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C ITY OF A NAHEIM www.anaheim.net Features

8 Disneyland at 50 New rides and attractions are part of a global celebration as Anaheim’s most beloved and popular destination turns 50 in a big way. On the Cover 8 13 Through the Decades Mickey Mouse and Disneyland A look at how Disneyland and Anaheim have grown together. Resort President Matt Ouimet host “The Happiest Homecoming On Earth.” 14 One on One with Ouimet ©Scott Brinegar Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet shares with Anaheim Magazine highlights of the 50th Anniversary celebration and what Anaheim means 13 to Disneyland. Departments

2 City Scene Anaheim’s New Business Tax Holiday Program starts; the City receives awards for its innovative efforts to improve neighborhoods; water and energy conservation Mayor Curt Pringle tips that will save you money; Youth Center/Police Station and Central Library Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez 14 construction projects move forward. Council Member Bob Hernandez 6 Newsmakers Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Nick Kumpis is the City’s new director of golf instruction; Holli Dorr has been named Council Member Lorri Galloway a Small Business Person Finalist of the Year 2005.

City Manager David M. Morgan 7 Building for the Future 2 Lennar plans six housing towers near in the Platinum Triangle. Managing Editor John James Nicoletti 16 Calendar of Events

Contributors: Mike Ebbing, Linda Fontes, Kathleen Mitts, John 17 Business Connection McClintock, Yvonne Sanders and Bob Tucker. Low interest energy-efficient loans are available to Anaheim businesses; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Reborn Cabinets is named Small Business of the Year for 2005; Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing GardenWalk gets new owners and new energy to push the project forward. Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 17 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and ’s 10th most populous city. As the City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have oldest and largest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 340,000 residents and 2,085 employees. The municipal concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call corporation’s annual budget is $1.098 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as the Anaheim Angels, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or L-3 Communications, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pacific Sunwear and The Company. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Summer 2005 Anaheim CITY SCENE

New Fitness Zone Offers Fun Workout for Anaheim Youth

Brookfield Homes’ Cantada Square HE CITY OF ANAHEIM’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS TEAMING WITH Anaheim Receives LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY PROGRAMS TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE YOUTH OBESITY Two State Awards EPIDEMIC. Anaheim’s new Youth Fitness Zone at the Downtown Youth Two prestigious awards recognize Center, located at 225 South Philadelphia St., offers a healthy, Anaheim’s innovative efforts to invigorating and fun workout for youth with education on improve neighborhoods healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices. The Fitness Center fea- tures a nine-piece Hoist KL Line youth fitness circuit that is designed for kids to strengthen musculature without placing N MARCH, THE BUILDING DIVISION undo stress on developing joints and connective tissue. RECEIVED THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING The Fitness Zone is open to members of the Downtown Youth Center between the ages of 6 and 17, Monday through DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE Friday, from 2 to 9 P.M. Youth may work out daily under the CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION supervision of trained staff. (CALBO) FOR ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH For more information, call (714) 765-4508 or visit www.ana- heim.net. EFFORTS, PARTICIPATION IN STATE AFFAIRS, CONTINUOUS STAFF TRAINING AND ITS IMPLE- MENTATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUN- CIL-INITIATED HOME IMPROVEMENT HOLIDAY PROGRAM LAST SPRING. The program, which took place between March 1 and May 31, 2004 waived permit and inspection fees to Anaheim res- idents wishing to make improvements to their homes. It also provided amnesty to residents who have made improvements without previously obtaining permits. During the program, 3,653 permits were issued and more than $28.3 million was invested in Anaheim neighborhoods. The City’s Redevelopment Agency also was awarded a California Redevelopment Association (CRA) Award of Excellence for its successful redevelopment project— Brookfield Homes’ Cantada Square, a 41-unit, high-quality, residential development with 20 units reserved for low- and moderate-income families in West Anaheim.The project was the winner in the Single-Family Residential category and is one of 11 projects honored this year for major contributions to California communities. © Barros & Barros / Getty Images

Anaheim Summer 2005 2 CITY SCENE

Youth Center/Police Station and Central Library Construction Projects Move Forward

WO MORE ANAHEIM COMMUNITY PROJECTS CONTINUE TO MAKE STEADY PROGRESS. The City Council recently voted to hire a construction man- agement firm to build the West Anaheim Youth Center and Police Station. The Council also approved a contract with an architect to design the first phase of the Central Library renovation. Energy-Saving Tips GKK Works has been retained to build the 23,000-square- foot youth center and police station on Beach Boulevard. to Keep You Cool The center, located near Schweitzer and Twila Reid Parks, will address a need for a true multi-purpose facility in the area and increase public safety presence. The City recently received URING THE SUMMER MONTHS,ANAHEIM a $2.5 million grant from the California Parks and Recreation PUBLIC UTILITIES OFFERS CUSTOMERS Department to include a 10,100-square-foot gymnasium at the youth center. Plans also call for a computer lab/homework THESE TIPS TO KEEP COOL CONSERVE ENERGY , center, teen activity rooms and a work-out center. The center AND SAVE MONEY ON AIR CONDITIONING BILLS. is expected to open in spring 2006. The City Council also voted unanimously to hire CWA AIA, Air Conditioning Savings Tips Inc. to design the initial phase of the Central Library renova- Seal heating and air conditioning ducts. Leaky ducts can account for more tion. The firm was selected based on its extensive experience than 50 percent of heating and cooling losses. Contact Anaheim Public Utilities in library renovation projects. The renovation will include the for a free test of your ducts. We will even help pay a portion of the repair. expansion and renovation of the Children’s Room, the refur- bishing of the library’s exterior, improved lighting and upgrades Give your central air conditioning system an annual tune-up. Maintaining high efficiency requires proper airflow and refrigerant charge. to ensure the library is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, do your homework before buying. Anaheim Public Utilities offers rebates for new, qualifying ENERGY STAR® rated energy-efficient central and room air conditioning units.

