Out & About with Kids in Anaheim 2019/20

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As the home of the original Disneyland Resort in California, Anaheim has long been a favourite destination for Australian families. Meeting Mickey Mouse, seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle and ticking off the theme parks’ famous rides – made even more exciting with the recent opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – is a dream come true for many children. And there’s plenty to keep mum and dad happy too, with an abundance of breweries and bargain shopping outlets nearby.

The city is around a one-hour drive from Los Angeles International Airport, where flights from Australia arrive. There’s a hotel or resort to suit every budget, many with pools and waterslides, themed rooms and barbecue areas from which you can see Disneyland Park’s nightly fireworks spectacular.

Time flies when you’re having fun, and it’s easy to fill a week (or more!) of your US holiday here. Make sure your itinerary includes Knott’s Berry Farm, which began life in the 1920s as a roadside fruit stall and has since grown into a modern amusement park with rollercoasters, waterslides and a ghost town. Take a day trip to SeaWorld California, one-and-a-half hours’ drive south in San Diego, to see orcas, dolphins and other marine animals; ride the world’s first horizontal, infinity-loop rollercoaster and learn about SeaWorld’s wildlife rescue program. Then check out the new THE LEGO® MOVIE™ land set to open at LEGOLAND® California Resort in 2020.

California is also known for its beautiful beaches, and Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach are all just half an hour away. You can also catch a ferry to Santa Catalina Island and while away a day kayaking, snorkelling and cycling. Cheering on a sporting team while eating a hot dog is a quintessential American experience, so be sure to book tickets to see the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey team and the Angels baseball team play.

Getting to Anaheim from Australia is easy. United Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Delta all fly to LAX, with many transfer options available when you arrive, including resort transportation, airport shuttles, coaches, hire cars and even limousines. Once there you can explore Southern California via shuttle, bus, train, taxi and rideshare services. Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, known as ARTIC, is the public transport hub, serving as both a bus and train station. Anaheim Resort Transportation also has shuttle buses that take guests from their hotels to Disneyland Resort, Downtown Anaheim and Angel Stadium; shopping centres including The Outlets at Orange and South Coast Plaza, and attractions such as Knott’s Berry Farm and the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure show. Buses also run to Los Angeles Union Station, where you can connect with the Metrolink and catch trains to beaches and Santa Barbara.

Anaheim is a city built on imagination, where family dreams can quickly become a reality.

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Make your kids’ dreams come true with a visit to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’

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With more than 100 attractions, shows and experiences across two theme parks, it’s wise to allow three to five days for a visit to Disneyland Resort in California.

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are filled with magical moments from the worlds of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars, with fun-filled parades, Broadway-style musicals and incredible night-time spectaculars that only Disney can create. There are also three onsite Disneyland Resort Hotels, shops, restaurants and an entertainment district all within walking distance of one another.

Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park, which opened in 1955, offers

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MUST DO EXPERIENCES DISNEYLAND PARK

Anna and Elsa in Frozen - Live at the Hyperion

Traverse the corridors of a Star Destroyer on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance from January 17, 2020

a wonderful mix of nostalgia and new. Experience timeless attractions throughout nine immersive lands, including the Pirates of the Caribbean and Splash Mountain rides; meet much-loved Disney characters, and marvel at spectacular fireworks shows. Live your very own Star Wars adventure in a whole new land where a galaxy far, far away unfolds around you. Around corners and through back alleys, you can build your own droid and custom lightsaber and sample the curious concoctions at the local cantina. Then, gather your crew and take control of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The most immersive and advanced attraction ever imagined in a Disney park will also open on January 17, 2020! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will blur the lines between fantasy and reality

and put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.

Just next door at Disney California Adventure Park explore the newly reimagined Pixar Pier, cruise into Cars Land, rescue the Guardians of the Galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and see incredible shows, including the Frozen – Live at the Hyperion theatrical spectacular and the amazing after-dark spectacle, World of Color.

For the ultimate in convenience – and the chance to gain entry to the theme parks an hour before other guests – book one of Disneyland Resort’s three hotels. They include Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure Park and the luxurious Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.

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Meet Woody and Buzz Lightyear at Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney California Adventure Park

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Avast ye! If it’s adventure ye seek, look no further. Aye, but keep a weathered eye out for a certain scoundrel of a cap’n who has stowed away on this classic attraction.

