Vista) is
located in the , noon at DISNEY
WORLD , IT’S 11 am in Chicago and
9 am in Los Angeles. Florida
observes Daylight Savings Time
from April – October.

Weather: Average High Low Precip.(in)
January 59.8 F 71.6 47.8 2.4

July 81.8 F 91.6 71.9 6.6

Climate: Days with precip. Jan-6 Jul-17
Wind Speed (mph) Jan-9.0 Jul-17.3
Morning Humidity (%)Jan-88 Jul-91
Afternoon ’ Jan-57 Jul-59
Sunshine (%) Jan-63 Jul-62
Clear Days Jan-9 Jul-3
Partly cloudy days Jan-10 Jul-17
Cloudy days Jan-12 Jul-11
Snow (in) Jan-0 Jul-0

LOCAL SEASONS

No snow!!!

DISNEY WORLD enjoys a year-round warm climate. The winter is popular with many tourists as the temperature averages in the low – mid 60s F, the perfect time to enjoy this truly remarkable world known attraction as well as numerous other sites and attractions which make up this number 1 tourist area in the world. In the spring, fall und winter , it is usually less crowded with the exception of spring break and when large convention groups are in town. Shorts are acceptable wear at all of the major attractions and most restaurants. It is also the perfect time to enjoy one of the numerous water theme parks in the area. Jump in and cool off, the water’s fine!

HOW TO GET THERE

BY AIR
Orlando International Airport
Phone: 407-825-2000

AIR TRANSPORTATION

Orlando International Airport is 25 Miles east of WALT DISNEY WORLD and 20 Miles south of downtown. At rush hour (7-9 am and 4-6 pm), the drive can be a tortorous hour or more, at other times it is about 30 – 40 minutes.

DRIVING to DISNEY WORLD
To get from the airport to the attractions, take the north exit out of the airport to Haighway 528 West. Follow signs to the I-4, it takes about 30 – 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions, considerably longer during rush hour or when an accident occurs. When you get to the I-4, follow the signs west toward the attractions.

AN ALTERNATIVE: ORLANDO SANFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Phone: 407-585-4000
It is much smaller than the main airport, but it has grown a bit in recent years. the airport has most of the major car rentals desks on site. Meers Transportation shuttles also serve it.

KISSIMMEE GATEWAY AIRPORT
301 N. Dyer Blvd., Suite 101
Kissimmee, Fl 34741
Phone: 407-847-4600
Located near Orlando, just 8 miles from DISNEY WORLD and 10 miles from the Orange County Convention Center, Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM)

BY CAR
Driving to DISNEY is easy too ! Major Interstates I-95, I-75 and I-10 provide access into Florida from the north, with connections directly into the area via I-4, the Florida Turnpike, and US 192. I-75, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike provide quick access from South Florida.

BY BUS
Greyhound Bus Terminal
103 East Deakin Ave.
Kissimmee, Fl. 34741
Phone: 407-847-3911

BY TRAIN
AMTRAK
111 Deakin St.
Kissimmee, Fl. 34741
Phone: 407-9411 or 800-872-7245

DISNEY RESORTS/DISNEY WORLD, FLORIDA
ATTRACTIONS/THINGS TO DO

Main Street USA
—-Walt Disney World Railroad—-Town Square Exhibiton Hall

Adventureland
—-Swiss Family Treehouse—-Jungle Cruise—-Pirates of the Caribbean

Frontierland
—-Tom Sayer Island—-Splash Mountain—-Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Liberty Square
—-The Hall of Presidents—-Liberty Belle Riverboat—-The Haunted Mansion

Fantasyland
—-Cinderella Castle—-Fairy Tale Garden—-Mickey’s Philharmagic—-Peter Pans’s Flight—-It’s a Small World—-The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh—-Ariel’s Grotto

Mickey’s Toontown Fair
—-The Barnstormer—-Mickey’s Country House—-Judge’s Tent—-Toontown Hall of Fame—-Minnie’s Country House—-Toon Park

Tomorrowland
—-The Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter—-Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin—-Astro Orbiter—-Space Mountain—-Tomorrowland Indy Speedway

*EPCOT
Future World*
—-Spaceship Earth—-Innoventions—-The Living Seas—-The Land—-Ice Station Cool—-Circle of Life—-Imagination !—-Honey, I Shrunk the Audience—-Automobile Test Track—-Mission: Space—-Wonders of Life—-Cranium Command—-Body Wars—-Universe of Energy

World Showcase

Pavilions, shops, restaurants, and attraactions that capture the essence of countries around the world, surround the vast World Showcase Lagoon.