Set your thermostat at the highest comfortable setting. A 78-degree setting could cut your energy costs by as much as 30 percent, compared with a 70-degree setting.

Turn off the air conditioner and use a fan instead. Fans create a cooling breeze for much less money and energy than air conditioning.

For more information on energy-saving programs, please call (714) 939-9020 or visit www.anaheim.net and click on Public Utilities under City Departments. The West Anaheim Police Station/Youth Center

3 Summer 2005 Anaheim CITY SCENE

Forbes Magazine Values Angels at $294 Million

N A RECENT RANKING OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUBS BY VALUE,FORBES MAG- AZINE RECENTLY VALUED THE ANAHEIM Anaheim Begins ANGELS AT $294 MILLION, UP 22 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR WHEN THE TEAM WAS VALUED Preparing for its AT $241 MILLION. 150th Anniversary The Angels were purchased in 2003 from for $184 million. The ranking is based on statistics With the City of Anaheim’s 150th anniversary less of the 2004 season, prior to the proposed name change of the franchise that has been playing in the City-owned Angel than two years away, the Anaheim City Council Stadium of Anaheim since 1966. has approved a year-long calendar of events and Forbes’ valuation put the Anaheim ballclub at No. 17 among activities to mark the historic milestone the 30 Major League Baseball teams. The No. 1 team was the New York Yankees. Forbes valued the TH team at $950 million. The reigning World Champion NAHEIM’S 150 ANNIVERSARY IN 2007 Red Sox checked in at $563 million. The Dodgers IS ENVISIONED TO BE A WORLD-CLASS ranked fourth with a value of $424 million. CELEBRATION IN WHICH ANAHEIM RESI- DENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND VISITORS CAN Pay Tribute PARTICIPATE. Events and activities outlined in the concept calendar are to Old Glory designed to honor the City’s past accomplishments, rich his- tory and culture as well as provide an opportunity to reflect on Anaheim’s promising future. ELEBRATE FLAG DAY JUNE 12 AT THE The celebration is being planned with the help of an 11- member Sesquicentennial Commission, made up of Anaheim OWNTOWN ENTER TREET ROMENADE D C S P ! business owners and community leaders who meet on a reg- The Ninth Annual Flag Day Celebration,“A Tribute to Old ular basis. Glory,”will take place from 1-2:30 P.M. and will include a parade The Sesquicentennial celebration is planned to begin in with The Dapper Tappers, Tustin Young Marines, and the January, 2007 with an Anaheim float in the Tournament of Mountain Fifes & Drums. During the celebration, winners of Roses parade, recognition of the first baby born in Anaheim the annual essay contest will be recognized. in 2007 and the Annual State of the City Address. Each The Flag Day celebration was created nine years ago by the month will include an event to celebrate 150 years of success, Anaheim Flag Day Committee to bring awareness to young creativity and imagination, such as the possible unveiling of people about the significance of the American flag and what an Anaheim History Wall, an All-Time Sports Heroes it stands for. As part of the program, the committee created Dinner and a business leaders’ event. Many events that an essay contest and each year invites students from through- already take place in Anaheim, such as the Cinco de Mayo out Anaheim to write an essay entitled “What the Flag Means celebration and the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, will to Me.” also be included in the celebration.

Anaheim Summer 2005 4 CITY SCENE

New Anaheim Businesses Receive Tax Breaks

The City’s innovative program waives fees through July 29 and offers amnesty Water Wisely to existing businesses

and Save Money HERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN ANAHEIM. This Summer On April 15, the City Council kicked off an innovative program that eliminates F YOU ARE LIKE MOST CALIFORNIANS, specific government fees and offers entic- ing incentives to new business owners. OVER HALF OF YOUR HOME’S MONTHLY The New Business Tax Holiday origi- WATER CONSUMPTION IS USED OUTSIDE TO nally proposed at the Mayor’s State of the City address runs through July 29 and exempts businesses IRRIGATE YOUR LANDSCAPING . that start in Anaheim from the business license tax, application And like many people, you may even be using twice the processing fee and home occupation registration fee for the amount of water your yard really needs. With that in mind, first year. In addition, the program will enable businesses cur- here are a few tips from Anaheim Public Utilities for main- rently operating in Anaheim without a license to obtain one taining a green lawn and healthy plants using less water: without paying penalties or fines. To further encourage new businesses, the Anaheim Irrigation Conservation Tips Chamber of Commerce will offer a free one-year member- Water your lawn in the early morning when winds are calm and tempera- ship to new business owners taking advantage of the pro- tures are cool to minimize evaporation. gram and Anaheim Public Utilities will suspend the service connection fee for both water and electric services for new Periodically check your sprinklers when they are running and adjust business customers. accordingly to prevent overspray onto sidewalks or driveways. Utilities is also offering the following business-related programs: Low-Interest Energy Efficiency Loans; Small Bus- Locate and repair any leaks and replace broken sprinkler heads. iness Energy Assistance Management; SmarTimer Irrigation Use a broom, instead of the hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks. Controller Rebate; Change the Lights; Air Conditioning Load Control; Water Use Survey; and Save Water-Save a Buck Rebate. Spread a three- to four-inch layer of organic mulch around trees and To apply for a business license or a waiver during the New plants to conserve soil moisture. Business Tax Holiday Program, complete an application and mail it or deliver it to the Business License Division on the Consider upgrading your existing irrigation system’s operable irrigation clock/controller with a new state-of-the-art controller that manages the first floor of City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Completed amount of water applied to your landscape based upon local weather applications must be postmarked on or before July 29. If conditions and the water needs of your plants. Call the new SmarTimer applying in person, applications must be received by 5 P.M. Irrigation Controller Rebate Program at 1-866-846-3725 to see if you on July 29. qualify for a rebate. For more information about the New Business Tax Holiday program, call the Business License Division at (714) 765-5194 or For more information on using water wisely, call (714) 765-4250 visit www.anaheim.net. For more information about Anaheim or visit Anaheim Public Utilities at www.anaheim.net. Public Utilities’ incentives, call (714) 765-4250.