HAUNTED MANSION Home to 999 (mostly) happy haunts … but there’s always room for one more. Climb aboard your own Doom Buggy for a spirited tour of its creepy confines.

INDIANA JONES™ ADVENTURE Follow the much-loved archaeologist into the crumbling Temple of the Forbidden Eye, past booby traps and frescos that tell the story of Mara, a powerful deity who promises great treasures.

FANTASMIC! Rivers of America erupts in the ultimate battle between good and evil featuring amazing special effects, including a 14m tall, fire-breathing dragon!

DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT With a fun vibe all its own, the Downtown Disney District is a great spot to grab a bite to eat, shop or just spend quality time with family and friends.

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PIXAR PIER Celebrate your favourite Pixar characters and stories in fun and exciting new ways, including the thrilling Incredicoaster with Baby Jack-Jack, Jessie’s Critter Carousel and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind.

TOY STORY MIDWAY MANIA! Climb aboard this 4D attraction and use your spring-action shooter to zero in on moving targets with virtual darts, pies and even eggs!

CARS LAND You’ll feel like you’ve stepped (or rather, rolled) right into the world of the Disney.Pixar Cars films with highoctane fun, including the Radiator Springs Racers simulated slot car ride.

WORLD OF COLOR Water, light and fire intertwine with Disney storytelling to create a magnificent night-time water spectacular.

FROZEN - LIVE AT THE HYPERION Get swept up in the magic of Frozen with this dazzling theatrical show, which brings characters from the animated movie to life on stage through elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects and show-stopping production numbers.

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At SeaWorld® experience up-close animal interactions, one-of-a-kind attractions and thrilling rides. Plus, every visit helps support animal rescue programs and conservation projects around the planet.

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SEAWORLD CALIFORNIA Pint-sized animal lovers will love taking a day trip to San Diego to see killer whales, dolphins, turtles and other marine animals at SeaWorld California. Located at Mission Bay, just minutes from the train station, the 77ha park offers shows, up-close animal encounters, attractions and rides. It also employs a wildlife team that is available 24 hours a day to rescue and care for marine animals.

SeaWorld is home to 10 killer whales that can be seen through large underwater viewing panels, and during daily presentations. Orca Encounter is a live documentary-style presentation helping park guests gain a deeper appreciation and respect for the creatures, and preserve their future.

The theme parks’s newest attraction is Tidal Twister – the world’s first horizontal, infinityloop coaster. The coaster accelerates to 48km per hour as riders twist and bank like they are riding the tide along a figure-eight track that includes dynamic Zero-G roll. Among other thrill rides at SeaWorld are Electric Eel, San Diego’s tallest and fastest coaster; and Manta, a two-part attraction featuring a double-launch

Brave the Tidal Twister

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coaster boasting a 16m drop and lots of twists and turns.

Turtle Reef explores the life cycle, characteristics and preservation of sea turtles.

It includes a one million litre plus aquarium that’s home to dozens of sea turtles; a motionactivated video game; a touch-screen map that allows guests to track sea turtles in the wild; and an exhilarating ride called Riptide Rescue.

Guests can also spin, splash and swirl around a tropical island at Shipwreck Rapids, and venture through a tunnel surrounded by nearly a dozen shark species in the Shark Encounter. Other park highlights include Wild Arctic, a simulated helicopter ride into a frozen landscape where guests come face-to-face with beluga whales, seals and walruses; Dolphin Point, where guests interact with bottlenose dolphins; and the Penguin Encounter, which is home to more than 400 penguins representing six Antarctic and sub-Antarctic species.

SeaWorld California’s Penguin Encounter is the only facility in the western hemisphere where guests can see emperor penguins, which are the largest species, weighing as much as 40kg and reaching as tall as one metre. seaworldsandiego.com

SEAWORLD TO THE RESCUE

While visitors are enjoying all the animal shows, exhibits and education programs that have made SeaWorld famous around the globe, behind the scenes there is a mission to care for the environment and the animals that extends beyond the park’s borders. SeaWorld animal experts care for thousands of animals every day and are on call to rescue marine animals in need along the San Diego coastline.

SeaWorld California alone has rescued more than 20,000 animals, including sea lions, seals, dolphins, whales, turtles and birds.

The goal of the program is to rescue, rehabilitate and return animals to the wild, giving them a second chance at life.