Disney-MGM Studio—-Twilight Zone of Terror—-Rock’n Roller Coaster—-Beauty and Beast Live on Stage—-The Magic of DISNEY Animation—-Voyage of the Little Mermaid—-Playhouse Disney—-Backlot Tour—-Who wants to be a Millionaire: Play It—-American Film Institute Showcase—-The Great Movie Ride—-Sounds Dangerouse starring Drew Carey—-Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular—-Star Tours (based on Star Wars)—-Jim Henson’s Muppets Vision 3-D

DISNEY RESORTS/DISNEY WORLD, FLORIDA
FAMILY FUN ATTRACTIONS

ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE
African Wilife Preserve.
Features story time beside the lobby fireplace and a continuous and facinating view of the animals on the savannah.

BOARDWALK
Epcot Area.
Features the Keister Coaster, a 200 foot water slide, and traditional Boardwalk treats reminiscent of Turn of the Century (early 1900s) Atlantic City.

CONTEMPORARY
In the Magic Kingdom.
Features Chef Mickey’s fabulous meals; also fireworks at night, all in a high-tech retrofuturistic setting.

GRAND FLORIDIAN
A lavish, Victorian seaside resort in the Magic Kingdom area.
Features Honeymoon Suites, afternoon tea, and many activities for children.

POLYNESIAN
South Pacific theme in the Magic Kingdom area.
Features white sand beaches, tropical lagoons, and a pool with slide and waterfall…also a fabulous weekend Luau.

SWAN AND DOLPHIN
Maritime theme in the Epcot area.
Features swan-shaped paddle boats and a small, private beach.

AWILDERNESS LODGE
Celebrates the grand lodges of America’s National Parks (Magic Kingdom area).
Features totem poles, and erupting geyser, and hot springs whirlpools.

YACHT AND BEACH CLUB
Cape Cod ambience in the Epcot area.
Features Stormalong Bay, a sand-bottomed three acre pool with water jets, a series of water slides, and a shipwreck!

DISNEY’s OLD KEY WEST
Key West theme in downtown DISNEY.
Features Tiny Tot Tea Parties, Unbirthday Parties, and a homey village atmosphere.

DISNEY’s SARATOGA SPRINGS
Historic Saratoga Springs atmosphere in Downtown DISNEY area.
Features beautiful gardens, restful pathways on which to wander, and a kids only water spray pool.

CARIBBEAN BEACH
Tropical Islands in the Epcot area.
Features the Fortress Pool and Parrot Cay Island,
and a secluded , sandy beach.

CORRADO SPRINGS
Mexico and southwest US theme in the Animal Kingdom area.
Features the Dig Site with its Mayan Temple.

PORT ORLEANS AND RIVERSIDE FRENCH QUARTER
Antebellum South and New Orleans French Quarter themes. Located in downtown DISNEY.
Features a pool, fishing hole, and playground at Riverside’s Ol’ Man Island, and a sea serpent themed family pool at the French Quarters’s Doubloon Lagoon.

ALL STAR MOVIES, MUSIC AND SPORTS
A comic strip theme; located in the Animal Kingdom area.
Features All Stars Jazz and Broadway Music areas.

POP CENTURY
American pop culture theme.
Celebrates pop history. Features a state-of-the-art arcade; a playground and interactive water fountain.

FORT WILDERNESS
Rustic woods theme.
Features pony rides, hayrides, a petting farm, and a blacksmith’s shop. Also a nightly campfire circle complete with roasted marshmallows.

DISNEY RESORTS/DISNEY WORLD, FLORIDA
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

JANUARY
WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon

Some 15,000 entrants run through several theme parks. Live bands, hot air balloons, and Disney characters cheer the runners on. There is also a 5 k run for children.

SPRING
WIDE WORLD of SPORTS COMPLEX
Atlanta Braves Spring Training
Be up close as the Braves battle it out with some of the best in this on-site ballpark.

MID-APRIL – EARLY JUNE
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL
Have a field day as Epcot celebrates spring with a colourful array of fragrant flowers, elaborate gardens and DISNEY-themed topiaries.