5 Summer 2005 Anaheim NEWSMAKERS

Anaheim Business Woman Named Nick Kumpis SBA Small Business City Hires New Person Finalist Director of Golf of the Year Instruction OLLI DORR,PRESIDENT OF ANAHEIM- ICK KUMPIS HAS BEEN HIRED AS THE NEW BASED HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTION COM- DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION FOR ANA- PANY, HAS BEEN NAMED A SMALL BUSINESS HEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE AND DAD MILLER PERSON FINALIST OF THE YEAR 2005 BY THE GOLF COURSE. U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SANTA As Director of Instruction, Kumpis conducts private les- ANA DISTRICT OFFICE. sons with video analysis, group classes, golf schools and jun- “Holli Dorr’s ability to establish and sustain her business ior programs at the new Golf Academy and in a male-dominated industry is remarkable,”said Small Bus- Dad Miller Golf Academy. In addition to classes for students iness Administration (SBA) District Director Sandy Sutton, of all abilities, the golf academies offer junior, beginners- announcing her selection. only and women-only classes, as well as a one-day golf school Hollister Construction Company is a general contracting that includes range instruction and course management firm that provides construction and related services for ten- during 18 holes with Kumpis. ant improvement projects to clients throughout California. Kumpis has extensive experience with golfers of all levels Since 1992, Hollister Construction has established a reputa- and is highly skilled in video swing analysis. In the last five tion for excellence with a diverse portfolio of successfully years, he has taught golf in more than 20 states with the ESPN completed projects. Golf Schools (formerly the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools), Prior to Hollister Construction Company, Dorr worked her where he is a lead instructor. way up the corporate ladder from bookkeeper in 1978 for a As an ESPN Golf Schools Top 25 instructor, Kumpis fre- landscape and engineering firm to that of a CFO in a mid- quently contributes to ESPN.com’s Instructor Mailbag, offer- size general contracting firm in 1992. Soon after she joined ing tips and answering golf questions. He has also recorded that firm she discovered the company was insolvent and spent video tips featured on ESPN Motion within the Golf home the next year liquidating the assets to keep the firm out of page of ESPN.com and on Lexus.com. bankruptcy. Kumpis has worked at the Pelican Hill Golf Academy with Dorr eventually purchased the shell corporation, which Golf Magazine Top 100 instructors Glenn Deck and Dr. David included a contractor’s license, changed the name to Hollister Wright, and was lead instructor for the American Youth Golf Construction Company, and was on her way to becoming a League in Yorba Linda and Newport Beach with Seth Glasco, successful entrepreneur. Revenues for 2005 are expected to also featured in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 issue. exceed $10 million. For more information or to sign up for lessons, contact Dorr was recently honored locally at the SBA’s Small Bus- Anaheim Hills Golf Course at (714) 998-3041 or Dad Miller Golf iness Awards Luncheon as part of a nationwide salute to Course at (714) 765-3481. Please visit www.anaheim.net to check small business. the rates and schools offered.

Anaheim Summer 2005 6 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Lennar Plans Six High-Rise Housing Towers in the Platinum Triangle

Development would add more than 1,600 housing units to the area

ENNAR CORPORATION HAS ANNOUNCED with 100,000 square feet of shops at ground level and condo- PLANS TO BUILD SIX HIGH-RISE HOUSING miniums and apartments above. The project is one of several announced for the Platinum TOWERS IN THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE— Triangle, which is centered around Angel Stadium and the AN AREA ENVISIONED AS ORANGE COUNTY’S Arrowhead Pond and is poised to become a vibrant 24-hour, high-density, mixed-use, urban environment unique to NEW DOWNTOWN. Orange County and . As proposed, the towers would add 1,619 more apartments The City Council’s approval last year of a new opportuni- and condominiums in a plan that would dramatically change ties-based General Plan has made developments like this the look of this bustling area. possible, along with improved transportation options and One tower could be as high as 33 stories, making it the additional green space. County’s tallest residential building. The development would also feature two residential buildings at 24 stories and three at 23 stories. Lennar, which is based in Miami, plans to center everything around a main street When completed, the Platinum Triangle could include up to 9,175 residences and more than 7 million square feet of commercial space. So far, including Lennar’s pro- posal, the City has approved or received plans for 4,788 housing units and at least 142,000 square feet of restaurants, shops and other commercial uses. As part of the project, Lennar would replace several small industrial buildings along Gene Autry Way and Katella Avenue on 30 acres south and west of Katella Avenue and St. College Avenue. Overall, Lennar is planning to build about 3,000 homes

in Anaheim. Photos and schematics courtesy of: IBI Group

7 Summer 2005 Anaheim Anaheim Summer 2005 8 Disney gets ready to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in Anaheim

few short weeks ago, Disney officials in Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan and kicked off an 18-month party celebrat- Disneyland Resort Paris in France. The cele- ing the 50th anniversary of Disney- bration also will include the opening of Hong Aland.“The Happiest Homecoming On Kong Disneyland. Earth” will stretch throughout the world as 10 It’s been one big thrill ride after another since Disney theme parks join together for the first Walt Disney christened Disneyland on July 17, time ever to honor the original. New shows and 1955 and ushered in a new era for theme attractions will premiere at the Disneyland park entertainment. Resort in California, Resort