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California's Original Theme Park What started as a small berry farm soon began to grow into a family destination thanks to famous fried chicken dinners, boysenberries and an Old West Ghost Town. Knott’s Berry Farm now bursts with attractions and entertainment for all ages, including thrill rides, live shows, delicious food, plus Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang.

In Summer 2020, Knott's will commemorate its 100-year anniversary with our largest celebration ever, all paying tribute to the Knott family's rich history and legacy of family fun for all.

Located just 10 minutes from Anaheim, getting to Knott’s has never been easier.

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Southern California’s original theme park commemorates its 100-year anniversary in 2020 with its largest celebration ever, paying tribute to the family’s history and legacy. During this milestone event, guests can expect plenty of surprises, with entertainment, festive park décor and themed food items all paying homage to the nostalgia that surrounds the attraction. As part of the commemoration, Knott’s Berry Farm will also welcome an all-new 4D interactive experience – Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair – inspired by the classic ride that was a park favourite from 1975 to 1997.

Walter Knott and his family arrived in Buena Park, ten minutes’ from Anaheim, to farm eight hectares of land in 1920. After cultivating the world’s first boysenberry, Knott started selling them from a roadside stand, and his wife

began serving fried chicken dinners from her kitchen the same year, soon opening Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.

A few years later, they decided to build Ghost Town to help entertain the thousands of hungry people who lined up each day. The rough ‘n’ ready 1880s Old West Boom Town of cowboys, gun fights and stagecoaches is now one of four themed lands at the park. As well as offering the chance to pan for gold, you can ride on a steam train and rollercoasters, including the wooden coaster GhostRider®, plus rides such as Calico River Rapids, the Timber Mountain Log Ride and Calico Mine Ride.

The other lands include The Boardwalk and the Mexican-themed Fiesta Village, plus Camp Snoopy, which is home to family-friendly rides for children who aren’t tall enough for some of the bigger rides. A ride on the HangTime

rollercoaster, which has the steepest drop in California at 96 degrees with a top speed of more than 90km per hour, is one of the highlights.

If you’re visiting during summer, make sure you incorporate Knott’s Soak City next door. The five-hectare water park, open from May to September, is themed around Southern California beach towns of the 1950s, with 16 speed, tube and body slides, a Tidal Wave Bay wave pool, Sunset River and the three-storey Beach House.

If you can, try to time your visit to Knott’s Berry Farm around one of the many special events throughout the year, such as the three-week long Boysenberry Festival each spring which celebrates the park’s agricultural roots with boysenberry-inspired food and drinks, shows and live music. knotts.com

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A new land based on THE LEGO MOVIE opens in 2020

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LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT

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It’s already one of the most popular family attractions in the state, but LEGOLAND® California Resort is set to get even better with the opening of a new land based on THE LEGO® MOVIE™ in 2020.

Scheduled to open in the US spring, it will include rides such as THE LEGO® MOVIE™ MASTERS OF FLIGHT, which will be the biggest attraction in the new land. Join Master Builders on a Triple Decker Flying Couch as cutting-edge technology transports you all over THE LEGO® MOVIE™ universe.

Surrounded by a full-dome virtual screen, you’ll feel like you’re flying through a world created completely from LEGO® bricks.

LEGOLAND California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. You can join the crew on the LEGO® CITY: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride to discover real sea creatures and

LEGO treasures, train like a ninja at NINJAGO® World, and enter the world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster.

Get a driver’s licence in Fun Town, and marvel at cities built entirely out of millions of LEGO bricks in Miniland USA. The resort is also home to LEGOLAND Water Park and SEA LIFE® aquarium, as well as the amazing LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel just steps away from the park entrance and filled with interactive play areas, LEGO-themed rooms, and nightly entertainment.

LEGOLAND California is open daily during US spring break, summer and select holiday periods. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during select periods. For dates, times and resort information download the LEGOLAND app.

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SANTA CATALINA ISLAND

Good times on Santa Catalina Island

FAMILY FUN A FERRY RIDE AWAY

A one-hour ferry ride from the mainland, Santa Catalina Island has long been a favourite holiday spot thanks to its Mediterraneanlike climate, laidback vibe and abundance of family-friendly activities. With no traffic lights on the island, it feels remote and unspoiled. Visitors are more likely to see the sights of the main town of Avalon from aboard a boat or golf cart.

