15 days in Anaheim & Orlando Itinerary

Anaheim's major attractions are its world-famous Disney entertainment complex, sports teams, and convention center.

Head to Toes on the Nose Surf Shop and Ontario Millsfor some retail therapy. Get in touch with nature at Newport Beach and Goose Creek Golf Club. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Anaheim: Irvine Spectrum Center (in Irvine), Laguna Beach (Kush Fine Art Laguna Beach Gallery, Ruth Mayer Gallery, &more) and The Shops At Mission Viejo (in Mission Viejo). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park, browse the different shops at Metro Pointe at South Coast, tour the pleasant surroundings at Civic Center Park, and shop like a local with South Coast Plaza.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Anaheim trip builder.

Memphis to Anaheim is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Memphis in October, expect nights in Anaheim to be about the same, around 61°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 84°F. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Thu) before leaving for Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Disney Springs and Orlando International Premium Outlets. Get outdoors at Discovery Cove and Royal St Cloud Golf Links. Explore Orlando's surroundings by going to St. Petersburg (Florida CraftArt, Duncan McClellan Gallery, &more), Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Saint Cloud) and Sherman's Antiques (in Winter Haven). Pack the 22nd (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. Pack the 23rd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Walt Disney World Resort, enjoy some diversion at The Shooting Gallery, discover the magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and browse the different shops at The Florida Mall.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Orlando trip planner.

You can fly from Anaheim to Orlando in 10.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours. Traveling from Anaheim in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Orlando, with lows around 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel back home.