Out & About with kids in Anaheim

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There is a place, like no other. Where a walk down Main Street, can fill you with wonder. And the smile of a mouse can spark joy. Where magic is spread with every touch and always leaves you wanting even more. So make the time… to take your time because here, there is Magic For Days.

There’s magic to be found throughout The Happiest Place on Earth! Featuring two amazing Theme Parks – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, plus three Disneyland Resort Hotels and the Downtown Disney District, the world-famous Disneyland Resort is where Guests of all ages can discover wonder, joy and excitement around every turn.

Disneyland Park is where it all began. With its mix of new and classic attractions and entertainment, like Star Wars™ Launch Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and fireworks spectaculars* – Walt’s original Theme Park is home to timeless fun. And in Disney California Adventure Park, you can go Soarin’ Around the World, cruise into Cars Land, plus you can enjoy incredible entertainment like Frozen – Live at the Hyperion theatrical spectacular and the awesome after-dark spectacle of World of Color.

In all, there are more than 100* can’t-miss attractions, shows and experiences at the Theme Parks of the Disneyland Resort. But the memories you’ll make here… well, those are nearly limitless. So gather your family and friends and come to the place where dreams come true!

Contact your Travel Agent to plan your dream Disneyland Resort holiday or visit www.disneyparks.com.au *All attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Please check show guide for availability and times. ©Disney. ©Disney/Pixar. ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd. © Disney/MARVEL.

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Let your Southern California adventure begin in Anaheim. Experience our world-famous theme parks at Disneyland® Resort and Knott’s Berry Farm®, the foodie culture at the Anaheim Packing District and pro sports action with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim® and Anaheim

DucksTM. Explore surrounding Orange County for its arts, cuisine, culture, luxury shopping at South Coast Plaza® and sun-kissed beaches.

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verything we do in Anaheim is designed to delight and inspire the imagination of each and every visitor coming to our magical destination.

Connecting with Australians and being able to introduce you to our ever-changing city and experience our unique attractions, has been a key component to our success. Last year alone we delighted in welcoming 425,000 Australians. It is our goal to welcome even more this year, and to make sure when you choose to come to Anaheim, that your time with us will change the way you see and remember the world.

To keep the destination fresh and unexpected for more than 22 million visitors a year, Anaheim has grown immensely by expanding the amenities we can offer.

Thousands of new hotel rooms have been added to our resort district, built specifically for long-haul travellers looking to make Anaheim their home while on holiday. The 2016 opening of the first Great Wolf Lodge in California, just down the road from Disneyland Resort, with 600-all-suite rooms and boasting a 1.2ha indoor waterpark, is just one of a handful of our new properties.

Family fun is at the heart of what we do, and no trip to Anaheim would be complete without a visit to Disneyland Resort. So many new and exciting park offerings have recently debuted, including Star Wars “Season of the Force” in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, and the live theatrical version of Disney’s blockbuster movie “Frozen” at the Hyperion Theatre at Disney’s California Adventure Park.

Looking to expand the palate while in Anaheim? The gourmet traveller may

be interested to know that Anaheim is experiencing a culinary and libation explosion. The city’s downtown scene has birthed numerous eclectic eateries at the county’s premier food hall, the Anaheim Packing House.

We understand navigating the California freeways is not for everyone. We encourage visitors to use Anaheim as your ‘home base’ and explore more of Southern California using public transportation.

Guests can choose if they want to visit attractions, entertainment, and sports venues in Anaheim or simply hop the train from Anaheim’s futuristic ARTIC station and discover Los Angeles and San Diego.

Let us inspire your imagination and change the way you see the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Anaheim soon!

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he lure for generations of Aussie families visiting this Southern California gem has always been the wish list Disneyland experience. It is still one of the main reasons Anaheim is on the holiday map for Australians young and old, but visitors very soon discover that Anaheim is also so much more.

Anaheim sits in the heart of Orange County in Southern California (SoCal), a region of the state that positively brims with endless and exciting family-friendly attractions.

Stretching from Los Angeles to San Diego, and hugging the Pacific coastline, Australians feel an instant synergy here – the climate, casual lifestyle, open spaces, beaches, sense of fun, fresh and delicious food, and friendliness personified in everyone we meet – that resonates with us from the moment we arrive. We feel at home.

Back In the early 1950s, when Walt Disney decided on the perfect site to develop his dream for families – Disneyland – Anaheim was abundant with citrus orchards.

