Do you live in Anaheim because of Disneyland, or vice-versa? - Page 2

RStar · 12-05-2006, 11:13 PM

I'm second generation So Cal kid. When I was growing up in West Covina we went once a year. From my first year. Then I moved to OC, and because it was closer, and I was dating my now wife, we went much more often. Then when our kids were older and passes cheeper, we became APs.

So yes, we go more often because we are 5 minutes away (depending on trafic

) but I would now say that I would not move away BECAUSE of Disneyland.

And yes, I did live in Anahiem for a few years, but now I live in Garden Grove (a block from the Anahiem border).

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-05-2006, 09:11 AM

Heehee, didn't see GD's above.

BarTopDancer · 12-05-2006, 09:25 AM

I was born and raised in Huntington Beach and always loved Disneyland but it was a very super special treat then a regular occurance. At the age of 24 I could safely say that I had been to Disneyland more as an adult than I ever did as a kid.

Staying in OC (or CA for that matter) is a battle for me. But I stay because of friends and family (mainly family). Disneyland is just a perk. Right now I live about 30 minutes away, I want to move further north but not because of Disneyland, but because of the area.

innerSpaceman · 12-05-2006, 09:33 AM

I have no doubt that a certain someone who POSTS HERE lives close (really close) to Disneyland because he loves it so .... though, by coincidence or not, he moved to Anaheim about the same time that he started working at the Resort.

Since that's where he works and mostly plays, living close to Disneyland is a major boon to his lifestyle ... and there's no really telling whether it was the chicken or the egg in his case.

In my case, living 35 minutes from the Park has nothing to do with where I reside .... but I'm pretty happy I can live beyond the Orange Curtain and still be at Disneyland within an hour of wanting to.

Moonliner · 12-05-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Since that's where he works and mostly

I'm a big fan of working close to home. In fact last time I went job hunting I only looked at places 20min or less away. I've done the hour+ commute thing and it sux's.

Living just a quick 46 hour drive from the park is a coincidence.

MickeyLumbo · 12-05-2006, 12:03 PM

Ma and Pa Lumbo were teenagers with little money when they were married. they searched for new housing that was afordable. in the middle of orange fields, near a large and dusty construction site, they bought my childhood home for $8,000. soon, the frontyard was landscaped with the north berm. a few years later, i was old enough to discover my very own playground (that i continue to share with many others).

did i ever take being next door for granted?

never!

SzczerbiakManiac · 12-05-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by eighteenth street

Do you live in Anaheim because of Disneyland, or vice-versa?

Vice-versa. I live in Disneyland because of Anaheim.

eighteenth street · 12-05-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Vice-versa. I live in Disneyland because of Anaheim.

Yeah, I realized that was a little wacky as soon as I hit "submit."

Isaac · 12-05-2006, 01:44 PM

I moved to Anaheim cause it was an opportunity to get the hell out of my parent's place.
Now that I work at the DLR my commute is much shorter.

JWBear · 12-05-2006, 03:13 PM

I (mostly) grew up in OC. Disneyland was a part of my childhood. When I was still living in OC, and had an AP, I went all the time. Since I’ve moved to Lakewood, I hardly ever go. I didn’t renew my AP when it expired.

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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I'm second generation So Cal kid. When I was growing up in West Covina we went once a year. From my first year. Then I moved to OC, and because it was closer, and I was dating my now wife, we went much more often. Then when our kids were older and passes cheeper, we became APs. So yes, we go more often because we are 5 minutes away (depending on trafic ) but I would now say that I would not move away BECAUSE of Disneyland. And yes, I did live in Anahiem for a few years, but now I live in Garden Grove (a block from the Anahiem border). __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Heehee, didn't see GD's above. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I was born and raised in Huntington Beach and always loved Disneyland but it was a very super special treat then a regular occurance. At the age of 24 I could safely say that I had been to Disneyland more as an adult than I ever did as a kid. Staying in OC (or CA for that matter) is a battle for me. But I stay because of friends and family (mainly family). Disneyland is just a perk. Right now I live about 30 minutes away, I want to move further north but not because of Disneyland, but because of the area. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I have no doubt that a certain someone who POSTS HERE lives close (really close) to Disneyland because he loves it so .... though, by coincidence or not, he moved to Anaheim about the same time that he started working at the Resort. Since that's where he works and mostly plays, living close to Disneyland is a major boon to his lifestyle ... and there's no really telling whether it was the chicken or the egg in his case. In my case, living 35 minutes from the Park has nothing to do with where I reside .... but I'm pretty happy I can live beyond the Orange Curtain and still be at Disneyland within an hour of wanting to.
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MickeyLumbo thankfully grateful Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: shangrila Posts: 1,388	swanky thread Ma and Pa Lumbo were teenagers with little money when they were married. they searched for new housing that was afordable. in the middle of orange fields, near a large and dusty construction site, they bought my childhood home for $8,000. soon, the frontyard was landscaped with the north berm. a few years later, i was old enough to discover my very own playground (that i continue to share with many others). did i ever take being next door for granted? never! __________________
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Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	I moved to Anaheim cause it was an opportunity to get the hell out of my parent's place. Now that I work at the DLR my commute is much shorter. __________________
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I (mostly) grew up in OC. Disneyland was a part of my childhood. When I was still living in OC, and had an AP, I went all the time. Since I’ve moved to Lakewood, I hardly ever go. I didn’t renew my AP when it expired. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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