The island’s protected leeward beaches are the perfect spot for toddlers, who can happily spend hours playing in the sand and splashing in the shallows. Older children can enjoy water sports including snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and pedal boating. You can even take a ride on a semi-submersible submarine and see a magnificent kelp forest. The vessel features a fish food system launched by torpedo buttons, so you can feed the bright orange Garibaldi and other fish from your seat – at an extra cost.

Looking for adventure? There are numerous ways kids can test their limits on Catalina. Descanso Beach offers ziplining, a climbing wall and the Catalina Aerial Adventure. Or explore Catalina’s interior by hummer, looking out for

bison and other animals and plants indigenous to the island.

You can also hire a bike for the day, with children’s bikes, tandem bicycles and beach cruisers all on offer. Thrillseeking teenagers may prefer a mountain bike for an offroad expedition. Helmets, which must be worn by everyone under 18, are also available.

There is no shortage of familyfriendly dining options, from pizza and burgers to fish and chips.

But chefs on Catalina don’t limit themselves to traditional kid offerings, and you and your family won’t have to either. Discover great seafood, pasta, steaks and more in eateries ranging from beachside bistros to refined restaurants.

Getting to Catalina Island is quick and easy aboard the Catalina Express ferry. Travel on fast, sleek and smooth vessels and experience first-class comfort with airline-style seats and cabin attendant service.

Catalina Express operates up to 30 departures daily from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. Do it in style by booking upgraded seating in the Commodore Lounge, which includes priority boarding privileges, reclining leather seats, a drink of your choice and a snack. catalinaexpress.com

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MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT

Travel back in time to the 11th century and enjoy a four-course feast as you watch six knights compete in daring tournament games and a spectacular equestrian dressage performed by riders atop beautiful Spanish horses. medievaltimes.com

PIRATES DINNER ADVENTURE Ahoy me hearties! Jump on board for an actionpacked display of special effects, stunts, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay, and a classic story of good versus evil at the Secrets of the Deep dinner show at neighbouring Buena Park. Up to 150 volunteers take part in the fun aboard an 18th century Spanish galleon as you enjoy a four-course feast. piratesdinneradventure.com

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Around 12,000 animals, including sharks, sea otters and frogs, are on display across more than 100 exhibits.

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD

Go behind-the-scenes at the largest and busiest motion picture and TV studio in the world. Guests on the Studio Tour come face-to-face with Amity Island’s most famous resident, Jaws, and experience rides such as King Kong 360 3D and Fast & Furious-Supercharged. Other highlights include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™; The Simpsons Ride™, the multi-sensory DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda, and the revamped Jurassic World – The Ride. universalstudioshollywood.com

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BOWERS MUSEUM

Don’t miss the special Disney exhibition coming to the Bowers Museum in 2020!

From March 7-August 30, the Inside the Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic exhibition celebrates the magic of The Walt Disney Company. The museum, at nearby Santa Ana, showcases art from around the world, and also has a high-tech, interactive children’s museum called Kidseum. bowers.org

Take the controls of a Boeing 737 and fly a fighter jet on state-of-the-art simulators at this super fun Anaheim attraction. It also offers aviation camps and two-day programs in which students aged 11 to 15 learn about navigation and radar, take-off, radio communication and landing. flightdeck1.com

DISCOVERY CUBE

See life-sized dinosaurs, discover what it feels like to launch a rocket and learn about the scientific aspects of hockey, with the help of the Anaheim Ducks, at this science museum in Santa Ana. It’s located on Interstate 5 and you won’t miss it, thanks to the ten-storey solar cube incorporated in its architecture. oc.discoverycube.org

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BEACHES They’ve been the setting for countless TV shows and movies, and California’s beaches are just as vibrant in real life. Book a surf lesson at Huntington Beach and toast s’mores (crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows) around one of the fire rings that dot the sand at sunset; go skating or cycling along the pier, ride the ferris wheel and play arcades games at Newport Beach; and spot sea lions, go kayaking and explore the sea caves and natural tide pools at Laguna Beach.

