It is a good list to have on hand. You don't have to give every dime to the Mouse. I lived in OC most of my life so I thought I'd add a couple of recommendations. Orange - Chapman: If you like the ambiance and decor of a Main Street or a Fantasyland, Chapman University has a nice little main street about 10-12 miles east of the park. It's a nice throwback to the 50's. A nice place to window shop and just take it easy. Garden Grove - Strawberry Festival: This is a season event that happens in the spring. A celebration of heritage now long gone. its a carnival with rides, games and contests. I remember it as the only place you could get strawberry funnel cake outside of Knotts. Santa Ana - Zoo at Prentice Park: I'd recommend this for groups with kids who will be impressed with a zoo or animals in general. It isn't a large zoo like San Diego or LA, but it hosts a sizable exhibit of tamarin monkeys. This a miniature train it is a good way to spend an afternoon. Anaheim - Convention Center: I know it is already recommended, but I'd also advise checking to see what is going on at the convention center. Some times you get lucky and a model railroad exhibition or AnimeExpo might be there at the same time. Some times, you draw a Bridal Expo or Hot Tub expo, but it is always worth a look. Irvine - Irvine Park: This is a bit of a ways and probably out of reach if you are using public transportation. in the range of hills 25 miles east of Disneyland lies Anaheim/Irvine Hills. Irvine Park is a large park with plenty of attractions: pony rides, miniature railroad, bikes, local zoo (local animals like mountain lions, quails, goats, etc) Just some places to chill after a day at the park. I've enjoyed the park when you can chill the following day. Disneyland bombards the senses, so a place to decompress afterward is nice.
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you!
@janettex085 ай бұрын
Irvine Regional Park? Definitely putting that on my list!
@sandrakicklighter27352 жыл бұрын
Cracked me up, "inexpensive compared to Disney" Isn't EVERYTHING? Thank you so much for this video. Just subscribed.
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
YES! I have a "Disney Vacation" mindset when it comes to money. I'll pay $50+ for a filet mignon when I'm at Disney World, but if I see that on the menu for Cheesecake Factory, I'm like "WHAT!?! Are they Crazy?!?". LOL. Welcome and thanks for subscribing!!
@TheFilmFanEsco3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. Post COVID. Now we are prepared to enjoy Anaheim this weekend
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
Covid has forced us to broaden our Anaheim experiences. It's been fun exploring more of the area.
@titaniagasca28394 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, we (my three children and I) are planning a visit in October and this is probably one of the best videos I was lucky enough to find, that medieval place looks amazing.
@TheMouseScout4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I always love the planning before hand and the research. I hope you and your kids have a fantastic trip! Thanks @titaniagasca2839.
@enevarez14714 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. You definitely deserve more followers. Keep being great.
@TheMouseScout4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! The encouragement is really appreciated!
@jvargas60343 жыл бұрын
My Son (David) And I Have Been To The Quaint And Beautiful Anaheim GardenWalk Before, And We Have Been Able To Ride On The Vertical Transportation. It Looks Very Informative And Detailed
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
I've been going to the Anaheim Garden Walk more and more lately. My appreciation for it has grown.
@kSwissh007 Жыл бұрын
FLIGHT DECK LOOKS AMAZING
@TheMouseScout Жыл бұрын
I would love to do it. I’m just afraid it would make me sick. :(. Thanks kSwissh007!
@milkyfloressanchez33303 жыл бұрын
Thank you this video is so helpful for planning my family’s vacation
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! I hope you have the best vacation ever!
@sandrakicklighter27352 жыл бұрын
Just moved to East Anaheim this October and this was great information. Never heard of FRAN, definitely going to be checking that out. Thank you
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandra! I'm afraid if I lived in Anaheim, I'd go broke from all the money I'd spend at Disneyland. :)
@guybrush2912 жыл бұрын
We are planning a trip to California this really helped! Thank you so much. :)
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful trip. :)
@ecalibay90692 жыл бұрын
Great story both past and present.
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
@Nabhan822 жыл бұрын
This was very very helpful, thank you so much.
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'm so glad! It's rare for us to travel off Disney properties, but it's always good to know what's around if you want or need to. :)
@esther-cam43432 жыл бұрын
This video is so informative. Thank you
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it useful! Thanks so much.
@austinb35603 жыл бұрын
The very first time I went to Disneyland with my mom and dad, they were still building the convention center lol. I think I was 8 or 9 years old
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
Wow. One of my earliest memories is being in a stroller at Disneyland. It's been a special place for me all of my life!
@malvinderkaur541 Жыл бұрын
thank you am not going for leisure but shifting there, am tired of abuse and holding back ones life of west hollywood with all the multiple skills i have...
@TheMouseScout Жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best of luck Malvinder! Hope you find life there is wonderful!
@judygonzalez4280 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@TheMouseScout Жыл бұрын
Thanks Judy!
@mariacluque31792 жыл бұрын
Anaheim a cuanto tiempo esta de la Ciudad de Santa Clarita?
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Anaheim is about 1 hr 45 minutes from Santa Clarita
@lauraann80053 жыл бұрын
The art busses travel to every one of these locations. I know because I live in this area
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
ART is a fantastic way to get around Anaheim. I've used it many times and will again.
@simplyely66799 ай бұрын
Do they go to the airport?
@glitteryfox41992 жыл бұрын
❤
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@austinb35603 жыл бұрын
Roy’s is a hawaii based restaurant I’m surprised to see it there
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the very first time I ever ate at Roy's was on Maui. Soooo good!
@mariacluque31792 жыл бұрын
EN Ca la ciudad de Anaheim queda de la ciudad de Santa Clarita Ca?
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Anaheim is about 1 hr 45 minutes from Santa Clarita
@lovelyhobi. Жыл бұрын
Is the FRAN app safe? 😁
@TheMouseScout Жыл бұрын
Hmmm. I have no idea, sorry! I did the research, but never actually used the service. You might want to use their website if you felt more comfortable. Sorry! Thanks.
@austinb35603 жыл бұрын
7:00 engineering
@TheMouseScout3 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@user-hc8li3qn3d2 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to live near Disneyland?? Just wondering and thank you for the awesome video 😊
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
Just like any city, there are good parts and there are bad parts. But I live over an hour away, so I can't speak to any specific area. However, I went to a house once in the Anaheim Hill and it was beautiful! Thanks so much!!
@user-hc8li3qn3d2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMouseScout thank you for replying ❤️
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
@@user-hc8li3qn3d No problem J! Thanks for commenting. :)
@joelopez74592 жыл бұрын
That gardenwalk always dead or is it just me?
@TheMouseScout2 жыл бұрын
I filmed this during the covid shutdown and it was a ghost town. Eerie!
@jasongoldtrap1114 Жыл бұрын
The title of the video should be "Things to do not in Anaheim."
@TheMouseScout Жыл бұрын
LOL. Thanks Jason!
@louie51010 ай бұрын
Titles the video things to do in Anaheim yet half of the places she named are in different cities 😂😂😂
@TheMouseScout10 ай бұрын
Ha ha! You are right, my friend! But they're so close!!