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These three places will help you keep your cool at Disneyland<\/em><\/p>\n Contrary to popular belief, Southern California<\/a> actually does have seasons<\/a>. But more often than not, it\u2019s sunny and warm. In fact, it\u2019s not uncommon for it to be blazing hot from spring all the way into fall.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re visiting Disneyland<\/a> when it\u2019s especially hot, you\u2019ll want to think about where you can escape to if the heat is keeping you from enjoying yourself. Of course, if you\u2019re staying at a nearby hote<\/a>l, either on or off Disney property, you can easily escape to your hotel room for some down time, or to your pool to splash in the cool water.<\/p>\n But if your hotel is too far away to make a mid day break practical, here are my top 3 places to escape the blazing heat while at Disneyland!<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find the Animation Building in Disney California Adventure<\/a>, in the Hollywood Land<\/a> section of the park. It\u2019s a large, blessedly air conditioned building with lots of small shows and interactive areas inside. This means you could easily spend an hour or more here, going from area to area without having to step outside.<\/p>\n In the main lobby, stills, concept art, and finished cells from Disney films are projected all around you as the soundtrack from those films fill the air. Some people find this just a minor amusement, while others will plop down on the floor to stay awhile.<\/p>\n In the Animation Academy, you can sit at an animator\u2019s desk and learn to draw a Disney character. In the Sorcerer\u2019s Workshop, you can try your hand at old-fashioned zoetrope animation, and learn which Disney character you are most like. And in Turtle Talk with Crush, the audience gets to interact with that totally righteous sea turtle from Finding Nemo.<\/p>\n Located in Disneyland Park<\/a>\u2019s Tomorrowland<\/a>, the Star Wars Launch Bay is a must do for serious Jedi and Padawans alike. Themed displays surround you, and are updated as new installments of the Star Wars sagas are released in theaters.<\/p>\n You can see actual props from the films as well as replicas created just for this location. (It should come as no surprise that you can purchase many of these replicas in a shop nearby.)<\/p>\n Characters are on hand to greet guests. During our past visits, we\u2019ve seen Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Kylo Ren all greeting guests. And recently Rey has been added to the meet-and-greet lineup.<\/p>\n My third selection isn\u2019t in the parks, but in Downtown Disney, which is within easy walking distance of both parks. World of Disney is the largest Disney store on the West Coast. Here, you\u2019ll find almost anything imaginable having to do with the Disneyland Resort, Star Wars, Marvel, and both classic and new Disney films.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re not in the mood to buy, just window shopping here is fun. If you do want to take home a souvenir, consider some of the more interactive and personal selections. You can build your own charm bracelet, or have your favorite Disney artwork printed on paper or canvas.<\/p>\n Although the store is broken up into smaller areas (one for toys, another for kitchen accessories, etc.) it\u2019s all indoors, so you can shop to your heart\u2019s content without leaving the air conditioning. After all, according to Disney, the world is small, but this store definitely is not!<\/p>\n What are your tips for beating the heat when visiting Disneyland?<\/em> Let us know<\/em>\u00a0in the comments, or on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! Check below for easy ways to share!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Want to visit Disneyland? Contact\u00a0The Magic for Less Travel<\/a>\u00a0for more information and a free, no-obligation quote.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/AnimationBuilding-400x320.jpg\")
<\/p>\nTHE ANIMATION BUILDING<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTHE STAR WARS LAUNCH BAY<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWORLD OF DISNEY<\/h2>\n
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