9 Summer 2005 Anaheim A Memorable First Day

n that day, a parade of guests and dignitaries were invited to a VIP opening highlighted by a live 90- minute television special on ABC. People started Oarriving hours before the event, creating a traffic jam with cars backed up seven miles on the Santa Ana Freeway. Hollywood’s elite, including Charlton Heston, Walt Disney Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds joined nearly 30,000 guests, along with countless people holding counterfeit tickets, creating long lines everywhere. Nationwide, 90 million viewers tuned in to the 90-minute television broadcast, “Dateline Disney- land.” Billed as the “biggest live telecast in history,” the television show featured 24 cameras, a staff of hundreds and was hosted by , Ronald Reagan and Bob Cummings. But the grand opening of Disneyland wasn’t with- out problems. Rides broke down shortly after open- ing and restaurants and refreshment stands ran out of food and drink. Workmen were still planting trees. Some guests Walt, committed to ensuring his personal dream would be complained about the heat due to a lack of shade and not a success, began working with his staff to overcome the prob- nearly enough drinking fountains—the result of a plumber lems encountered the first day of low ride capacity, congested strike. Ladies wearing high heels even noticed themselves walkways, traffic jams and slow food service. He spent his sinking into the freshly poured asphalt on Main Street, soft- days and nights at the park observing guests, ride operators, ened by the heat. Occasionally someone would lean against a food servers, merchandise and custodial hosts and hostesses just-painted building which had not had enough time to dry. and he continually asked questions in his search to improve Still, the opening of Disneyland was considered an overall what was to become the most successful venture of his success and the next day, the first public guests admitted through accomplished career. the turnstiles were two children, Christine Vess,5, and Michael Just seven short weeks after opening day, Disneyland wel- Schwartner, 7, who received lifetime passes to the park. comed its one millionth guest.

A Special Way to Celebrate 50 Years in the Community Disneyland Resort contributes $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim

n honor of its 50th anniversary, later this year and help launch a new said Michael Baker, executive director and as a way to thank the com- endowment. of Boys & Girls Clubs of Anaheim. munity, the Disneyland Resort In 2004, the Boys & Girls Clubs of The Resort’s community commit- recently donated $1 million to the Boys Anaheim served an average of 400 chil- ment began with Walt Disney when and Girls Clubs of Anaheim at a ceremo- dren a day, or 70,000 children a year, he opened Disneyland in 1955. In ny including Disneyland President Matt through its four sites. 2004 alone, the Resort and its cast Ouimet, the Mayor and City Council. “Disney continues to help make a members contributed nearly $10 mil- The gift signifies the largest amount of difference in the lives of our children. lion in cash, in-kind donations and money the organization has received in Since our opening in 1989, the Disney- volunteer service to hundreds of non- its 16-year history. land Resort and its cast members have profit organizations, touching the lives The contribution will fund a Saturday provided hundreds of thousands of of thousands of residents in South- activity program, support operating dollars in support through cash, in- ern California. expenses of a new club site opening kind donations and volunteer service,”

Anaheim Summer 2005 10 A Truly Golden Anniversary

oday, the original investment of $17 million and 18 Adding to the celebration, Sleeping Beauty Castle has been attractions has grown to more than 60 attractions at transformed into a breathtaking focal-point, draped in swaths Disneyland, spawned a second theme park next door of richly colored finery, royal banners and precious stones, and is the anchor for a chain of 10 theme parks world- decorated in gold and topped by five regal turret “crowns.” Twide. More than 100 million guests visit these parks every year. Park goers can also experience the all-new “Walt Disney’s That’s certainly reason to celebrate the original, which Parade of Dreams,” featuring one of the largest casts of Disney Disney is doing in grand style. Disney has decided to make characters and performers ever assembled. every guest be a winner by adding a full complement of new Also recently debuting is an all-new fireworks spectacular rides and attractions to commemorate the 50th anniversary. called “Remember . . . Dreams Come True.” It is the most To kick things off, in early May, the Main Street Opera House elaborate Disney fireworks display in history and is high- in Disneyland’s Town Square launched the park’s milestone lighted by an incredible musical score, dramatic pyrotechnics, anniversary with the premiere of “Disneyland—The First lighting effects and a whole new generation of never-before- 50 Years.” Produced exclusively for the 18-month long seen fireworks. “The Happiest Homecoming On Earth” celebration, the “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters” all-new attraction features a specially created histori- is a new attraction cal exhibit and a nostalgic film journey through the that allows guests to pilot their own first five decades of the Disneyland story. Star Cruiser through a comical The attraction begins in the Opera House interactive space mission. lobby where guests enjoy a detailed exhibit of artifacts including authentic attraction models, concept artwork, layouts and maps that tell the fascinating story of how Walt Disney and his original team of “Imagineers” conceived, designed and built the world’s first Disney theme park. A focal point of the exhibit is the original pencil aerial schematic of Disneyland created by legendary Disney Imagineer Herb Ryman. Created by Ryman and Walt Disney over a weekend in 1954, the ren- dering was the very first overall visual interpretation of the Disney- land concept. Inside the main theater guests enjoy a newly produced film retrospective highlighting the first five decades of Disneyland. Using archival photographs, famil- iar Disney tunes, narration by Walt Disney himself and newly discovered film footage (most of which has not been seen in nearly 50 years) audiences can relive their own favorite Disneyland memories. Following the film, guests enjoy an exhibit showcasing the Disneyland that never was, Parade of Dreams including the stories and artwork of attractions and shows planned but never realized. The exhibit also offers hints of what’s to come in the years ahead.

