Ok I’m joining late… Who is going?
LANFIELD 
(BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Me
MichaelWelter 
(BOB member since 2002-08-08)
Great! there is one at least… normally I started a “what to do in “X” while attending the Annual Conference” it got reasonable traffic. I cant seem to find people going this year…
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Well, we have several attending from Claraview. I much prefer this over Orlando. The weather should be much nicer.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
I am from Los Angeles area but more northern. So I wont know Anaheim well but better then those from out of state.
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Yeah, I’m familiar with Simi Valley. I live in Rancho Cucamonga. I’ve spent a lot of time in OC over the years. The conference is about 30 or 40 miles from my house.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
This is the opening weekend of the NFL. anyone going anywhere to watch the games? does the Hilton have a decent facility for this or should we head to downtown Disney and the ESPN Zone?
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Downtown Disney would probably be your best bet. The Hilton doesn’t have a descent sports bar.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
do you know if there is some sort of free shuttle? 
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Not needed. The Hilton sits on the parking lot of the Convention Center, and across the street is Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. However, I believe that Disney has a trolly that runs between their property and all the local hotels, including the Hilton. I’ve seen it in front of the Hilton many times.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
that’s got my name all over it… I could walk as well I suppose…
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
The walk is maybe 2 or 3 blocks, so it’s not too bad at all. And, of course, the weather is always nice here in So. Cal. 8)
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
has anyone been planning a Disney trip? if so any info?
I will actually be back there in April of 2015 for the Star Wars Convention…
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
Well im scanning the area for places to not drive a car to where I can watch my RAMS game on Sunday. I know I can always go to ESPN Zone but was hoping for something with less traffic.
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
You not likely to find a place that isn’t crowded within walking or shuttle distance. It’s a highly active area.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
So I am down to ESPN Zone or Bar Louie on Katella 
I also just looked at the down town Disney sight and saw that they have an Earl of Sandwich… those are good sandwiches…
LANFIELD 
(BOB member since 2006-05-18)
I’ve not heard of Bar Louie. My guess is that Bar Louie would be much less crowded than ESPN zone.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/stickaforkinit/barlouiefront.JPG
That’s a photo… its .6 miles walking from the Hilton.
its part of this other center http://www.anaheimgardenwalk.com/dining/index.php?gid=13&rid=136
instead of turning left on Katella to go to Down Town Disney (DTD) turn right…
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)
OK, I see where it is. Half way between the convention center and the 5 freeway. That’s an easy walk.
MichaelWelter (BOB member since 2002-08-08)
yeah not too bad… read some reviews and food was said to be good. service was a question but not if you sat at the bar.
LANFIELD (BOB member since 2006-05-18)