Anaheim Overview
'Remember, it all started with a mouse.' - Walt Disney.
A clean 'n' gleaming, picture-perfect cartoon fantasy town.
Life changed forever in 1955, when Walt Disney first welcomed visitors to Disneyland. Prior to WWII, most Anaheim residents made their living from agriculture - growing oranges and other crops. These days, most of the town's German descendants have morphed into impeccably groomed 'cast members'.
Anaheim Photo Gallery
Photographs of Anaheim
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Crystal Cathedral: where 'The Hour of Power' Christian television show broadcast |
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Arrowhead Pond Stadium, home of Ice-Hockey team 'Mighty Ducks of Anaheim' |
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Extra-big baseball hat at entrance to Edison Baseball Field |
Anaheim Fast Facts
Facts about Anaheim
| Population |
345,556 |
| Area |
326 km2 |
| Currency Name |
US Dollar |
| Currency Code |
USD |
| Currency Symbol |
US$ |
| Time Zone |
GMT/UTC-8 |
| Area Codes |
714 |
| Weights & Measures |
Imperial |
| Telephone Adaptors |
America uses the tiny RJ-11 snap-in phone jack.
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Currency in Anaheim
Notes in United States
American banknotes (bills) often confuse visitors: they're all the same size and the same colour. Be especially careful not to hand over too much cash, and always check your change carefully. Be careful not to accept incomplete or severely torn notes, as they can be refused; small rips are usually not a problem. Bills come in denominations of 1, 2 (rare), 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars.
Coins in United States
Coins come in 1 (penny), 5 (nickel), 10 (dime), 25 (quarter) cent and 50 cent denominations; there is also a dollar coin.
Preferred Form of Payment in Anaheim
If you can't use your credit card in the US then you probably can't use it anywhere. ATMs are hard to miss, well networked and offer an even cheaper option if your card is set up to use them. Otherwise travellers cheques are almost as good as cash; you'll save yourself hassle and expense if they are in US dollars.
Changing Your Money in Anaheim
Major credit and debit cards, including the Visa Cash Passport Card, are widely accepted. You can also access your bank account using US ATMs which are ubiquitous. Travellers cheques are easily converted to cash at any bank. You'll probably need to take your passport along to prove your identity.
Money Tips
If you camp or stay in hostels, catch buses and cook your own food, you could feasibly explore the country on around 50 USD a day. Staying in motels and eating at modest cafes will mean you'll hit the 100 USD mark, and enjoying the convenience of a rental car will push your daily budget up to 150 USD.
Media in Anaheim
Periodicals in Anaheim
| Title |
Type |
Description |
| Wall Street Journal |
newspaper |
The Wall Street Journal, published weekdays, is required reading for financial types. |
| New York Times |
newspaper |
Still the nation's premier newspaper, with more foreign bureaus and reporters than any other publication in the world. Its Weekend section is an invaluable guide to cultural events. |
| Los Angeles Times |
newspaper |
One of the largest daily newspapers in the US, its daily circulation is 1.15 million. The Sunday edition includes an expanded calendar section, an excellent source for finding out about cultural events. |
| Washington Post |
newspaper |
The Washington Post is one of the nation's best all-around newspapers. Its Friday 'Weekend' section is particularly useful for events listings. |
Books in Anaheim
| Title |
Author |
Subject |
Description |
| California: an Interpretive History |
Walton Bean & James Rawls |
history/politics |
A comprehensive account of California's history. |
| The Grapes of Wrath |
John Steinbeck |
fiction |
Steinbeck is the most influential writer to emerge from California and The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is his greatest novel. Set in California's central valley, the story highlights the struggle of migrant farm workers and their strength and dignity in the face of adversity. |
| The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life |
Steven Watts |
non-fiction |
Walt Disney inspired many biographies. In The Magic Kingdom, Watts attempts to give an objective, historicized view of the man behind Mickey Mouse. |
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