The first immigrant settlers of the city, 160 years ago, used the rich soil to grow grapes for wine, and then created vast hectares of orange groves. Today, Anaheim is a thriving destination that welcomes over 22 million visitors each year – families among its biggest fans!

The historic Anaheim Packing District, once the pulse of the region’s citrus production, has been transformed into a contemporary downtown hub of food, community, entertainment and fun for all to enjoy, reflecting and preserving the city’s agricultural beginnings. The Anaheim Resort District is the hub of close to 100 hotels and resorts, providing a whole range of accommodation choices for all family sizes and budgets, and easy and affordable transport options make it the ideal base for exploring attractions, shopping, dining and beaches.

The original Disneyland has expanded over the decades to become the Disneyland Resort, encompassing Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, the Downtown Disney District and three fabulous Disney Hotels – Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

Nearby, Knott’s Berry Farm, famous for boysenberries (and its delicious Boysenberry Pie!), celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2016, growing from a family’s roadside berry farm in the 1920s, into an attraction hot spot full of rides and fun themed areas for all ages.

Anaheim today is an amalgam of history, nature, the ultra-modern and the futuristic and families are spoiled for choice when it comes to outings, and attractions, in any direction, that each promise hours of delights, and excitement. Visit stunning SoCal beaches and towns including Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, try the hands-on science fun at Discovery Cube Orange City, thrill to the interactive movie experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood, be astounded by the mini world constructions at LEGOLAND, get up close with wonderful wildlife at the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, and take in all the amazing shows, rides and exhibits at SeaWorld California.

From A for Anaheim to Buena Park, Disneyland Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, Huntington Beach, Knott’s Berry Farm, LEGOLAND, Medieval Times, Newport Beach, Orange County, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, SeaWorld California, Universal Studios – all the way to Z for San Diego Zoo, and every letter in between – Anaheim offers a whole alphabet of holiday fun in one exciting and friendly destination.

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isneyland Resort is a destination in itself. With two amazing Parks to discover – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park – and three Disneyland Resort hotels – the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel – plus the entertainment and wonder of the Downtown Disney District, the magic doesn’t have to end when you leave the Parks each day!

It’s that kind of place Riding high on the back of the excitement of the recent Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, marking

60 magical years since the opening of the original Disneyland Park, this everevolving destination has even more new and exciting guest experiences in store for 2017: Frozen – Live at the Hyperion, a New Stage Musical, premieres at Disney California Adventure Park, offering an unforgettable theatrical experience, included in your Park entry ticket.

NEW Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! invites guests to Step into a Thrilling Adventure and Comical Rescue Scheme at Disney California Adventure Park.

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Celebrate all things Star Wars at Disneyland Park. Encounter beloved Star Wars characters, play the latest Star Wars interactive video games, explore galleries full of treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of large-scale Star Wars artifacts, step into a Star Warsthemed cantina, and have access to Star Wars merchandise. Plus, with more than 50 different 3D ride combinations – Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is the ultimate thrill!

Cars Land invites guests to step right into Radiator Springs and meet all of their favorite friends from the hit Disney • Pixar films “Cars” and “Cars 2.”

Spanning a whopping 5ha in Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land is truly a must-see for anyone visiting the Disneyland Resort. Cars Land is also home to one of the largest and most elaborate attractions created for any Disney theme park, Radiator Springs Racers.

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takes guests to locations worldwide, including the snowy peak of the Matterhorn, the Great Wall of China, the majestic buttes of Monument Valley, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and spectacular Sydney Harbour.

Guests don’t just see these gorgeous

landscapes with their eyes, they use all their senses to feel, smell and hear the world through this thrilling immersive experience as they fly above some of the world’s most unique natural landscapes and man-made wonders.

Disneyland for everyone Through six magical decades, the original 18 attractions that comprised Disneyland Park have grown into the Disneyland Resort – a sprawling 200ha resort destination featuring two renowned Disney parks, three beautiful hotel properties and the exciting entertainment, dining and retail fun of the Downtown Disney District.

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Grab a piece of paper, a pen and the whole family, and start making a must-do list before you leave home, because this is where your Anaheim adventure really begins.

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ith so many exciting attractions and activities to choose from, the key to making the most of your holiday is in the planning, because you won’t believe the number of awesome, and diverse, family-friendly adventures that are waiting for you to experience here – including all-new attractions in 2017.

Disneyland Resort The Happiest Place on Earth really is incomparable!