11 Summer 2005 Anaheim Riders twist, turn and fire eered” 21st century thrill attraction, featuring a new queue personal laser cannons for and Space Port, redesigned rockets, a new on-board audio points that help to protect soundtrack and “out of this world” new effects, plus a few outer space from the forces other surprises. of the evil Emperor Zurg! Next door, Disney’s California Adventure has also gotten Long-time Disneyland Space Mountain into the celebration mode with the debut of “Block Party fans will also have reason Bash.” Guests can suddenly find themselves surrounded by to cheer with the re-open- rollicking music, excitement and fun at this party starring ing of “Space Mountain.” popular characters from animated Pixar movies including This Disneyland favorite Woody and Buzz from “Toy Story,” Mike and Sully from returns as a re-“Imagin- “Monsters, Inc.”and the superheroes from “The Incredibles.”

The Disney Impact Disney’s financial impact More to Come? on Anaheim and beyond th is tremendous. hat happens when the 50 Anniversary celebra- tion is over? Disney officials won’t say, instead The Disneyland Resort indicated the Resort’s economic impact on the State was estimated preferring to focus all their energies on the party at $3.6 billion annually. Wat hand and with good reason. Right now, all eyes About 96 percent of this impact is associated with the area and nearby are focused on the original theme park. With an impressive hotels. This study did not include visitation to the Anaheim Convention Center. line-up of new attractions and entertainment, those eyes Annual taxes generated for area cities and counties is estimated at $225 million. are going to be on Disneyland for quite some time. And that means that the world’s attention is also going be on Anaheim’s hotel room taxes are expected to be about $64 million for the current fiscal year, due in large part to the Resort. Anaheim. 50th Anniversary photography courtesy of: Disney Disney is Orange County’s largest private employer with about 20,000 workers. Overall, tourism generates $7.3 billion in spending in Orange County annually. About 43.6 million people visited Orange County in 2004.

Block Party Bash

Anaheim Summer 2005 12 The City of Anaheim has always been a place where Through the vision, creativity and leadership go hand in hand.

So it’s no surprise that in the early 1950s when Walt Disney was looking for a site to build his own personal dream—an that Decades would become the “Happiest Place on Earth”—he chose 160 acres of land right here in Anaheim. Disneyland and Anaheim Disney had looked at several locations in Burbank, Long Beach, Palos Verdes and Canoga Park before finding the ideal location on an orange Grow Together grove in Anaheim and City leaders opened their arms to the adventurous ground breaking plan. Over the years, Disneyland and Anaheim have grown together. Following are several milestones in their development.

Construction of Disneyland

1950’s It began in 1954 when the con- Anaheim Hilton and Towers struction of Disneyland was announced Harry S. Truman to the world and Walt Disney asked 1980’s The Convention Center’s bread hotelier to build the Resort 1970’s Throughout the and butter shifted from concerts to area’s first large hotel, the Disneyland 1970s the Convention trade shows and special events in the 2000’s In 2000 the Convention Center Nikita Kruschev Hotel. That paved the way for others Center was a favorite for ‘80s. On May 23, 1984 the Anaheim expansion was completed, making it the to invest in the burgeoning Resort area, In 1957 Disneyland welcomed its 10 popular music promoters and hosted Hilton and Towers, the largest hotel in largest convention facility on the West which had fewer than 100 hotel rooms at millionth visitor. Among the guests numerous notable acts including Elvis. Southern California, opened with 1,576 Coast and one of the 10 largest in the the time. At the same time, visiting the park that year was President Fans lined up three days in advance rooms and 88 suites. In summer 1984 nation. Downtown Disney opened on opened through Anaheim. Although it Truman. In 1959 Chairman Nikita Kruschev with sleeping bags laid out from the the Convention Center hosted two January 12, 2001 and Disney’s California was only two lanes in either direction, of the Soviet Union expressed a desire box office to Katella Avenue. On July 4, Olympic wrestling events. In December Adventure opened February 8, 2001. it played a major role in attracting guests to visit Disneyland, but his request was 1979 Disneyland welcomed the first birth 1985 Disneyland celebrated its 30th May 5, 2005 Disneyland celebrated 50 to the Resort area and continues to pro- denied by U.S. government officials, at the park with the arrival of Teresa anniversary by releasing more than one years with “The Happiest Homecoming vide easy access to the booming area. sparking an international incident. Salcedo born near Main Street. million balloons at 2 P.M. On Earth.”

Disneyland Disney’s California Disneyland Hotel Anaheim Convention Center Adventure 1950 1960 Walt Disney 1970 1980 1990 2000

Disneyland opened July 17, 1955 at 1960’s In 1961 Anaheim busi- 1990’s In 1996 Disneyland announced 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. The 13th letter of ness leaders organized as the plans for Disney’s California Adventure the alphabet is “M,” leading some to Anaheim Visitor and Convention and Downtown Disney. In 1996, believe the address refers to “MM”— Bureau and began making Anaheim Anaheim began landscaping, signage the initials of Mickey Mouse. City planners a year-round tourist destination. On and infrastructure improvements to indicate this is only a coincidence. The December 15, 1966 Disneyland, Anaheim the Resort area as well as an expansion Disneyland Hotel also opened in 1955. and the world mourned the death of of the Convention Center to ensure Walt Disney. On July 12, 1967 the the area remains a major tourist and “The Happiest Homecoming Anaheim Convention Center opened. convention destination. Anaheim Convention Center concert On Earth” In its first year, it hosted more than 1.25 million guests.