MAY AND JUNE
STAR WARS WEEKENDS
Weekends in May and June.
DISNEY salutes the Star Wars Saga with celebrities and characters from the movies.

SEPTEMBER
NIGHT OF JOY
Contemporary Christian Music concerts.
Phone: 407-827-7200

OCTOBER
FUNAI GOLF CLASSIC at WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Mid-late October.
The Classic features golf’s greatest pro’s, challenging each other on DISNEY’s magnificent Palm and Magnolia courses.

OCTOBER
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
October 1 – Mid-November
Sample delectable dishes and wonderful wines from around the world.

NOVEMBER
FESTIVAL OF THE MASTERS
Mid-November
Inspire your artistic side at one of the most acclaimed and eclectic open air art festivals in the country. Voila! You are in the picture.

ABC SUPER SOAP WEEKEND
Mid November.
Meet and greet popular stars from your favourite ABC daytime dramas.

THE OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS
End of November – January 2
Phone 407-934-7639 for updates on this popular event.

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD (Epcot)
Late November – Late December
Discover the joy of holiday celebrations, customs and characters from different countries and diverse cultures around the world.

MICKEY’s VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Late November and early December.
Join the celebration and make your holiday the merriest with this festive party, the best gift that you can’t fit under your tree.

FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND – DECEMBER 24.
stroll down this holiday haven of shops, entertainment and good cheer. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as Downtown DISNEY celebrates the season.

MICKEY’s VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Several nights during the first three weeks of December. Includes snow flurries and hot cocoa on Main Street. Includes mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade and a holiday edition of fireworks.

MICKEY’s JINGLE JANGLE PARADE
End of November – January 2
Celebrate the holiday season on the savannah with this spectacular parade.

DECEMBER

*PLEASURE ISLAND NEW YEAR’s EVE
DECEMBER 31*
Make a resolution to dance the night away at the most stupendous New Year’s Eve street party around.

NEW YEAR’s EVE at CIRQUE du SOLEIL
December 31
Celebrate the New Year with the captivating and spellbinding spectacle of La Nouba.

ATALANTIC DANCE HALL’s NEW YEAR’s EVE
December 31
Move into the New Year dancing and dining to the latest sounds in an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

300C FEATURE DESTINATION: Anaheim California

Anaheim, California is probably most famous as the home of Disneyland, the first Disney theme park, known around the world as “The Happiest Place on Earth”, but there is much more family fun to be found in and around this city in Orange County, California.

In addition to Disneyland with its many “lands”, rides and attractions which grow in popularity year by year, there is Disney’s California Adventure. This spectacular addition occupies about 55 acres of the original 100 acre Disneyland parking lot. Located immediately to the south of the Magic Kingdom, this entirely separate, gated
paradise features all the best of California in condensed form.

The themed areas within California Adventure include an authentic replica of a California seaside resort, complete with a Boardwalk and “ocean front” amusement park. There is a roller coaster, aptly names California Screamin’, and other rides. There is “Cannery Row” area representing Monterey, a hint of Tinseltown in the Hollywood Studios backlot, a high desert aviation area named Condor Flats, an agricultural section called Bountiful Valley, and daily wine tasting with the Mondavi family from Napa Valley. Finally, there is a wilderness area called Redwood Creek which features the symbol for the entire park, Grizzly Peak. This outcropping in the shape of a bear’s head has a white-water rafting adventure. Also included within the park itself is the Grand Californian Hotel, themed as a wilderness lodge in the architectural style of the historically significant National Parks lodges.

Enjoy sizzling steaks, seafood, exotic entrees, desserts, and a wide range of beverages, including wine and beer at the cafes and restaurants in the Disney parks. From All-American offerings to the authentic flavours of Asia, Mexico and Italy, finding a great meal is easy !

In addition to the Disneyland theme parks, there is Knott’s Berry Farm, which began in the 1930s as a roadside stand offering Mrs. Knott’s homemade pies and delicious chicken dinners. Today, it is a theme park with over 165 shows, attractions, and high tech rides for thrill seekers of all ages.

For film lovers, Universal Studios Hollywood (about 35 miles from Anaheim) features rides based on many of its most famous films, such as Back to the Future, Jurrasic Park, and Spiderman. Knott’s Soak City USA provides hours of family entertainment with over 20 water rides. Medievial
Times places dinner guests in the role of medievial royalty. Jousting tournaments occur nightly as guests dine in the midst of the pageantry and action.

