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Anaheim weekend itinerary: a two-day plan

This two-day plan covers the Resort District on day one, then Downtown Anaheim's Packing District and the Colony Historic District on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; confirm hours and tickets with each attraction.

Day 1: Resort District

  1. Morning and afternoon — Disneyland Resort, which has two theme parks (Disneyland Resort); we publish no ticket prices or hours.
  2. Evening — Downtown Disney District or Anaheim GardenWalk, one block from Disneyland (GardenWalk).

Day 2: Downtown Anaheim

  1. Morning — the Colony Historic District, one of Anaheim's four historic districts (City of Anaheim).
  2. Midday — the Packing District: the Anaheim Packing House and the Packard Building (Visit Anaheim).
  3. Afternoon — events: the Fall Festival on October 24 or the Nutcracker Holiday Village on December 6, 2026, if your dates match.

Getting around

The ART shuttle is $4.00 one way for adults and $6.00 for a one-day pass. See transportation.

Swap options

  • Nature: swap Downtown for Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills.
  • Sports: check the Angels and Ducks schedules for the Platinum Triangle.

Limits

We did not walk this route for this edition. Confirm hours and ticket rules with each attraction.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 16, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do Anaheim in a weekend?

You can sample it: this plan covers the Resort District, the Packing District and the Colony.

Do I need a car?

Not necessarily; ART and Metrolink serve key areas, though a car or rideshare helps for Anaheim Hills.

Are there events on this route?

Yes: the Fall Festival (October 24) and Nutcracker Holiday Village (December 6) are in Downtown Anaheim.

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