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD

Step onto the Warner Bros. backlot for a peek at how Hollywood magic is made at this attraction, a one-hour drive from Anaheim at Burbank. The three-hour Studio Tour winds around the backlot and outdoor sets and soundstages that brought to life films and TV shows including Harry Potter, Pretty Little Liars, La La Land, Gilmore Girls and more. Sit on the couch on the real Central Perk set from the hit TV show Friends, see the set of The Big Bang Theory, and explore the Batcave, home to some of Batman’s most famous vehicles. Don’t miss DC Universe: The Exhibit, which displays costumes and props from Aquaman and Wonder Woman. wbstudiotour.com

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Anaheim Packing House

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No matter what cuisine you feel like, you will find it in Anaheim! At Downtown Disney you can get a taste of New Orleans at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, dine on Italian at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, and enjoy classic American fare at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Grab a bite before you bowl at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, and indulge in an ice-cream at Salt & Straw.

Head to Little Saigon, between Westminster and Garden Grove, for Asian dishes, including legendary spring rolls at Brodard Chateau and Vietnamese noodle soup at Pho Dakao or Pho 79.

Try Southern Fried favourites at the House of Blues at Anaheim GardenWalk, and see dinner being prepared Mongolian-style at the FiRE + iCE Interactive Grill + Bar, which has

an outdoor fire pit on the patio and live music on weekends. The outdoor entertainment and shopping centre also houses Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory, among others.

In the historic Anaheim Packing District, a former citrus packing warehouse has been retrofitted as a gourmet food hall called Anaheim Packing House. The district has more than 40 food and beverage outlets, including Unami Burger, Anaheim Brewery, Unsung Brewing Company, Jav’s BBQ and Cultivation Kitchen.

Don’t miss Ruby’s Diner, in the historic Five Points district, for a classic 1940s American dining experience, with rollerskating servers dishing up burgers, sundaes, banana splits and milkshakes.

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Around 25 minutes’ north of Anaheim you’ll find Citadel Outlets, which offers savings of 30 to 70 per cent off retail prices at over 130 top stores, including Kate Spade New York, COACH Factory, Hugo Boss, Disney Outlet and NIKE Factory.

With a ferris wheel to keep the kids content, and department stores such as Nordstrom and Target, Irvine Spectrum Center is another great option, around 20 minutes’ drive from Anaheim.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets, near Palm Springs, has the largest collection of luxury outlets in California.

For a luxury coastal shopping experience, the open-air Fashion Island at Newport Beach has Orange County’s only Neiman Marcus, a Bloomingdale’s Home Store and Juicy Couture. Huntington Beach also has its own oceanfront offering, Pacific City.

Downtown Disney Irvine Spectrum Center

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When Australians go to the US, shopping is often high on their agenda, and Anaheim ticks all the boxes when it comes to this popular pastime.

Stock up on Disney-themed products in the Downtown Disney District, which has a World of Disney store, Disney Home, and even a Disney Dress Shop. Popular beauty store, Sephora, also has an outlet here. Shopaholics will also love the large outdoor shopping centre, Anaheim GardenWalk, and perusing the boutiques in the hip and historic Center Street Promenade.

Just a 10-minute drive from Disneyland Resort, The Outlets at Orange, is the most convenient place to grab a bargain. The open-air centre has more than 120 outlets offering savings of up to 70 per cent, as well as entertainment, restaurants and other family attractions.

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WHERE TO STAY

For the ultimate in convenience – and the chance to gain entry to the theme parks an hour before other guests – book one of Disneyland Resort’s three hotels. They include Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel overlooking Disney California Adventure Park and the luxurious Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The 973-room Disneyland Hotel has special Disney furnishings, including lightup Sleeping Beauty Castle headboards, pools with waterslides and five themed Signature Suites where you can pretend you are a pirate, a princess, a miner or an explorer. It also has several restaurants, including Goofy’s Kitchen, where you can meet Disney characters at breakfast,

the award-winning Steakhouse 55 and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. Overlooking Disney California Adventure Park, the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel was inspired by California beach culture, with surf-themed furnishings. It has a rooftop pool and a waterslide and is home to PCH Grill, where you can have breakfast with Mickey and friends. The luxurious Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa was built in the turn-of-the-century California craftsman style, with 948 refurbished rooms and 50 two-bedroom equivalent villas, a private entrance into Disney California Adventure Park, themed pools and waterslides, a spa and two restaurants –Storytellers Café and the award-winning Napa Rose. disneyland.com.au

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DISNEYLAND RESORT HOTELS

A room at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim

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Stay at one of two LEGO-themed hotels just steps from the entrance to LEGOLAND California Resort at Carlsbad, around an hour’s drive south of Anaheim. The 250-room LEGOLAND Hotel has a heated outdoor pool, interactive play areas and nightly entertainment. Breakfast is included at Brick’s Family Restaurant, which also offers a dinner buffet. You can pick up snacks and espresso beverages from Mini’s Lounge, and dine at Skyline Café for lunch and dinner. LEGOLAND Castle Hotel also has 250 rooms, a heated outdoor pool, interactive play areas and nightly entertainment, as well as outdoor movies. Dragon’s Den Restaurant is open for breakfast (which is included), lunch and dinner.