Arial view of Disneyland Anaheim Convention Center

13 Summer 2005 Anaheim How is working at Disneyland One different from the other positions you’ve held at Disney, especially as you prepare for the 50th Anniversary celebration? on What’s truly interesting are all the simi- larities. Whether you work on a Disney Cruise ship, in an office or in one of our parks, hotels or restaurants, we focus on One enhancing the guest experience, main- taining a keen attention to detail and creating memories that last a lifetime. But certainly the history here—the fact that this park is the only one Walt set w ith foot in; that Disneyland launched an entire industry and changed the way families vacation—makes it very uni- que and special. The 50th Anniversary celebration has been a tremendous under- Ouimet taking, organized over several years. What has been the biggest challenge in preparing for t’s a weekday morning of Finance, Business Development and the celebration? New Business Initiatives at Walt Disney on Main Street, U.S.A. World Resort, Walt Disney Imagineer- Our team has done a fantastic job of re- and Matt Ouimet stands ing, and Disney’s freshing Disneyland for the celebration Wide World of Sports. Prior to becom- and has been working very hard. Over among the guests who the past year, nearly every attraction was Ihave come from all over the ing president of the Disneyland Resort in October 2003, Ouimet served as pre- touched in some way. Whether it was a world to spend the day at sident of the — fresh coat of paint or a complete make- Disneyland. where his continued focus on the qual- over, everyone teamed together to set ity of the guest experience produced the stage in a special way for this mile- A hands- some of the highest guest satisfaction stone celebration. We are thrilled to on leader, ratings of any Walt Disney Parks and invite anyone who has ever been to Ouimet, Resorts vacation experience. Disneyland or ever dreamed of visiting President of Those experiences coupled with a to “come home” and join us for the the Disneyland leadership style that emphasizes care- “Happiest Homecoming On Earth.” Resort, is known for his regular and fre- ful attention to detail; instilling pride Disneyland Park looks quent walks through Disneyland, and and a team environment among cast wonderful and the new Disney’s California Adventure parks, members; and a strong commitment to the Downtown Disney District, and the giving back to the community has help- attractions and shows are Resort hotels. The most rewarding part ed prepare him for the biggest event in receiving impressive reviews of his job, he says, is listening to guests Disney theme park history—Disney- from around the world. Give us and cast members, hearing the history land’s 50th Anniversary, the “Happiest a quick overview of how you’ll and heritage of the Disneyland Resort Homecoming On Earth.” continue the celebration for from their perspective. Recently, Ouimet shared with the next 18 months. An employee of the Walt Disney Co. Anaheim Magazine highlights of the since 1989, Ouimet has held a series of 50th Anniversary celebration and what This is the largest celebration in Disney senior executive positions in the areas Anaheim means to Disneyland. theme park history, so there are many

Anaheim Summer 2005 14 ©Scott Brinegar Walt Disney once said, “The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievement, but rather with the things we do for the people in need.” Five decades later that philosophy still rings true at the Disneyland Resort as we continue making magic in the commu- nity. Through many of our community relations programs, we provide assis- tance to help make a difference. In 2004 alone, we provided nearly $10 million in cash, in-kind services and volunteerism from our 20,000 Cast Members to ben- efit thousands of people throughout Orange County. Disney’s magic has evolved over the years so that we have seen advancing technology replace E tickets and outdated attractions. Are there any new Disney President Matt Ouimet (Front Row: Fifth from left) and cast members from the Disneyland Resort. rides we can expect to see at Disneyland in the next few plans to continue the excitement well ing locations, generate $225 million in years? Will any old favorites past the actual 50th anniversary of taxes to various Southern California be brought back to life? Disneyland on July 17, 2005. Disney cities and counties. We believe the glob- Cruise Line will continue its first-ever al visibility of the 50th anniversary will We constantly work with the Imagineers West Coast sailing until the end of add to the overall economic impact at to incor- August and then we will celebrate the shared by businesses in the community. porate feedback from our Guests and opening of Hong Kong Disneyland on use breakthrough technology to create September 12. Throughout the 18- Since the beginning, Anaheim immersive new experiences. They are month celebration, both here and and Disney have always enjoyed “imagineering” several new ideas, so throughout the world, there will be mutual success because of the stay tuned. One of the most anticipated many surprises as we continue bring- great partnership they have attraction re-launches is Space Mountain on July 15, 2005. Once open, Guests will ing the enchantment of Disney to new together. What does the City of and familiar audiences. find it to be the same classic, iconic Anaheim mean to Disneyland? attraction that they have always known How will the local community and loved, but even better with new Disneyland is a very special place and benefit from Disneyland’s special effects and technology. so is Anaheim. Through the decades, we 50th Anniversary? have grown up together, shared many After the 18-month celebration, With the global spotlight shining on successes and forged a strong partner- what lies ahead for the ship. This legacy of working closely to- Anaheim and Orange County during Disneyland Resort? the 18-month celebration, people from gether is one of the reasons the Disney- around the world will see why Walt land Resort has thrived for 50 years. We We will continue creating magic and picked Anaheim to be the site of his are proud that Anaheim is known as the memories that last a lifetime for guests first theme park. We are proud to be the place where the magic all began. that visit us, whether they are from largest employer in Orange County, gen- around the corner in Anaheim or from When you reflect on Disneyland’s erating an annual economic impact of throughout the world. As Walt Disney $3.6 billion. Additionally, the Disney- impact on Anaheim over the was fond of saying, “Disneyland will land Resort and its visitors who stay in past 50 years what are you never be completed as long as there is the Anaheim Resort Area and surround- most proud of? imagination left in the world.”

