ANAHEIM, Calif. The following is a summary of whats new and currently on the horizon through 2008. For a comprehensive list of Anaheim and Orange County news, visit anaheimoc.org/press.

HIGHLIGHTS Anaheim GardenWalk, a unique outdoor shopping and dining experience set among beautifully manicured walkways, and unique gardens, opens June 14. It includes an array of national restaurant favorites such as Bubba Gump, Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, McCormick & Schmicks Grille, P.F. Chang's and Roy's. This innovative retail, dining and entertainment venue spans 440,000-square-feet. It is conveniently located just steps from the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort. GardenWalk also includes 300, an upscale bowling lounge, and a wide selection of various OC originals. A few of the offerings include: Aveda, Banana Republic, Bar Louie, Harley Davidson, Heat Ultra Lounge, OC Gift, White House/Black Market and XP Apparel. Contact: Tammy Philblad, 858.613.1800, tphilblad@excelrealtyholdings.com.

Knotts Berry Farm is on a mission to deliver First Class thrills with the opening of their new coaster, Pony Express, Memorial Day Weekend 2008. Named after the famous Pony Express, which promised a faster mail service on the North American continent, Knotts Pony Express promises a horseback relay at speeds never imagined in the Old West! While sitting astride one of the teams 16 horses, riders will leave their post with their stead launching them at a speed of 0-38 mph in less than 3 seconds. Contact: Jennifer Blazey, 714.220.5131, jblazey@knotts.com.

The Muzeo, the new cultural center in Downtown Anaheim includes an exhibit hall, museum space and a history center and is part of the CIM Groups downtown revitalization project. The next exhibit, which runs June 12-September 4, 2008, is Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall. Contact: Peter Comiskey, 714.765.4605, pcomiskey@muzeo.org.

Disney's California Adventure® Park will open Toy Story Mania, an interactive feature based on Toy Story, and Toy Story II, on June 17. The theme park will continue to add several new attractions based on some of the most popular Disney and Disney-Pixar animated features during the next four to five years. Paul Garcia, 714.284.6386, Paul.m.garcia@disney.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS Through October 2008, the Anaheim Marriotts $20 million on-going renovation will include upgrades to the Concierge Lounge, guest corridors, and all guest rooms and suites, to feature the Marriott's new Revive® bedding. Contact: Steve Pufpaf, 714.750.8000, steve.pufpaf@marriott.com.

The Hilton Anaheim is in the midst of a dramatic $70-million dollar hotel renovation. Orange Countys largest hotel, recently opened the first phase of this multi-million dollar renovation with the twin 28,542 square-feet California and Pacific Ballrooms. In the coming months, nearly every other aspect of this 1,572-room hotel will get a contemporary makeover. In total it will be transforming its guestrooms, meeting space, lobby and all other public space, and will feature The Bed by Hilton. The renovation is set to continue in phases through December 2008. Contact: Andrew Keown, 714.740.4229, Andrew.keown@hilton.com.

The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport recently completed a $10 million renovation at the beginning of the year bringing great enhancements to the hotel including a completely renovated lobby, all new meeting space, a new ballroom, new state-of-the-art fitness center, with the latest equipment, including individual TVs and MP3 players, and a new Garden Terrace. The result is an elegantly stylish new ambience, facilities and services. Contact: Leah Harrison, 949.833.3331 ext. 1209, Leah.Harrison@ihrco.com.

The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has two exciting additions slated for completion in 2008. Pacific Waters Spa is undergoing an interior renovation with the addition of an outdoor co-ed relaxation area with Jacuzzi and fireplace, set to open in spring. Summer 2008 will bring a new activity pool with water slides and a kids play area, enhancing the resorts family-friendly appeal. Contact: Julie Mash, 714.845.4900, jlmash@hyatt.com.

The 314-room, Radisson Maingate-Anaheim, located across from the Disneyland Resort, was acquired by Red Lion Hotels Corporation in 2007. Red Lion plans to spend $10 million on significant renovations to the hotel, including flat panel TVs and granite countertops in guest rooms. The hotel is currently Anaheim Maingate Hotel. Contact: Marlene Nelson, 714.750.2801 ext. 2983, marlena.nelson@redlion.com.

