Downtown Disney is the collection of restaurants and shops adjacent to the entrance of both Disneyland and Disney Adventures. What may surprise first-time visitors is that the prevailing theme here is not really Disney. The restaurants are generally very crowded during the summer and any weekend during the year that the Disney parks are open. The food is varied, but not especially great. The prices are above average to expensive. The shops vary from standard mall quality to unique. If food or shopping for souveniers isn't part of the gameplan, you will be disappointed.
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At Least Do This: Visit ESPNZone. It's for the sports lover in your family or group. There is a huge amusement center on the top floor as well. The food is ok, but nothing special. You go there for the atmosphere. They also have a talk show located there and will have sports personalities interviewed from time to time.
There is also a House of Blues there for some good music. I've been there once and the food isn't bad. There are live acts headlining there throughout the year, check their web site for dates and tickets.
Alternative: Try the Irvine Spectrum. It's about 15-20 minutes south of Disneyland and has something for everyone. It's a fun place to hang out anytime. Tons of good restaurants, a comedy club, some music-themed clubs, a brewery, lots of shopping, and a big movie theatre to boot.
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