The Resort is home to two of the world’s most beloved and sensational Parks – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park – and you will want to set aside a minimum of three days to explore everything! At Disneyland Park, enter Main Street U.S.A, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Mickey’s Toontown and experience the magic of the iconic “it’s a small world”, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Indiana Jones Adventure, just for starters! Your favourite Disney characters are all there too – including Disney Princesses, Elsa and Anna from “Frozen” and, of course, Mickey and Minnie and friends.

At Disney California Adventure Park, visit “a bug’s land”, Grizzly Peak, Cars Land, Condor

Flats and Paradise Pier and take a 4D virtual hang-gliding tour of some of the globe’s most famous landmarks (including Sydney Harbour!) on the all-new “Soarin’ Around The World”. Don’t miss the nightly World of Color show. disneyparks.com.au Knott’s Berry Farm More than a farm, this popular attraction in Buena Park has evolved into a much-loved theme park – a far cry from its humble beginnings 75 years ago as a roadside berry farm. There’s a new “Ghost Town Alive!” show and the iconic ‘longest, fastest and tallest wooden rollercoaster’, GhostRider, recently re-opened with 1370m of smooth, new track. Grab a freeze ray to battle mysterious sea creatures on the new 4-D interactive ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef, try the Timber Mountain Log Ride, climb aboard the Calico Railway, pretend you’re in the Wild West on an original Butterfield Stagecoach, zip through the air on Surfside Gliders and take the challenge of the Bigfoot Rapids! Younger children will love playing in Camp Snoopy.

Don’t forget to call into the newly renovated Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant and sample Knott’s Berry Farm’s famous Boysenberry Pie, and Cordelia’s fried chicken. knotts.com

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romance while feasting on a four-course banquet served in true medieval, pre-silverware fashion, in a castle! medievaltimes.com/BuenaPark

Discovery Cube Imaginations run wild through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Orange County’s leading destination for science fun. Take the Eco Challenge and become a green superhero, feel the power of a real rocket engine ‘launch’, explore the inner workings of a two-storey-tall dinosaur, and try your best slap shot against the Anaheim Duck’s goalie in the Science of Hockey exhibit. discoverycube.org Medieval Times, Buena Park A fun family dinner – and a jousting tournament! This two-hour adventure will take you into a world of glory and chivalry with spectacular pageantry, dramatic horsemanship, breathtaking swordplay, falconry and

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Bowers Museum One of SoCal’s finest museums and Orange County’s largest, the Museum’s state-of-the-art facilities present world-class exhibitions from the greatest museums in the world. Bowers’ Kidseum is an interactive children’s museum with a focus on ‘igniting imagination through exploration’ - visit Glow Cave with its fun art making activities, step back in time on a Wells Fargo stagecoach in the Green Screen Time Machine, and discover ancient history in the Archaeology Lab. bowers.org

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SeaWorld California As part of SeaWorld’s commitment to education, marine science research and the rescue of marine animals, SeaWorld® California is introducing a new orca encounter in 2017.

This new live presentation will be centered on the orca’s natural behaviors, physical attributes, intelligence, social structures and unique relationship with mankind.

SeaWorld will also unveil an extraordinary new attraction in 2017 that will create an expedition of wonder across the seven seas. Ocean Explorer will combine a series of specially-designed aquariums, exciting family-friendly rides, digital technologies and interactive activities to engage park guests in an experience centered on exploration and adventure that will inspire them to protect our oceans.

For thrill seekers, soar, dive and twist like a ray on Manta ® – then get immersed in the remarkable world of Turtle Reef ™, the largest aquarium in the world dedicated to sea turtles. Combining spectacular dolphin and short-finned pilot whale behaviors with a close-up look at the animals and the special relationship they have with their trainers, Dolphin Days inspires guests while at the same time encouraging them to help conserve and protect dolphins and whales in the wild.

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Pirates Dinner Adventure lets lads, lasses and scallywags of all ages live out their pirate dreams by donning costumes and joining the crew aboard a life-size, 18th century pirate ship. Buccaneers of all ages will get swept away by the amazing swordplay, aerial artistry, and acrobatics, while enjoying a delicious pirate feast.