The recently expanded Hyatt Regency Orange County is set to receive an additional $11 million in enhancements to the property through 2008. The hotel is revitalizing the first floor public space and updating the lighting elements for the Royal Ballroom and Grand Ballroom Foyer in 2007 (summer to year-end). Additionally, the hotel plans to refurbish the North Tower suites and standard guest rooms in 2008. Contact: Nicole Peckinpaugh, 714.740.6032, NPeckinpaugh@hyatt.com.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is undergoing an expansion, adding 200 guest rooms and 50 Disney Vacation Club villas set to debut in 2009. The expansion represents a 30 percent increase to the current 745-room property. Contact: Michele Himmelberg, 714.781.4850, Michele.himmelberg@disney.com.

Located just down the street from the Disneyland Resort, the Sheraton Garden Grove - Anaheim South Hotel will open in Summer 2008 with 285-guest rooms. The hotel will also feature 8,000 square feet of meeting space, including 4 breakout rooms and 5,200 square feet of ballroom space. Contact: Phil Wolfgramm, 626.446.2988, phil@kamsangcompany.com.

ANAHEIM/ORANGE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT In 2007, the Anaheim Convention Center unveiled a $4.1 million landscape renovation to the aesthetics of its Katella Avenue entrance, including a new fountain centerpiece that was completed this spring, the Arenas exterior received a dramatic update incorporating glass elements from the Center's façade. Contact: Elaine Cali, 714.765.8854, ecali@anaheimoc.org or David Meek, dmeek@anaheim.net.

Beginning with the expected opening of Toy Story Mania in Summer 2008, Disney's California Adventure® Park will add new attractions based on some of the most popular Disney and Disney-Pixar animated features during the next four to five years. An indoor attraction based on The Little Mermaid is planned as is an entire exciting new land based on the Cars movie. The extensive theme park transformation will also include the retooling of the parks entrance. The new entrance will have a California-themed shopping plaza with a 1920s look and feel to it. Paul Garcia, 714.284.6386, Paul.m.garcia@disney.com.

CIM Group continues the construction of six mixed-use developments near Anaheims Center Street Promenade. This ongoing revitalization of Historic Downtown Anaheim will create a fresh, urban center featuring residential neighborhoods, historic preservation and restoration projects, and a master-planned downtown block for residential and commercial use. Contact: David Attar, 323.860.4939, dattar@cimgroup.com.

The Strand, opening late 2009, will be a mixed-use development overlooking Huntington Beach Pier. Four distinct buildings linked by open-air pedestrian walkways will offer stylish retail options and popular dining establishments along with the Shorebreak Hotel, a luxury 157-room boutique hotel by Joie de Vivre. Contact: Wendy Haase, 714.969.3492 ext. 207, wendy@surfcityusa.com.

Pacific City, a dynamic new development overlooking the Pacific Ocean will offer an array of eclectic boutiques, and exciting culinary and entertainment venues, along with Orange County's first W Hotel. The 250-room trendsetting property is scheduled to open in 2010. The retail village is scheduled to open late 2009. Contact: Wendy Haase, 714.969.3492 ext. 207, wendy@surfcityusa.com.

Construction and planning efforts continue in the Platinum Triangle in Anaheim. Envisioned as Orange Countys new downtown, it consists of 820 acres surrounding Angel Stadium and will be a vibrant, 24-hour, mixed-use, urban environment. This includes office, residential and entertainment venues that will open in phases through 2009. Contact: Linda Johnson, 714.765.5139 ext. 5790, ljohnson@anaheim.net.

Just a short walk from world-famous Disneyland® Resort is developing a new 14-story resort the tallest ever built in Anaheim. WorldMark Anaheim will contain 253 units, mixing one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums with 12 new luxury presidential suites, which will be located on the top two floors of the resort. Trendwest anticipates that WorldMark Anaheim the resort will welcome its first guests in 2008.