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LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT HOTELS

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM HOTEL

This 320-room room hotel has a SNOOPY-themed wing with PEANUTS® decorations that include a visit from Snoopy to tuck children in for the night, and two Snoopy plush dolls to take home. There’s also a fitness centre, pool, sports courts and a restaurant. Up to three rooms can be connected for up to 12 guests. knotts.com/stay/knotts-berry-farm-hotel 17

EXCiTiNG NEW HOTEL IN THE ANAHEIM AREA! AMAZING AMENITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Conveniently located near Disneyland Resort™, Angel Stadium & the Honda Center • ART transportation in front of Hotel, curbside (fees apply) • 3 main room types with king and queen beds, bunk beds & connecting rooms • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily • Outdoor pools & water park slides with splash zone • Outdoor movie wall, sport court, BBQ grills, fire pits • Starbucks, The Habit Burger, Yogurtland, Jersey Mike’s, California Fish Grill, Ono Hawaiian BBQ & Luna Grill on-site

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CAMBRIA HOTEL AND SUITES ANAHEIM RESORT AREA screen TVs as you enjoy Californian cuisine prepared by the in-house chef. Or pop next door to the new shopping centre to grab a coffee from Starbucks, a sub from Jersey Mike’s, a charbroiled burger from The Habit Burger Grill or a taco from California Fish Grill.

Rooms have large bathrooms with a private shower plus a bath/shower combination, complimentary Wi-Fi with the latest connectivity technology, a workspace, and comfortable living room area. Standard Queen/Queen rooms are available, as well as One Bedroom Double Queen Suites, which feature a living room area. One Bedroom King Suites can sleep up to seven guests, with bunk beds for the kids. cambriasuitesanaheim.com

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If the idea of staying in a brand new hotel appeals, look no further than Cambria Hotel and Suites Anaheim Resort area. Just a few blocks from the entrance to Disneyland Resort, it has 352 comfortable, resort-style guest rooms and suites. Kids will love splashing about in the large on-site waterpark, which has several slides, popup jets and splash pads. There’s also a main pool and a second pool with a shallow entry ideal for little ones, and an outdoor hot tub on the pool deck. Watch a film on the movie wall, have a hit at the putting green and, in the evening, toast marshmallows in one of the fire pits dotted throughout the outdoor patio.

A buffet breakfast is included daily, and there’s also a barbecue area and an indoor/ outdoor bar overlooking the pool and waterpark, where you can watch sport on flat

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GREAT WOLF LODGE With its own gigantic indoor water park, themed rooms and character appearances at breakfast, Great Wolf Lodge is kiddie heaven! Located approximately 2km from Disneyland Resort, the lodge has 603 suites to choose from. Children will love staying in one of the cave, log cabin or wolf den themed rooms, and there is so much to do here they won’t want to leave! Four passes for the water park, which has 14 slides and four pools, are included when you book a room, and there is also an arcade games room, laser games, a kids’ bowling alley and mini golf, not to mention activities such as storytime and a daily Forest Friends show.

There are several eateries to choose from, including Loose Moose Family Kitchen, Dunkin’ Donuts, the Lodge Wood Fired Grill, Grizzly Jack’s Bar and Grill and Bear Paw Sweets and Eats. greatwolf.com/southern-california

HOTEL FEATURES 603 GUEST ROOMS • Each with a small fridge, microwave and coffeemaker • Stays include four waterpark passes 7 ON-SITE RESTAURANTS • Loose Moose Family Kitchen, WoodFired Grill, Buckets, Hungry as a Wolf, Bear Paw Deli, Grizzly Jacks Bar & Grill and Dunkin Donuts WATERPARK & ATTRACTIONS • 9,700sq m indoor waterpark, arcade, magi-guest, mini golf, bowling, lazer maze LOCATION • 3.2km from Disneyland Resort • 51km from Universal Studios Hollywood • 61km from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Downtown LA • 58km from Los Angeles International Airport • 60km from Ontario International Airport