After touring the theme parks, there are museums and cultural attractions to enjoy. The local art museums offer original and rare works of art. The Crystal Cathedral, the largest glass building in the world is located 2 miles from Disneyland. Two memorable pageants, complete with live animals, are presented there each year. SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Catalina Island, Legoland, and the Long Beach Aquarium are area attractions well worth visiting. For thrill rides visit 6 Flags California near Los Angeles.

Anaheim is located approxiamtely 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Its central location makes it an excellent place to select as a base for a Southern California vacation. Well organized tours are available from Anaheim to top attractions in every direction. A vacation in Anaheim will fulfill the children’s dreams, and build a library of pleasant memories for the family that will last a lifetime.

Anaheim City Information

Population: 285,477

Time Zone: Anaheim is located in the Pacific Time Zone. When it is noon in New York City, it is 9:00 AM in Anaheim.


Average Temperatures: Month High Low
January 63F 47F
February 63F 48F
March 64F 50F
April 66F 53F
May 67F 56F
June 69F 59F
July 73F 63F
August 74F 64F
September 73F 62F
October 71F 57F
November 69F 52F
December 65F 48F
When to Visit: Almost any time is the right time to go to Anaheim; the climate is mild and pleasant year-round. There is a rainy season from November – March (heaviest usually in January). Summers are almost rainless.
National Holidays:

New Year’s Day Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President’s Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

Telephones: The country code for the United States is 1. The area codes for Anaheim and Orange County are 714, 949, and 562.


Getting There

By Air

The county’s main facility is John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), which is served by 10 major domestic airlines and 4 commuter lines. It is an ultra modern facility, complete with a statue of its namesake. Its relatively small size makes it easy to negotiate.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) serves four airlines, including its major player, jetBlue. It’s smaller and more low-key than John Wayne; but parking is plentiful and readily accessible. Allow 20-30 minutes by car from Anaheim.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 35 mi west of Anaheim.

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is just northwest of Riverside, 30 mi north of Anaheim.

By Bus

The Los Angeles MTA ( 213/626-4455, www.mta.net) has limited service to Orange County. From downtown los Angeles, Bus 460 goes to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland Resort.

Greyhound 714/999-1256 or 800/231-2222.

By Car

Anaheim is 95 miles North of San Diego.

From San Diego, take I-5 north. For the Disneyland Resort, exit at Disney Way; dedicated off ramps from both the right hand lane and the left-hand commuter lane lead into the attractions’ parking lots and surrounding streets. The drive from downtown San Diego takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in average traffic. (Avoid rush hour)

By Train

Amtrak ( 800/USA-RAIL) Trains go to Anaheim daily from San Diego. The trip takes about 2 hours; a bus shuttles passengers from the Anaheim train station to the Disneyland Resort. Amtrak also offers 1-day and 5-day excursion packages.

Getting Around

By Car

A car is a must in Orange County. Traffic is not a major problem, especially if you avoid rush hours (7-9 AM and 3-7 PM). Seat belts must be worn by all passengers at all times.

Amtrak
800/USA-RAIL (371-5465). Orange County stations located at Fullerton, Anaheim Stadium, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente Pier.

Greyhound
714/999-1256 or 800/231-2222

Metrolink
800/371-LINK (5465)

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
714/636-RIDE (7433). Public bus transportation.

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
213/626-4455 or 800/COMMUTE (266-6883)

Caltrans Transportation Hotline
800/427-7623

Anaheim Resort Transit

714-400-9550

When you consider parking fees and shuttling from a car to the theme parks, ART is a convenient and affordable way to travel within the Resort area.

ART (Anaheim Resort Transit). ART provides shuttle service from area hotels to Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Anaheim Convention Center and throughout the 1100-acre Anaheim Resort District. ART is a fare-based system with bargains on one-day, two-day, and five-day unlimited use passes. Children nine and under ride free.

Anaheim Attractions & Things To Do

Anaheim Resort Area

Disneyland

1313 S. Harbor Blvd

Anaheim, CA

The Happiest Place on Earth” is an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination filled with family-friendly attractions and entertainment, dining and shopping.