ARTS & CULTURE May 18, 2008 - October 12, 2008, the recently expanded Bowers Museum will host the United States premiere of Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of the First Emperor - the largest and most noteworthy exhibit from China, including 20 complete life-size soldier figures and new discoveries. Contact: Heidi Simonian, 714.567.3642, hsimonian@bowers.org.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum officially entered the federal system in 2007. After Congress provides funding for a 15,000-square-foot addition, the National Archives plans to send copies of 4,000 hours of Nixons presidential tapes, plus 42 million pages of presidential materials. Additionally, the library tore down the 17-year-old Watergate gallery to replace it with a new 360 degree look at the issue with plasma screens, oral accounts, selections from White House tapes, scanned archives, bits of news broadcasts and footage of the Watergate hearings. Contact: Sandy Quinn, 714.993.5075 ext. 207, sandy.quinn@nixonlibrary.org.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is now providing its guests with a digital audio tour free with paid admission for adults and seniors, $2.00 per child with parent permission. Experience the Mission through history, music, storytelling, and legends while you relax in the koi-filled ponds, lush gardens, and historical buildings. Tours are available in English and Spanish. Contact: Barb Beier, 949.234.1323, bbeiermiss@aol.com.

ATTRACTIONS The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates its 10th anniversary beginning June 14, with a year-long celebration that will feature new exhibits, live music, special promotions. Contact: Marilyn Padilla, 562.951.1684, mpadilla@lbaop.org.

Discovery Science Center has a year of family-friendly science exhibitions in store for 2008. Summer exhibitions run May 23 - September 7, 2008 and include Animal Grossology bringing the stinkiest, slimiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth to OC, and Bob the Builder Project: Build It inspiring teamwork and showcasing environmentally friendly building themes. Contact: Julie Smith, 714.913.5018, jsmith@discoverycube.org.

The enhanced Disney Magic cruise ship will return to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to once again offer its popular seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings departing from the Port of Los Angeles. Guests can combine a Disney Cruise Line vacation with the fun of Disneyland® Resort by booking a two-night pre- or post-stay at one of Disneys three Anaheim Resort hotels. Contact: Paul Garcia, 714.284.6386, Paul.m.garcia@disney.com.

Segway® your way through Disney's California Adventure® Park on a Segway® Personal Transporter. Tour elements include learning the basics of how to ride this innovative two-wheeled vehicle, touring Disneys California Adventure® Park before its regular operating hours, free parking, an exclusive tour pin and complimentary photograph of your adventure. Contact: Paul Garcia, 714.284.6386, Paul.m.garcia@disney.com.

LEGOLAND California opened its eighth area of attractions Land of Adventure, in March 2008. The attraction transports guests into 1920s Egypt with the help of four rides: Lost Kingdom Adventure, Cargo Ace, Beetle Bounce and Pharaohs Revenge. Set to open this summer as a separate admission, SEA LIFE LEGOLAND California, will provide educational and interactive dynamic play zones, fun facts and quiz trails designed to be a childs guide to the life of the sea. The two-story aquarium will encompass nearly 36,000 square feet and will be the 29th SEA LIFE Center to open in the world and the first in North America. Contact: Julie Estrada, 760.918.5377, Julie.estrada@legoland.com.

The Simpsons are coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson will ride along with guests in a new mega-attraction opening in Spring 2008. Guests will experience a mix of thrill rides, dark rides and live shows that make up a new fantasy amusement park dreamed up by the shows Krusty the Clown. Contact: Audrey Eig, 818.622.2962, audrey.eig@nbcuni.com.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEW RESTAURANTS AT ANAHEIM GARDENWALK Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. officially opened at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Modeled after the 1994 hit movie Forrest Gump, the restaurant combines a casual family atmosphere with quality seafood, including the house specialty shrimp, from steamed in beer or fried to scampi, stuffed and more. Contact: Renee Bodenstab, 562.499.9512, rbodenstab@BubbaGump.com.

