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.

Cracked me up, "inexpensive compared to Disney" Isn't EVERYTHING? Thank you so much for this video. Just subscribed.

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.

Thanks for posting this. Post COVID. Now we are prepared to enjoy Anaheim this weekend

Thank you this video is so helpful for planning my family’s vacation

This was very very helpful, thank you so much.

Great video as always. You definitely deserve more followers. Keep being great.

This video is so informative. Thank you

We are planning a trip to California this really helped! Thank you so much. :)

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

Great story both past and present.

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

FLIGHT DECK LOOKS AMAZING

Great video!!

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

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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...

Is it safe to live near Disneyland?? Just wondering and thank you for the awesome video 😊

The art busses travel to every one of these locations. I know because I live in this area

Roy’s is a hawaii based restaurant I’m surprised to see it there

Anaheim a cuanto tiempo esta de la Ciudad de Santa Clarita?

EN Ca la ciudad de Anaheim queda de la ciudad de Santa Clarita Ca?

7:00 engineering

Is the FRAN app safe? 😁

That gardenwalk always dead or is it just me?

The title of the video should be "Things to do not in Anaheim."

Titles the video things to do in Anaheim yet half of the places she named are in different cities 😂😂😂