Anaheim is a city in Orange County in California, United States. It derives its name from ‘Ana’ for the Santa Ana River that flows nearby and ‘Heim’ is a German word implying ‘home.’ Since the city is the home of Disneyland and also hosts the Disneyland Resort, your Anaheim vacations would consist visiting a world-famous assembly of remarkable theme parks and hotels that have been entertaining people since 1955. For those looking to avoid last minute rush and inflated prices for their trip here, booking Anaheim vacation packages well in advance is an obvious choice.
The best times to visit Anaheim is the late spring and early summer season from (March to May) and fall season (from September through October). The weather is mild and warm, and the rush is lesser because the schools are open.
Places of interest in Anaheim
Disneyland Park (Disneyland)
Opened in 1955, the Disneyland Park is Walt Disney's original theme park and the first theme park built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. It is divided into eight vibrant and themed areas, most significant of which are the Main Street (modeled like a typical Midwest town of early 20th century), Adventureland (appears like an exotic tropical place) and Tomorrowland (best known for its ‘futuristic’ appearance).
Disney California Adventure Park (or Disney California Adventure)
The Disney California Adventure Park is a theme park that offers seven different kinds of scintillating experiences related to sights and sounds in its seven differently themed areas. Anaheim’s second claim to fame, this park offers you to click selfies with Disney characters here who stand here greeting the visitors. It would be best to come here in March when city is immersed in the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.
Adventure City
The Adventure City is a cheaper alternative for those who would like to have some fun but don’t want to spend a fortune in Disneyland. Opened in 1994 and now spread across 2 acres, it offers a large number of exclusive attractions for kids less than ten years of age. Some highlights here include Rescue 911 (it consists of themed vehicles running along a guided track) and Freeway Coaster (it is the park's first roller coaster and was built around a giant pepper tree).