California Pizza Kitchen features an innovative line of hearth-baked pizzas featuring flavors and tastes from around the world, from Thai to Jamaican Jerk and including the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza. CPK also offers a broad selection of made-to-order pastas, creative salads, soups, sandwiches, delicious deserts and an award-winning CPKids menu. Contact: Ed Schwartz, 310.342.5000 or eschwartz@cpk.com.

A unique, upscale casual dining restaurant offering an extensive menu of more than 200 items, The Cheesecake Factory also has 50 specialty cocktails and 40 signature cheesecakes and desserts. Contact: Aletha Rowe or Jessica Skolnik, 818.871.3000, or jskolnik@thecheesecakefactory.com.

Bringing more than 30 varieties of the freshest seafood available to the Anaheim GardenWalk, McCormick & Schmick's Grille, also has a great steak selection. Set in a traditional fish house decor with a lively bar featuring hand-shaken cocktails. Contact: Joe Luby, 714.535.9000, jluby@msmg.com.

Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Changs China Bistro. This stylish, high-energy bistro combines unforgettable Chinese cuisine and attentive service to create a unique dining experience at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Contact: Cory Morris, 480.888.3648, cory.morris@pfchangs.com.

Aloha! Founded by award-winning Chef/Owner Roy Yamaguchi, Roys Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine has become well known throughout the world. The restaurant's exciting, and innovative use of European sauces and bold Asian spices are all deliciously wrapped in a Hawaiian state of mind. Contact: Heather Avery, 714.776.7697, Anaheim@roysrestaurant.com.

The Vault VIP Lounge at The OC Pavilion added Friday night jazz to its entertainment lineup. Local, national and international acts perform in the romantic, plush lounge, featuring jazz-inspired artwork, comfortable seating, drink specials and cocktail fare, including a selection of domestic and international cheeses. Contact: Tina Graves, 714.550.0880 ext. 230, tgraves@ocpavilion.com.

Expect to stumble into Sonoma wine country in the heart of Orange County at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar at the District in Tustin. The hip, vibrant and sophisticated addition to Orange Countys expansive dining landscape features a state-of-the-art temperature-controlled, wine cellar that can accommodate up to 5,000 bottles! Contact: Mona Shah, 818.749.1931, mona@moxxepr.com.

GOLF, SPORTS & RECREATION With two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf courses, the Pelican Hill Golf Club reopened in the fall of 2007, along with the new Pelican Grill restaurant. The state-of-the-art golf club is the first component to open in The Resort at Pelican Hill, which is scheduled to open the second phase, including bungalow and villa accommodations, a spa, a wedding chapel and a massive Coliseum pool, in Fall 2008. Contact: Tera Heida, 949.467.5814, theida@irvinecompany.com.

The Great Park Balloon ride, the very first feature of the Orange County Great Park, opened last year along with a Visitors Center. The one hundred foot round helium balloon offers passengers a birds eye view of park development. The major metropolitan park will be the focal point of redevelopment of the 4,700-acre former Marine Corps Air Station at El Toro and will include a 2.5 mile canyon, botanic gardens, a performing arts venue, an aircraft museum, a sports park, a 974-acre nature preserve and more. The Great Park Balloon and Visitors Center will be temporarily closed to the public during construction of the 27.5-acre Preview Park and in preparation for Great Park Summer 2008. The site will reopen on July 12th, celebrating the Preview Park's grand opening as well as the Great Park's 3rd Anniversary. Contact: Maryann Maloney, 949.375.0856, maryann@maryannmaloney.com.

SHOPPING Fashion Island recently welcomed several new establishments, including Luxe Eyewear Dita Legends. In addition to Dita Legends, Fashion Island will also soon add Nordstrom, Dean & DeLuca and Trina Turk to its line-up of luxury and trend-setting designer stores. Contact: Jane Gillespie, 949.733.2198, janegillespie@cox.net.

Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience. Available for tour groups and out-of-town guests, South Coast Plaza is now providing complimentary Personal Shopper Services including beauty and skin and hair care consultation by leading professionals. New boutiques open 2008 include ROLEX, Oscar de la Renta, AG Adriano Goldschmied, and Calvin Klein. For more information, contact tourism@southcoastplaza.com or call 800.782.8888. Contact: Beverly Morgan, 714.435.2115, morganb@southcoastplaza.com.

SPAS Winter 2007/08, Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa plans to build The Green House around its two newest pools to keep guests warm during the cooler winter months and shield guests from the suns UV rays during the summer. Contact: Kristy Benedict, 951.277.3529 ext.1182, kristy.benedict@glenivy.com.

During summer 2007, Spa Montage at the Montage Resort & Spa created a new approach for its daily wellness classes and private training sessions for single guests or small corporate groups of 3-20 people. Three new fitness experience designations Bliss, Blast and Balance allow guests to select classes best suited to their personal moods and needs. Contact: Kacey Spies, 949.715.6124, kspies@montagelagunabeach.com.

In 2007 The Spa at The Island Hotel began offering organic-like products (an exclusive in OC) and three new facials: the OC Facial Drench, the Oxygenating Facial, and the Time Defier by Darphin, all aimed at keeping the tell-tale signs of time at bay. The spa also introduced facials, massages and manicures exclusively for men in March 2007. Contact: Marguarite Clark, 949.295.2801, mc@mclarkpr.com.

TOURS, TRANSPORTATION & SERVICES Lux Bus America is now offering group charter services. Operating all new coaches equipped with leather seats, DVD players, large screen monitors, seat back tray tables and cup holders. Additional amenities include Satellite TV, wireless internet and coach back galleys. Contact: Michelle Eversgerd, 714.939.9200, meversgerd@luxbusamerica.com.

Experience the beauty of Orange County and its gorgeous beaches with the Anaheim Tour Companys OC Beach Bus Tour. Stopping at the three most famous OC beaches (Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach), visitors can take in the rich beauty and diversity in a customized classic woody-style beach cruiser. Contact: Tom Stewart, 714.817.9733, tom@anaheim411.com.

Comfort Keepers®, a leading provider for non-medical companion and personal care services for nearly a decade, recently opened an Anaheim office. In collaboration with community partners, Comfort Keepers offers assistance to visitors and their families with special needs while staying in the Anaheim area. Contact: Rebecca Thomas, 714.778.2222.

Dana Wharf Sport fishing recently launched the OCean Adventure, a series of naturalist-guided whale watching and sea life adventure charters aboard state-of-the-art, eco-friendly catamarans. The new charters accommodate up to 49 guests and feature a deli-style galley and full-service bar. Among the catamarans many innovations are underwater cameras and a hydrophone, making it possible to see and listen to the whales and dolphins of the Pacific. Contact: Penny Elia, 949.499.4499, trademarkmg@cox.net.

John Wayne Airport plans to bring new services and amenities as part of its Airport Improvement Program to meet the needs of a growing number of annual passengers. The program includes an update to existing facilities, the addition of a 250,000 square foot third terminal (Terminal C), 2,000 more parking spaces, the addition of WiFi in all terminals and more. The first phase of construction to allow room for the new terminal, which began in late 2006 will take approximately two years to complete. The cost of the improvement and expansion will be approximately $652 million. Contact: Jenny Wedge, 949.252.5182, improvements@ocair.com.

Lux Bus America is now offering group charter services. Operating all new coaches equipped with leather seats, DVD players, large screen monitors, seat back tray tables and cup holders. Additional amenities include Satellite TV, wireless internet and coach back galleys. Contact: Michelle Eversgerd, 714.939.9200, meversgerd@luxbusamerica.com.

Home to renowned beaches, world-famous theme parks and attractions, exciting professional sports, unique shopping, arts and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants, Southern Californias Anaheim/Orange County is a blend of sights and experiences complemented by warm sunshine. For more information about Anaheim and Orange County, visit anaheimoc.org or call 714/765-8888.

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