Disneyland is divided into eight theme “lands”, each of which has a number of rides and attractions that are somehow related to the theme of that geographic designation.

Main Street U.S.A.

At the park’s entrance, Main Street U.S.A. is a picture perfect version of small town America. The streets are lined with gift shops, candy stores, a soda fountain, and a silent theater that runs early Mickey Mouse films. There is an information booth to the left of the main entrance which has a schedule of the day’s events.

Adventureland

Adventureland is home to several popular rides with the theme of the most exotic regions of Asia, Africa, India, and the South Pacific Among these are:

Tarzan’s Treehouse Jungle Cruise, (aboard a Mississippi River-style paddleboat)

*Enchanted Tiki Room *20-minute musical show

Indiana Jones Adventure, Riders follow Indiana Jones in all-terrain vehicles and experience the bubbling lava pits, whizzing arrows, fire-breathing serpents, collapsing bridges, and a tumbling boulder.

New Orleans Square: A large grass filled park illuminated by gas lamps, New Orleans Square is home to the Haunted Mansion. The

Pirates of the Caribbean, one of Disneyland’s most popular rides, has visitors float on boats through underground caves, entering an enchanting world of pirates and buried treasure. At the Blue Bayou Restaurant, located in the depths of the ride, you can eat surrounded by cool moonlight and listen to the sound of crickets.

Critter Country is a version of Frontierland. Older children and grown-ups love Splash Mountain, one of the largest water flume rides in the world. Loosely based on the Disney movie Song of the South, the ride is lined with about 100 characters that serenade with “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” Riders paddle around in log boats and often get sprayed or dunked.

Frontierland—Inspired by 19th-century America, Frontierland features a raft to Tom Sawyer’s Island and a play area with balancing rocks, caves, and a rope bridge. There is also a petting zoo and a log cabin for the family to explore.

In season, Frontierland presents Rivers of America This fascinating spectacle mixes magic, music, live performers, and sensational special effects. Mickey Mouse uses his magical powers to create giant water fountains, enormous flowers, and fantasy creatures. A 45-foot-tall dragon breathes fire and lights up the water of the Rivers of America.

Mickey’s Toontown: This is a colorful world of cartoon characters inspired by the “Roger Rabbit” films; a land populated by ‘toons. There are several rides, including Roger Rabbit’s CarToonSpin, but Toontown itself is the main attraction.

Fantasyland : A land with a storybook theme. Most of the rides are designed for children under age 6, You’ll also find Alice in Wonderland, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, and more.

It’s a Small World is a slower moving indoor river ride through a confection-filled panorama as the world’s children sing It’s a Small World.

Matterhorn Bobsleds gives a roller coaster ride through chilled caverns and drifting fog banks. It is one of the park’s most popular rides.

Tomorrowland Conceived as an optimistic look at the future, Tomorrowland is designed in the stark, metallic look popularized by futurists such as Jules Verne. Long-time Tomorrowland favorites include Space Mountain and Star Tours, the original Disney-George Lucas joint venture. It’s a 40-passenger StarSpeeder that encounters a a series of challenges on the way to the Moon of Endor, achieved with wired seats and video effects

Disney’s California Adventure

Opened on February 8, 2001, Disney’s California Adventure occupies about 55 acres of the original 100 acre Disneyland parking lot. Located immediately to the south of the Magic Kingdom, this entirely separate gated attraction features all the best of California in condensed form.

The entrance to California Adventure is under a jaunty rendition of the Golden Gate Bridge flanked by two tiled murals representing California’s riches. Disney designers traveled throughout the state while drafting California Adventure. The result is a celebration of the brightest and best that California offers (past and present)

The themed areas within include an area representing a seaside resort, complete with a Boardwalk and “ocean front” amusement park, with a roller coaster, California Screamin’, and other rides, a “Cannery Row” area representing the Monterey area, something of Tinsel town with the Hollywood Studios backlot, a high desert aviation area named Condor Flats, an area for agriculture called Bountiful Valley and wine tasting with the Mondavi family from Napa Valley. Finally, a wilderness area, Redwood Creek, featuring the symbol for the entire park, Grizzly Peak (it’s a rocky outcropping in the shape of a bear head) which has a white-water rafting adventure. Also included within the park itself is the Grand Californian Hotel, themed as a wilderness lodge in the architectural style of the National Parks lodges.

