| The Disneyland
Resort in Anaheim
encompasses two theme parks, three Disney-run hotels and Downtown
Disney, a district of restaurants, nightspots and stores. From
John Wayne (Orange County) Airport, it's about a 40-minute drive.
Airport transportation:
Several companies provide shuttle service from the airport to
Disneyland and area hotels. Airport Bus charges $11 one-way, $18
round-trip for adults and $8/$13 for ages 3-10. Younger children
ride free. Information: www.airportbus.com
or (800) 938-8933.
In the resort area, transportation
is available on trolleys operated by Anaheim Resort Transit. The
trolleys run nine interchangeable routes every 10 minutes during
peak times from hotels and the convention center. A one-day pass
is $3. Information: www.rideart.org
or (714) 563-5287.
Disney theme park
admission: Single-day admission to Disneyland or Disney's
California Adventure is $53 general, $43 for ages 3-9. A
"park hopper" ticket good for admission to both parks on
the same day is $73/$63, while a two-day park-hopper is $106/$86.
Several other multiday options are available. Tickets may be
purchased at the gate or online.
Resort parking:
$10 for cars and motorcycles, $12 for RVs and other oversized
vehicles. Free shuttle service is available from many hotels in
the area.
Hours: Vary
according to season; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. is standard. Check the Web
site or call before you go.
Disney Resort information:
disneyland.disney.go.com
or (714) 781-7290.
Lodging: Scores of
hotels, from luxury to budget, cover the blocks surrounding
Disneyland. Many tour operators and Web sites offer packages that
combine airfare, lodging and rental car. (We've had especially
good luck with Hotwire.com.)
Visitor information:
The Anaheim Convention and Visitors Bureau site at www.anaheimoc.org
has extensive information on lodging and attractions in the area.
It publishes a visitors guide that can be ordered online or by
calling (714) 533-3691. Or visit the Anaheim Resort Tourist
Information Center at 1500 South Harbor Blvd.
Disney-related Web sites:
Some Web sites worth perusing for information - or just for fun:
www.disneyforever.com
www.wdwinfo.com
www.laughingplace.com
www.yesterland.com
www.mouseplanet.com
www.miceage.com
www.justdisney.com
www.disneylies.com
www.mouseinfo.com
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