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DE SE RT PA L MS HOT E L &SU I T E S One of only three non-Disney® hotels located on the Disneyland Resort block, Desert Palms Hotel & Suites offers loads of family-friendly features including a photo station, a kids’ media lounge and weekly activities such as arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt. Casual dining restaurant Oasis Kitchen and Bar serves up family favourites, with salads, burgers, pasta, tacos and fish and chips, and a dedicated kids’ menu. A daily hot breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi are included in your stay. There’s also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, fitness centre, business centre, laundry facilities, dry cleaning service and a gift shop.

Rooms and kid-friendly suites come equipped with a microwave, fridge, flat screen TV. Kids’ Suites feature bunk beds, or try a two-bedroom, twobathroom Family Suite with four queen beds.

The hotel is a ten-minute walk to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney District. desertpalmshotel.com

A Deluxe Room

Your dream family vacation starts here!

Make Desert Palms Hotel & Suites your home every time you visit the Disneyland® Resort.

Conveniently located within walking distance to the Disneyland® Theme Parks, Downtown Disney, and the Anaheim Convention Center.

Complimentary Value Features: Wi-Fi and Daily Freshly-Prepared Hot Breakfast Buffet.

Complimentary Kid-Friendly Features: Photo Station, Weekly Arts and Crafts, Scavenger Hunt and Kids Media Lounge.

Immerse your experience with our virtual reality tours, now available on our website www.DesertPalmsHotel.com Pool Palms Hotel & Suites Desert fun CA 92802 USA • T: 714.535.1133 • 888.521.6420 631 W. Katella Avenue • Anaheim, 21

Anticipate with Us Experience an elevated level of family vacation in Anaheim at The Westin Anaheim Resort, a new hotel opening in 2020 directly across from DisneylandÂŽ Resort. Enjoy large new suites with connecting rooms, nightly fireworks views from premium rooms, an outdoor pool with private cabanas, complimentary family travel journal, local activity guide and Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids. With beaches, Los Angeles and San Diego just a short drive away, your next family vacation awaits at The Westin Anaheim Resort.

Opening August 2020

For more information, visit westinanaheim.com

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WHERE TO STAY An artist rendering of the exterior of The Westin Anaheim Resort

THE WESTIN ANAHEIM RESORT The resort’s lobby

Opening in August 2020, The Westin Anaheim Resort will be located directly across from Disney California Adventure Park and within walking distance of the main gate of Disneyland Park.

Guests will be greeted by a cascading waterfall in the driveway, and by the friendly Westin staff as they enter the airy lobby that boasts a green, living wall behind the front desk in the reception area. At check-in, children will be given a Westin Family Travel Journal and a Local Activity Guide highlighting family-friendly attractions and eateries.

The 618 new guestrooms will feature Westin Heavenly Beds® and lots of electricity outlets to ensure all members of the family can recharge devices. A marble-top table doubles as a desk and a table, making in-room family dining as easy as working for parents who need to fire up their laptops while they are away. There will be plenty of suites with connecting rooms for families, as well as balconies in premium rooms.

The resort will also feature a restaurant offering American dishes infused with flavours from around the world, and an Eat Well menu for Kids, offering balanced meals for children. Other features will include an outdoor pool with five private cabanas that can be reserved, with TVs and fridges. A pool deck bar, a concierge lounge, and a rooftop bar with panoramic views of Disney’s fireworks are other great features of the new resort. The Westin WORKOUT® facility will include Peloton bikes, cardiovascular equipment and free weights. westinanaheim.com

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BEST W EST E R N P LU S S T OVA L L’ S Hotel owner and operator Al Stovall began opening accommodation in the Anaheim area in the 1960s. His four family-friendly Best Western Plus Stovall’s properties – all with pools and spas – have been remodelled over the years. As well as being Best Western Plus hotels, indicating wellappointed rooms with modern amenities and an enhanced level of comfort, they are certified as Disney Good Neighbor® hotels, are AAA® 3 diamond-rated and all received the 2017 and 2018 Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence® award.