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with marine animals, such as touching a dolphin at Dolphin Point, feeding a bat ray at Manta and having ‘cleaner fish’ nibble at their hands at Explorer’s Reef ®. At Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark®, experience waters from serene to high-speed thrills, a sandy beach and up-close animal encounters, all in a one-of-a-kind waterpark. seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego

plus a special after dark experience. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an adventurers’ safari paradise with over 3,000 animals living in wide, open-field enclosures. The Safari Park benefits the conservation of animals in more than 35 countries across the globe. zoo.sandiegozoo.org sdzsafaripark.org

LEGOLAND® California LEGOLAND California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including, the new LEGO NINJAGO® World! Ninja work to become masters of the ancient art of Spinjitzu and demonstrate what they have learned on the new LEGO NINJAGO The Ride. This technological marvel allows riders to control animated fireballs, lightning, shockwaves and ice to defeat the Great Devourer! Inside LEGOLAND, you can enter a world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster. Kids can drive their own cars at Driving School. Make new friends at LEGO Friends Heartlake City. The Resort is also home to the LEGOLAND Water Park featuring the LEGO Legends of CHIMA™ Water Park. Plus, create and build your own adventure with LEGO, or DUPLO for little ones. legoland.com/california

Universal Studios Hollywood Go behind the scenes of the world-famous Studio Tour to explore real film sets where Hollywood movies are made. Face action head-on in heartpounding rides, shows and attractions – including Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Don’t miss The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, bringing Harry Potter’s universe to life via Hogsmeade village and Hogwarts castle, which features the land’s signature ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™. Dine at Three Broomsticks™ and Hog’s Head pub, and ride the park’s first outdoor coaster, Flight of the Hippogriff™. universalstudioshollywood.com

San Diego Zoo This world-renowned zoo celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2016. Attracting millions of visitors annually, the Zoo spans 40ha and is home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Hop on the Kangaroo Bus and take a tour – see giant pandas, king cobras, cheetahs, elephants, lions, tigers and polar bears. You can also book exclusive experiences including Early Morning with Pandas and Crazy About Cats,

The Queen Mary This legendary luxury ship was the most advanced ocean liner of her time when she launched almost 80 years ago. Today, she is a museum attraction and hotel in Long Beach. Her 314 staterooms have been updated, while retaining their classic art deco features, and original portholes let you imagine you are crossing the Atlantic Ocean in style in the 1930s. Guided daily tours chronicle her story from construction, to duty as a WWII troopship, and her 1950s golden years with celebrity passengers – she even has a “haunted” reputation. Visit the on board Queen Mary 4-D Theater. queenmary.com

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Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

Known as the “World’s Most Interactive Dinner Show!” Pirate’s Dinner Adventure offers the best combination of food, fantasy and fun in Southern California. Guests enjoy an astonishing display of special effects, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels while enjoying a delicious, four-course feast, fit for a Pirate King! The action is set aboard an 18th Century Spanish galleon, adrift in a 250,000-gallon lagoon.

The talented crew makes this show possible with brilliant actors, singers and stunt performers. Up to one hundred and fifty guests of all ages are chosen to participate in this epic production - from hoisting the ship’s sails, to joining the pirates on the ship’s deck, there are multiple opportunities for guests to become a part of the adventure, truly making it the “World’s Most Interactive Dinner Show!” piratesdinneradventureca.com

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the ultimate family holiday in California!

“Seven Days Are Not Enough” to pack in everything Anaheim and Orange County can offer families!

But, with this sensational prize, one lucky family will experience seven days of as much fun as is humanly possible – and then some!

Southern California is home to Disneyland Resort, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios and plenty more – and the coastline and beaches are spectacular.

Out & About With Kids and Visit Anaheim are offering one lucky family of four a sevenday holiday of a lifetime with accommodation, transfers and admission to some of America’s best family attractions.

This amazing prize package* includes • Five (x5) nights accommodation Anabella Hotel • Three (x3) nights accommodation Best Western Stovall’s Hotel • Four x 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets • Four (x4) Universal Studios HollywoodSM passes • Four (x4) Passes to Knott’s Berry Farm • Four (x4) Passes to SeaWorld California • Four (x4) Round-trip ferry transfers to Catalina Island via Catalina Express • Four (x4) Round-trip airport transfers via Karmel Shuttle • Four (x4) Passes to Medieval Times® Dinner and Tournament • Four (x4) Passes to Pirates Dinner Adventure

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for Shopping, Sport and Sunshine Shopping From malls to outlets, antiques and luxury, Orange County is a shopper’s dream. Try South Coast Plaza or Fashion Island for the latest fashions – from haute couture to casual surf wear – plus homewares, sporting gear and just about anything under the sun.