15 Summer 2005 Anaheim C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Arrowhead Anaheim The Grove House of Blues Pond of Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE Anaheim Center 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 2695 E. Katella Avenue 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 (714) 765-8950

11 June 18 June 3 June 5 June Freestyle Explosion California Tae Kwon Do Teena Marie Average White Band

26 June 11 June 8, 12-13 June Empressa Frias Dance Robert Fripp Bad Religion

24 June 21-27 June 16-17 June Tony Hawk’s Grease Kottonmouth Kings Boom Boom Huckjam Tour 30 June Taste of Anaheim

1-4 July 13 July 24 June Anime Expo Bo Diddley

Boz Scaggs 7-8 July Joel Osteen 14-17 July 30 July US Futsal Mark Cohn and Suzanne Vega Tournament 20 July 16 July An Evening with Bruce Hornsby 27 July -7August Empressa Frias Dance Ringling Bros. and 12 August 23 July Barnum & Bailey Circus 20-28 Gypsy Kings The Funk Brothers August Southern California Home and Garden Show 15-21 August 2005 World 28 August 28 August 4 August Badminton Championships Oldies but Goodies Show James Brown Devo

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Olinda Cisneros—Hilton Anaheim. closer working relationships with tour- NAHEIM USINESSES A B A room attendant at the Hilton Anaheim ism providers there. ARE HONORED WITH since 1987, Anaheim resident Cisneros Moises Carranza—Goofy’s Kitchen, O.C. TOURISM has received kudos from guests for her Disneyland Resort. To Carranza, cater- thoughtfulness and extra efforts that— ing to guests’ special needs is a natural OUNCIL ERVICE C S as one guest put it—“make the Hilton a outgrowth of his position as a sous chef EXCELLENCE AWARDS special place to stay.” focused on food safety and quality. The Dale Smoot—Disneyland Resort. 23-year Disney veteran extends that HE ORANGE COUNTY Smoot, a day custodial lead in the concern to helping guests with allergies TOURISM COUNCIL HAS Esplanade area of the two Disney parks, or medical conditions receive specially has been a Disney cast member since prepared meals so they can better enjoy RECOGNIZED SEVERAL ANA- 1992. Smoot says that going above and their time at the resort. HEIM BUSINESSES FOR THEIR beyond job performance is part of what Teamwork Award—Anaheim Mar- he enjoys about his work. riott Bell Desk. This bell staff consis- EFFORTS IN CREATING POSITIVE Pepe Avila — Anaheim /Orange tently earns kudos for its efficiency, EXPERIENCES FOR VISITORS TO County Visitor & Convention Bureau. courtesy and willingness to go beyond ORANGE COUNTY. In just two years with the AOCVCB, the call of duty in assisting guests. The Avila has made an impact on visitors Teamwork Award recognizes a depart- The seventh annual awards banquet with his communication skills in both ment or group of frontline tourism pro- honored service employees in eight English and Spanish. A native of Mexico fessionals who, as a team, consistently categories, including the following who now resides in Anaheim, he works perform to the highest standards of cus- employees: with the Latin American team to forge tomer service. Your business, your home, your customers…

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TWO NEW DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS DEBUT Callison Architecture WO NEW RESTAURANTS CAN BE FOUND IN AS THE CITY’S REVITALIZATION EFFORTS CONTINUE. The Off-Broadway Bistro at the Heritage Forum opened in early April across the street from City Hall at 201 E. Broadway Ave. Owner David Bucks, a restaurant veteran who helped start California Pizza Kitchens, has created a casual breakfast and lunch eatery serving gourmet American comfort food rang- ing from crepes to wood fired pizzas, sandwiches and lasagna. The restaurant Originally planned for 29 acres on also is available for groups up to 85 NEW OWNERS TAKE across from the en- people for meetings in the evenings. All OVER DEVELOPMENT trance to the Disneyland Resort, under menu items run in the $7-$10 range. OF RESORT AREA’S the new owners it will be scaled back Off-Broadway Bistro is open Monday- to 19 acres. GardenWalk is expected to Friday, 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. and on Sunday for GARDENWALK cost about $450 million and include brunch from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Call (714) PROJECT three new hotels, 400,000 square feet 776-5000 or visit www.off-broadway- of retail space and a 2,800-car park- bistro.com for more information. HE GARDENWALK OUT- ing structure. DOOR MALL AND HOTEL Construction of the first phase of retail, consisting of more than 260,000 COMPLEX IN THE ANAHEIM square feet, is anticipated to begin in RESORT IS EXPECTED TO January 2006 with completion sched- © Eric Tucker/Tony Stone uled for June 2007. BREAK GROUND BY 2006 The joint venture’s business plan AFTER A CHANGE IN OWNERS also includes the development of hotels up to approximately 1,100 ON THE PROJECT . rooms. Development on the hotel por- Earlier this year, Pacific Coast Capital tion of the site is expected to begin in Also downtown is the Boomerang Partners announced that they had form- January 2006. Grill & Sports Bar, which opened at 195 ed a joint venture with Anaheim Dev- “The retail portion of the develop- Center Street Promenade in late March. elopment, LLC—a partnership between ment will cater to tourists as well as the Offering a menu of burgers, sandwiches, -based Excel Realty Holdings, growing resident population in Ana- salads, pastas and chicken dishes in an Santa Barbara-based KBM Enterprises, heim. The project will add approxi- upscale but casual environment, Boom- LLC and Richard J. Nordlund. Together, mately 800 jobs and will be a large erang is currently open for lunch from the partners have extensive experience in pedestrian-friendly mixed-use devel- 11 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. daily. Take out working on similar complexes through- opment for the City of Anaheim,” said food is available. Call (714) 999-8699 out the country, including Ghirardelli Hal Pohl, vice president of Pacific Coast or visit www.BoomerangBar.com for Square in San Francisco. Capital Partners. more information.