Soarin’ Over California in Condor Flats is a favorite. This is a theatre attraction that lifts each guest 20 degrees up and down. Participants soar, as though on a hang glider, over the most scenic and exciting places in California, including Yosemite, the Golden Gate, the Central Valley, the coast, San Diego, Los Angeles and Disneyland, along with other locales. You can feel the wind in your face, and each guest “glider” moves and tilts in full compliance with the scenes above, below, and to each side.

Paradise Pier

Paradise Pier is the amusement park section of Disney’s California Adventure. On the surface, it looks like a seaside recreation park from years gone by, but beneath the veneer are state-of-the-art thrill rides and amusements and midway games along the boardwalk at the edge of the lagoon. Paradise Pier lights up at night with thousands of lights and visual effects.

Knott’s Soak City USA

8039 Beach Blvd.

Buena Park

The park is a 10-minute ride north on I-5 from Disneyland. From I-5 or Calif. 91, exit south onto Beach Boulevard. The park is about half a mile south of Calif. 91.

Open May through September

Orange County’s wildest water adventure park! Thirteen water-logged acres packed with 21 of the most intense water rides, all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s Southern California coast.

Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park

8039 Beach Blvd.

714/220-5200

Buena Park. The park is a 10-minute ride north on I-5 from Disneyland. From I-5 or Calif. 91, exit south onto Beach Boulevard. About 1/2 mile south of Calif. 91.

Knott’s Berry Farm’s hours vary both during the week and week to week, so call ahead. The park is usually open during the summer daily from 9am to midnight.. Special hours and prices are in effect during Knott’s Scary Farm in late October (a hugely popular event). Stage shows and special activities are scheduled throughout the day. Pick up a schedule at the ticket booth.

This park focuses on newer and faster thrill rides that target Southern California youths and families instead. With 165 fast-paced amusement rides, shows and attractions. Enjoy Wild West stunt shows, thrilling roller coaster rides, and the children’s favorite: Camp Snoopy.

Ripley’s “Belive it or Not!” Museum

7850 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
At Ripley’s, visitors are challenged by the unique and the bizarre. The museum has assembled a collection of real-life phenomena and scores of curiosities that are very strange and also mystifyingly true. Some of the items are even quite beautiful!

The Motts Miniatures Museum & Dollhouse Shop

7900 La Palma Ave.

Buena Park

Just up the street from Knott’s Berry Farm
The museum showcases the History of America in miniature from the Pilgrims to modern times. Some exhibits are so small that they must be viewed under magnifying glasses. There are dressed fleas, rice carvings, 350 hand-carved ivory elephants in a bean shell, portraits of U.S. Presidents on the heads of pins, the world’s smallest folding pocket knife, and more.

Richard Nixon Library

18001 Yorba Linda Blvd

714/993-5075

Fax: 714/993-3393

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm

This presidential library, located in Nixon’s boyhood town, celebrates the roots, life, and legacy of America’s 37th President. The 9-acre site contains the modest farmhouse where Nixon was born, manicured flower gardens, a modern museum housing presidential archives, and the final resting place of Mr. Nixon and his wife, Pat.

Anaheim Indoor Market

1440 S. Anaheim Blvd. The marketplace, Orange County’s largest indoor swap meet, has more than 200 stores selling merchandise at 50 percent to 70 percent below retail price. It is open six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on Tuesdays.

The marketplace has a food court, and shoppers can enjoy mariachi music, 3-5 p.m. Saturdays, and live concerts, 1-4 p.m. Sundays.

Believe it or not, you can also watch professional wrestling in the marketplace’s back lot arena, 1-4 p.m. Sundays.
Call: (714) 999-0888.

Anaheim Museum

241 S. Anaheim Blvd.

714-778-3301

10 a.m.-4 Wednesday-Friday; noon-4 Saturday, and by appointment Sunday-Tuesday.

The Anaheim Museum houses a combination of history, culture, and art in its 1908 building. Children can visit the Communications Room for interactive activities. The Anaheim Room has displays of pictures and tools essential to Anaheim’s settlers.

The Farmers Market and Crafts Fair, at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street. Every Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Farmers Market features more than 60 vendors selling fruit, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and craftwork.
Call: (714) 956-3586.