Several locations offer shuttle service from the Anaheim Resort area. Center Street Promenade in Downtown Anaheim has gone through a modern revival with quaintly curated shops, artisan-inspired eateries and other neighbourly services. Old Towne Orange is famous for its one-of-a-kind antique treasures. The Lab Anti-Mall and The Camp in Costa Mesa are great spots to pick up the latest fashions and earth-friendly finds.

Sport If you’re lucky you might catch a baseball or hockey game during your holiday! Orange County is a hub for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts. With professional teams that hold division and world titles

in hockey – The Anaheim Ducks – and baseball, and make frequent playoff appearances, Anaheim is becoming known as the home of championship sports. Ideal, year-round weather also makes Orange County the perfect spot for outdoor sports and activities, including kayaking, biking, surfing, golf, rollerblading, stand up paddling, fishing and hiking.

Sunshine Orange County has 68km of spectacular coastline and six city beaches including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. The O.C’s beaches are among the best in the world – celebrities including Gwen Stefani and Kobe Bryant hit the sand in Newport Beach; Laguna Beach is frequented by former reality TV show stars from ‘The Hills’ and ‘Laguna Beach’ and pro surfers including Brett Simpson and Kanoa Igarashi ‘hang ten’ in Huntington Beach year-round. These family-friendly beaches are perfect for a day of relaxing, strolling, swimming, body surfing and sunshine!

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Families are spoiled for choice with Anaheim’s fantastic hotels and resorts ranging from ultra luxury and funky to affordable and fun. From family rooms and suites perfect for larger families, to comfortable and spacious rooms with extra bedding options, Anaheim accommodation is geared for families.

Fabulous onsite facilities and amenities ensure that wherever you choose to stay on your family holiday, you will feel right at home!

Homewood Suites by Hilton Spacious suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, a full kitchen, and complimentary WiFi. Choose a contemporary family suite and enjoy an included hot full breakfast, and relax in the pool (plus kids pool) after a day of sightseeing! homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/California Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Both hotels, set in the Anaheim Resort/ Convention Center are perfect for families, with a choice of rooms and suites offering separate living and sleeping areas and full kitchens, all less than 1.5km away from Disneyland Resort parks. anaheimresort.house.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html anaheimresort.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html

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The Anabella The Anabella is an award-winning, first-class boutique hotel situated on the Anaheim Convention Centre campus opposite Disneyland Resort. Designed in iconic California Mission style, the hotel features many newly renovated, high-quality accommodation options including Divine™- A Sleep Experience, with pampered bedding, luxurious pillow-top mattresses and plush duvet covers in selected rooms. A tranquil hideaway set on 3ha of lush grounds, amenities include two pool areas, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment by StarTrac, Wireless Internet Access (fee), and indoor/outdoor dining at the acclaimed Tangerine Grill and PaTo Restaurant and Nectarine Bar. The resort features 358 guestrooms, including eight Kids Suites with three Family Suites. anabellahotel.com

Springhill Suites Anaheim Conveniently located near the Disneyland Resort and next to the Anaheim Convention Center, the all-new Springhill Suites at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center offer home-like comfort, with suites 25% larger than the average hotel room.

Brand new family-friendly kids suites (bunk beds), with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee-maker, and kid-friendly amenities (including free and fast WiFi), plus Springhill’s proximity to Disneyland Resort (!) tick all the boxes for families. springhillanaheim.com Best Western Plus Stovalls The Best Western Plus Stovall’s Hotels of Anaheim are four AAA 3 diamond-rated hotels with over 700 guest rooms, surrounding the magic of the Disneyland Resort. Certified as Disney Good Neighbor ® hotels, they are within walking distance of Disneyland Resort,

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Desert Palms Hotels & Suites Fully renovated in 2016, Desert Palms Hotel & Suites offers the best of Anaheim conveniently located right outside your door.

One of only three non-Disney ® hotels on the Disneyland Resort block, Desert Palms is an easy ten-minute walk to Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney District. 196 recently renovated rooms and kid-friendly suites come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV, and in-room safe, and the swimming pool is heated year-round!