Anaheim Summer 2005 18 BUSINESS CONNECTION

UTILITIES DEDICATES ENERGY EFFICIENT This evolving technology uses natural THE CITY’S FIRST gas as a source of hydrogen to generate LOW-INTEREST LOAN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC 1.5 million kWh of electricity a year PROGRAM NOW with limited pollution. That’s enough GENERATOR AVAILABLE TO electricity to power more than 250 typ- SMALL BUSINESSES NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILIT- ical Anaheim homes for a year. The power generated by the fuel cell will first IES RECENTLY DEDICATED serve the East Anaheim Police Station NAHEIM PUBLIC UTILIT- ITS FIRST FUEL CELL, A 200 and Community Center with excess IES IS OFFERING LOW-RATE power exported to the utility grid. KILOWATT UNIT LOCATED AT To help offset the cost of purchasing FINANCING TO ALLOW SMALL THE EAST ANAHEIM POLICE and installing the fuel cell, Anaheim BUSINESSES TO CREATE A MORE Public Utilities was awarded a $200,000 TATION AND OMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENT OFFICE EN S C grant from the U.S. Department of - - CENTER. Energy. VIRONMENT. Loans of up to $350,000 are avail- able for qualifying customers at a low interest rate with no points, no loan or application fees and up to eight years to pay. © Scott VanDyke/Getty Images Utilities’ Low Interest Energy Effici- ency Loans may be used for lighting, weatherization, co-generation, manage- ment systems, heating and air condition- ing upgrades, alternate energy systems, refrigeration system improvements, as well as other projects that conserve ener- SBA SELECTS panded to a 40,000-square-foot facility gy, produce energy or help manage load. and has 110 employees. Reborn Cab- REBORN CABINETS Funding is available through the State inets is an elite custom cabinet design Assistance Fund for Enterprise, Business AS FAMILY-OWNED and manufacturer, offering luxury and Industrial Development Corpor- BUSINESS OF THE products for both residential and com- ation (SAFE-BIDCO). The program in- mercial locations. YEAR 2005 cludes a free comprehensive energy audit Revenues have increased 86 percent and analysis to identify energy uses and in the last three years and were at $13 EBORN CABINETS OF needs, and to evaluate the feasibility of million for 2004. potential measures to improve efficiency. ANAHEIM HAS BEEN During the first years of the business, Most small businesses, landlords and NAMED THE 2005 FAMILY- the Service Corps of Retired Executives nonprofit organizations are eligible, but (SCORE), a program partially funded some restrictions apply. After reviewing OWNED BUSINESS OF THE and sponsored by the U.S. Small Bus- applications for eligibility, SAFE-BIDCO YEAR BY THE U.S. SMALL BUS- iness Administration, provided business will acknowledge acceptable applications counseling and other assistance that within five working days. INESS ADMINISTRATION SANTA helped the success of the business. For more information, visit the SAFE- NA ISTRICT FFICE As a result of SCORE assistance, Re- A D O . BIDCO Web site at www.safe-bidco.com, born Cabinets has doubled its staff and Owners Brenda and Vinny Nardolillo or call Anaheim Public Utilities at (714) introduced new product lines to meet opened their business in a 1,200-square- 765-4250, or send an e-mail to program the demand of the market. foot warehouse with a $300 table saw administrator Jan Roosevelt at jroosevelt@ in May 1983. The company has since ex- anaheim.net.

19 Summer 2005 Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES

Anaheim Municipal Government www.anaheim.net Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard General Information ...... 765-5100 Police ...... (714) 765-1911 Business ...... 765-1900 Administration Police Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 City Management Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Parking/Traffic Violations City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Employment www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Community Services ...... 765-5191 Anaheim Career Employment Center 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 50 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #300 ...... 765-4350 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Finance ...... 765-5195 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 State of California Fire ...... 765-4000 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Graffiti Removal Utilities and Services Planning ...... 765-5139 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Water and Electricity Police ...... 765-1900 Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 724-2500 www.anaheim.net Public Works ...... 765-5176 Housing Information Administration ...... 765-5137 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Fair Housing Council Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. 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Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Records Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Building Division ...... 765-5153 OC Transportation Authority ...... 560-6282 Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 www.octa.net Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE East Anaheim Community Center Planning Department ...... 765-5139 U.S. Government 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Public Safety Immigration/Naturalization, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. . . . .(800) 375-5283 Jeffrey-Lynne Neighborhood Center Fire Department Administration, Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 1633 S. Jeffrey Drive ...... 956-7145 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center Business ...... 765-4000 Voter Information 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Emergency Services Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 County Registrar of Voters Fire ...... (714) 533-1305 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

Anaheim Spring 2005 20 YOUR HOMETOWN

ADVANTAGE

You know us as a world-class convention facility. But, for more than 35 years, the Anaheim Convention Center has also been your gracious host for impor- tant community events as well. With our recent $177 million makeover, we’re looking sharper than ever. That means we’re ready to make your next occasion the most memorable affair that it can be. Let us host your wedding, reunion, retirement party, fund-raiser or any other special event for as little as 10 people. Our experienced staff knows how to get it right, the first time and every time. Call us and start enjoying one of the finest advantages that Anaheim has to offer.

To find out more about booking your next event at the Anaheim Convention Center, call us at (714) 765-8920 Come Taste the Best of Anaheim

The 10 th Annual Taste of Anaheim June 30, 2005 at The Grove of Anaheim

A CELEBRATION OF F INE C UISINE AND E NTERTAINMENT H OSTED BY A NAHEIM’ S M OST P OPULAR R ESTAURANTS

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Includes tastes from all participating restaurants. Beverages not included. Advance purchase recommended as this popular event may sell out. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Anaheim Chamber at (714) 758-0222 or visit www.tasteofanaheim.com

Presented by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce

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