Guide to SoCal

Below is the definitive Disney Character list by name.  This list includes named disney characters that appeared at Disneyland.  Non-named characters (random pirates, snowflakes, leopards, etc.) are not included on this list.  If you know of any named Disney characters that I left off, please leave a comment and I’ll update the list.

There are many shopping malls near Disneyland.  Which one I’d recommend to you depends on your reasons for looking for one.

If you want the absolute closest shopping mall near Disneyland, you’ll want to go to Anaheim Plaza.  This is small outdoor shopping mall with a few major stores.  There are a few fast food restaurants (Rubios Fish Tacos, Chinese Food).  You’ll also find a few major retailers (Petsmart, a Computer Store, Radio Shack).  Then, a few small clothing retailers.  To get to Anaheim Plaza shopping mall, take the 5 frwy North from Harbor Blvd. and exit Euclid (1 or 2 exits away from Harbor).  At the exit ramp, turn right and the shopping mall is immediately on your right.  From Disneyland, Anaheim Plaza is about a 5 minute trip.

If you are looking for a shopping mall that is large and has a fun atmosphere, you’ll want to go ot The Block in Orange.  This is a large outdoor shopping mall with just about any retailer you could imagine.  It also has a Van’s Skatepark (with a spectating area), movie theater, Dave & Busters arcade (with go karts).  There are a wide array of eating establishments, as well.  If the weather is nice I highly recommend visiting the Block - even if you don’t need to buy anything.  It’s a fun place to go and I often take the kids there just to walk around and take in the sights.  To get to the Block shopping mall from Disneyland, take the 5 Frwy South from Harbor Blvd for about 3 exits to The City Drive and head South on The City Drive.  The Block will be one block on your right.  From Disneyland, the Block is about of 10 minute trip.

If you want an indoor shopping mall near Disneyland, travel a few more exits past The Block to Main Street.  Main Place shopping mall is located just North of the 5 Frwy and Main Street.  This is a large indoor shopping mall.  It is a little bit older, but well maintained and offers lots of options.