SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINMENT

They don't call California the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for nothing. Not only is it the home of major movie and television studios, there are all sorts of venues where you can take in a show, game, concert or play. From legendary comedy clubs to stadiums to theaters, there's bound to be something going on during your vacation.

• Comedy Clubs
• Theaters
• Sports Centers/Amphitheatres

Southern California Comedy Clubs

Who doesn't enjoy an evening filled with laughs? Keep in mind that these clubs feature entertainment geared to adults. You may want to have the little ones spend the time at a Disney Childcare Center such as Pinocchio's Workshop located in the Grand Californian Hotel:

• Improv Olympic West
• The Comedy Store  - Hollywood
• The Laugh Factory
  Include dinner in your show package for the following clubs and you'll get priority seating:
• Brea Improve Club
• Hollywood California Improv
• Irvine Comedy Club
  Located at the Irvine Spectrum, a popular entertainment and shopping center

Southern California Theaters

Broadway isn't the only destination where you'll find wonderful live shows to enjoy. There are a number of fantastic theaters in Southern California offering the best in entertainment. For a change of pace during your Disney vacation, check the schedules to see if you can treat yourself to a memorable evening:

LOS ANGELES AREA:

• Ahmanson Theater
• Broadway L.A.
• Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• El Capitan Theater
  The El Capitan is owned by Disney and features their shows and movies. This restored theater is worth the trip just to see the amazing architecture. Right next door is Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store.
• Hollywood Bowl
• The Shrine Auditorium
• Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Wiltern Theater
• Wilshire Theater

ORANGE COUNTY AREA

• Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
• Fullerton Civic Light Opera
• The Grove of Anaheim
• The Laguna Playhouse
• The OC Pavilion
• Orange County Performing Arts Center
• South Coast Repertory Theater

Sports Centers and Amphitheatres

Have a sports fan in your midst? Catch a baseball, football or hockey game during your vacation. If a finicky teen is along, you might be able to score some great concert tickets. For a one of a kind experience, sit under the stars and take in a great show at a amphitheatre.

• Angel Stadium
• Arrowhead Pond
• Gibson Amphitheatre
• Hollywood Bowl
• Los Angeles Forum
• Pacific Amphitheatre
• Petco Park
• Qual Comm Stadium
• Staples Center