Kid’s Suites feature bunk beds, or try a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Family Suite with 4 queen beds. Families planning an extended stay of 5 nights or more will enjoy spacious accommodation with the comforts of home in the Kitchen Suite, with a private bedroom,

2 queen beds, separate living room with a pullout sofa sleeper, and full kitchen. Plus there’s free daily Hot Breakfast Buffet, free WiFi and free car parking. desertpalmshotel.com

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Cortona Inn & Suites A Tuscan-style treasure in the heart of the Anaheim Resort District, the freshly renovated property offers 127 modern, affordable guest rooms and suites (including kids suites with bunk beds), free deluxe continental breakfast and free WiFi. cortonainn.com

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Disney’s California Adventure, Downtown Disney District and the Anaheim Convention Center. Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn, Best Western Plus Park Place Inn, Best Western Plus Pavilions and Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn are family owned and operated, and have been in the Anaheim Resort area since 1968. Each hotel has recently undergone major re-models – dramatic new exteriors, modern lobby areas, plush bedding, all-new swimming pool areas, and many other exciting changes. The Best Western Plus Park Place Inn is the closest hotel to Disneyland Resorts’ main pedestrian entrance, with comfortable guest rooms that include many upgraded amenities. There’s also free high-speed wireless internet access, microwaves, mini fridges, fresh brewed single serving coffee makers, HBO Family and much, much more – and start your day off right, with upgraded breakfast offerings at all four hotels. stovallshotels.com Residence Inn Anaheim Convention Center The all-new Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim, says whether you’re staying for a few days or a few weeks, your daily routine matters to them! Choose from spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas, or the brightly themed and popular kids suites with bunk beds and a fully equipped kitchen to enhance your ‘suite’ family time. Complimentary grocery delivery services are available so your fridge is always full.

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lobby bar and let the kids enjoy the convenience of Pizza Hut Express ®! residenceanaheimresort.com Portofino Inn & Suites Anaheim Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites offers spacious designs, and several room types to choose from, including kids suites, king suites, and affordable deluxe guest rooms. Everyday low rates and an exceptional location – right next door to Disneyland Park – are great draw cards for families. This unique Anaheim hotel has been recognised as “The Most Beautiful Hotel in Anaheim”, and great value Disneyland Packages are also available. portofinoinanaheim.com Great Wolf Lodge Great Wolf Lodge Southern California is the newest lodge in the country-wide chain of family-friendly properties – part hotel, and part fabulous 84-degree indoor waterpark! Jampacked with slides and splashing fun, when you’re ready to dry off, the excitement continues with activities, games and adventures throughout the resort. The 603 all-suite property offers spacious guest rooms, including fun-filled, family themed-suites. Stay in the WolfDen Suite or the KidCabin Suite with special animations, bunk beds, TV, and cubbyhouse-style fun for little ones. The Lodge also offers an accessible WolfDen Suite and KidCabin Suite. Seven onsite dining options, including ‘The Loose Moose Family Kitchen’ and ‘Hungry as a Wolf’ (!) will fill bellies big and small after a day of adventure. greatwolf.com/southern-california

seven acres of tropical paradise in the heart of Anaheim Discover the Anabella Hotel, a peaceful retreat located across the street from Disneyland Resort and on the Anaheim Convention Center Campus. A mission style boutique hotel with modern flair, on seven acres of lush, landscaped grounds, it’s no wonder we were awarded “Anaheim’s Most Beautiful Property.” Offering a tranquil hideaway with two pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center, wireless internet, business center, and California-fresh cuisine and full-service bar at the Tangerine Grill & Patio.

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Getting around Anaheim and around Southern California is made simple with many transportation options, including shuttles, buses, trains, taxis and rideshare services, that will take you to all the places you want to travel. Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is Orange County’s first centralised hub for all regional public transit lines.

Guest can choose to explore the golden state’s most well-known and celebrated attractions, entertainment and sports venues in Anaheim, or hop on Anaheim Resort Transit Metrolink and Surfliner to see more of Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego.

SHORT WALK TO DISNEYLAND® RESORT outdoor heated pool parking and wi-fi included new game room & fitness center kids rooms w/ twin-size bunk bed deluxe rooms w/ two queen beds

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Anaheim, CA 92802 portofinoinnanaheim.com 714-782-7600

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Getting There Fly from Australia to Los Angeles on United Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Delta. Check individual airlines for flights from your nearest capital city.

Getting to Anaheim from Australia is made easy with four airports within an hour’s drive: John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB) and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).

Speak to your Travel Agent about fantastic packages, including flights, accommodation, attraction passes and Disneyland packages, to plan and book an unforgettable family holiday in Anaheim.

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