Best Western Plus Park Place Inn and Mini Suites is the closest hotel to the main pedestrian entrance of Disneyland Resort,

which is directly across the street and an easy two-minute walk. Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn is just steps away from the pedestrian entrance. The Best Western Plus Pavilions and Stovall’s Inn are both within walking distance of the theme parks, and there is also a shuttle service available with Anaheim Resort Transit, for a small fee.

The hotels’ rooms have high speed Wi-Fi included, as well as microwaves, mini fridges, fresh brewed single serving coffee makers and access to the HBO Family TV channel, and there is also a business centre in the lobby of each hotel.

Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn has an

upgraded pool area with private cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a seasonal snack bar area. Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn and Best Western Plus Park Place have both recently refurbished their guestrooms and suites. A breakfast buffet with various hot items is available at the Anaheim Inn, Park Place and Stovall’s Inn, which includes all new seating areas for families to enjoy breakfast together, while Pavilions offers a full breakfast for two per day plus grab-and-go breakfast snacks. stovallsinn.com parkplaceinnandminisuites.com anaheiminn.com pavilionshotel.com 25

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CLEMENTINE HOTEL & SUITES ANAHEIM

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Fall in love with the condominium-style feel of this bright and colourful hotel, set to be even better when it unveils a major renovation in March 2020.

Clementine Hotel & Suites is surrounded by palm trees and has a lovely barbecue area lit by lanterns at night, an outdoor pool lined with banana beds and a spa. A new splash pad will be added as part of the upgrade, and the pool area extended. There’s also a fitness centre, sports court and a children’s playground with two slides and a slippery dip. Parents can keep an eye on their little ones from a picnic table or bench nearby.

There are a range of beautifully decorated light and airy suites to choose from, all with full kitchens. They include cosy Studio Suites with one queen bed and a sofa bed, One-bedroom Suites with two queen beds and a sofa bed (bedroom is separated), and a Bi-Level Loft with two queens, a sofa bed, a king bed, and two bathrooms. There are also Two-bedroom Suites in which one room has a queen bed and the second bedroom has two queen beds. They also have a sofa bed, two bathrooms and most have a fireplace.

Buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and there are laundry facilities, a business centre and a Disneyland Resort desk on-site where you can buy tickets to the theme parks or book other tours. A small market sells essentials including bread, nappies and bottled water, plus there’s a grocery delivery service available where your order is delivered to your in-room kitchen. You can catch a shuttle to Disneyland Resort for a small fee, or drive from the hotel. clementinehotel.com

GETTING AROUND

HIT THE ROAD A California road trip is the perfect way to complement an Anaheim holiday, with long coastal highways to explore and national parks to discover. Award-winning Alamo Rent A Car is the largest car rental provider for international visitors to North America, and can help get you on your way. The official rental car brand of Disneyland Resort, Alamo offers a wide selection of vehicles – from compact and quick for city driving, to a larger choice with extra luggage room for long family car trips and a recently added range of pickup trucks, including the Nissan Frontier and the Ford F150, which are ideal for more adventurous expeditions.

After getting your theme park fix, head off along California’s Pacific Coast Highway – the famous ribbon of tarmac otherwise known as California State Route 1 or, simply, Highway One. It courses along the edge of the state for more

than 1000km, between Orange County and the northern town of Leggett. The route passes through Los Angeles and San Francisco, even crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, but saves its greatest moments for the cliffs and chasms which make up much of the seafront it clings to – notably the portion which flirts with the Pacific between the two cities. Driving through little towns and hamlets, such as Pismo and Big Sur, can be a superbly slow process. Almost every corner offers a reason to pull over and take photos.

Enjoy an Early Bird upgrade for Compact to Intermediate and Intermediate to Standard or Full Size* vehicles when you book before April 30, 2020 for travel from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Terms and conditions apply. For reservations please contact your local travel agent or for more information call Alamo on 1300 300 913.

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Book now and take advantage of an early bird car class upgrade* For reservations please contact your local travel agent or for more information contact us on 1300 300 913 *Early bird upgrade valid for reservations made between 1 October 2019 and 30 April 2020 and pick up between 01 April 2020 & 31 March 2021, available for all regions of USA and Canada with the following car classes - CCAR to ICAR / CDAR to IDAR / ICAR to SCAR / IDAR to FCAR. Standard rental terms and conditions apply. ©2019 Alamo Rent A Car. K01572 10.19.

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