Hobby City,

1238 S. Beach Blvd.

Families can enjoy 10 acres of hobby, craft and collector shops. A half-scale replica of the White House offers rare dolls and toys. Hobby City also has a theme park called Adventure City, where children can enjoy rides, face painting and puppet shows.

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

(Los Angeles County)

(562) 590-3100.
This internationally renowned aquarium creatively examines the treasures of the Pacific Ocean, the planet’s largest, most diverse body of water. The Aquarium of the Pacific explores three regions of the Pacific Ocean: the Southern California/Baja Pacific, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific. The aquarium features futuristic design and technology.

Discovery Science Center
This 59,000-square-foot facility is filled with fun, hands-on exhibits for children and adults. Visitors can experience an earthquake in the “Shake Shack,” lie on a bed of 3,500 nails, walk through a tornado, engage in live science demonstrations, watch a 3-D laser show and more.

Crystal Cathedral

The Crystal Cathedral is situated in Garden Grove less than two miles from Disneyland. Located at the southwest corner of Chapman Avenue and Lewis Street between Harbor Boulevard and The City Drive.

Guided tours every half-hour, Monday through Saturday, from 9 -3:30. Sunday church services are at: 9:30 AM and 11 AM, plus an Hispanic (Spanish-speaking) service at 12:45 PM, and an evening (English-speaking) service at 6:30 PM.

Each year, the Crystal Cathedral presents two major pageants: The Glory of Christmas. (in December), and The Glory of Easter (in March). These feature a cast of 200 in Biblical period costumes, a choir, angels, live animals, and joyous music from a 70-piece orchestra.

The largest glass building in the world, the Cathedral was built by the Rev. Robert Schuller. Schuller started out in 1955, as pastor of California’s first “drive-in” church, in Garden Grove. It was originally located in a drive-in movie theatre, and Rev. Schuller preached from the roof of the concession stand. After his radio broadcasting success, Rev. Schuller opened the Crystal Cathedral in 1980.

Universal Studios

Located in Universal City, Hollywood, about a 40 minute drive northwest of Anaheim

100 Universal City Plaza

Universal City

Hours fluctuate seasonally. Open everyday except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Universal Studios Hollywood, the world’s largest movie studio and theme park, allows guests an exhilarating opportunity to experience a genuine working movie studio through their thrill rides, one-of-a-kind attractions and live shows based on movies actually filmed at its fully functioning movie studio.

Themed rides and shows propel the visitor into the exciting worlds of their favorite movies. Among these are the new rock n’ roll Spider-Man Rocks, the popular Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom or the monster plunge of Jurassic Park: The Ride, plus more attractions and shows.

Anaheim Family Fun Attractions

All attractions in Anaheim are family oriented .

Knott’s Berry Farm
With 165 exciting rides, shows and attractions, it’s no wonder that Knott’s Berry Farm is the nation’s most popular independent themed amusement park. Enjoy wild west stunt shows, thrilling roller coasters, and the children’s favorite, Camp Snoopy.

The Motts Miniatures Museum & Dollhouse ShopTM
The museum showcases the History of America in miniature from the Pilgrims to modern times. Some exhibits are so small that they must be viewed under magnifying glasses. There are dressed fleas, rice carvings, 350 hand-carved ivory elephants in a bean shell, portraits of U.S. Presidents on the heads of pins, the world’s smallest folding pocket knife, and more.

Disneyland
The “Happiest Place On Earth” features rides from the Teacups to the Matterhorn. Main Street USA welcomes visitors with a look at America in the19th century. Visitors will enjoy all of the various “lands” and all they have to offer. One of the most visited attractions in the country!

Universal Studios Hollywood
Visitors to Universal Studios can take a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest working movie studio. Rides feature the likes of King Kong, ET, and Jaws, and they feature earthquakes and Back to the Future time travel. Shopping and restaurants are also available in abundance.

Legoland California
This new family theme park is especially meant for children 2-12. Most of the attractions in the 128-acre park are kid-powered, requiring youngsters to pedal, pull, push or steer their own way. Of course, the park features the LEGO toys and prominent LEGO constructions like Miniland, a scaled down replica of five regions of the U.S. made of 20 million LEGO bricks. There is also the LEGO Mindstorms learning center featuring computer-equipped facilities utilizing LEGO software. Other attractions include a castle, a roller coaster, a safari adventure, and several boat rides.

Aquarium of the Pacific
This internationally renowned aquarium thrills guests with its creative examination of the infinite, astonishing treasures of the Pacific Ocean, the planet’s largest body of water. The Aquarium of the Pacific explores three regions of the Pacific Ocean: the Southern California/Baja Pacific, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific. The aquarium features futuristic design and technology.

Discovery Science Center
This 59,000-square-foot facility is filled with hands-on exhibits for children and adults. Visitors can experience an earthquake in the “Shake Shack,” lie on a bed of 3,500 nails, walk through a tornado, engage in live science demonstrations, watch a 3-D laser show and more.

San Diego Zoo
The world famous San Diego Zoo features more than 4,000 rare and exotic animals including pandas, koalas, chimpanzees, and more. Animals are housed in interesting replicas of their natural habitats. The zoo also has nighttime entertainment. On the premises is also a world-renowned botanical garden with over 6,500 species of plants.

Anaheim Events & Entertainment

Anaheim Angels

2000 Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, California 92806
(888)-796-4256 or 714/634-2000

Pro baseball’s Anaheim Angels play at Edison International Field on Gene Autry Way.


Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

2695 E. Katella Ave. East Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

714/703-2545;

The National Hockey League’s Mighty Ducks of Anaheim play at Arrowhead Pond in East Anaheim.
Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment
Grove Of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella Ave.

Anaheim, CA, USA
714/712-2700

Grove of Anaheim is a mid-size concert venue where every seat is a good one. It books bands and an occasional comedy act. Past offerings have included the Gipsy Kings, India.Irie, Willie Nelson, and Blondie.

Events

St. Boniface Parish Fiesta: This annual event takes place each April. For three days, parishioners and residents treat themselves to a variety of international foods, rides and games. Admission is free. The church is a landmark at the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Harbor Boulevard at 500 W. Chartres St., Anaheim. Information: (714) 956-3110.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: This annual fiesta in La Palma Park, typically held the first weekend in May, features carnival rides, food booths, entertainment, a soccer tournament, the crowning of a fiesta queen and a Sunday bilingual Mass. One of the biggest festivals held in Anaheim each year since it began in 1968, the fiesta typically draws about 100,000 people throughout the weekend. Information: (714) 765-5191.

Miss Anaheim Scholarship Pageant: This annual scholarship pageant is affiliated with the Miss America Organization. The competition, usually held in February, emphasizes community involvement and volunteerism for its participants. Each contestant must identify a platform, an issue or problem that she would promote during her tenure as Miss Anaheim. The winner goes on to compete for the title of Miss California.

Greek Festival: St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church holds its annual Greek Festival in May. The event features Greek foods, pastries, music and folkdancers, while marketplace vendors sell items ranging from jewelry to religious items, and children can enjoy game booths. The church is at 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim. Information: (714) 827-0181

Anaheim Children’s Art Festival: This daylong, family friendly event held before Memorial Day weekend in late May has grown each year since it was founded by the Anaheim Arts Council in 1997. Held downtown at the Center Street Promenade, it draws about 7,000 people, enabling young and old alike to try their hand at arts-and-crafts projects in booths staffed by Anaheim businesses and organizations. Information: (714) 280-0772

Anaheim Hills Fourth of July Festival and Parade: This annual event in Peralta Park, held since 1978, includes a parade, 5K/10K run/walk, pancake breakfast, dog show, food and game booths and entertainment capped by a fireworks show that lights up the sky above the canyons. The event is run by the Canyon Hills Community Council. If the Hills is too far to go, or the crowds are too big, you can usually see holiday fireworks displays over Disneyland and Edison Field from locations throughout the city. Information: (714) 765-5191

Anaheim Fall Festival: A scaled-down version of the former weekend-long Halloween Festival that once featured two parades (one of which was televised) and a carnival. These days, the Fall Festival, at the downtown Center Street Promenade, is typically held the Saturday before Halloween. It features a smaller parade, pancake breakfast, rides, games and live entertainment. The festival was revived in 1995. Information: (714) 956-3586

Nutcracker Holiday: A new addition to Anaheim, the Nutcracker Holiday is held the first Saturday in December at the Center Street Promenade near Disney ICE. It features strolling musicians and carolers, a visit from Santa Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony. The event is sponsored by the Nutcracker Holiday Committee and the Downtown Anaheim Association. (714) 956-3586.

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