Join us in Anaheim!
ACI is excited to bring The Concrete Convention and Exposition to Anaheim, CA this fall. Anaheim is located between Los Angeles and San Diego and is best known as the home to the Disneyland® Resort. Enjoy all that this premier leisure and business destination has to offer with world-famous theme parks and attractions, celebrated restaurants, award-winning local craft breweries, specialty shops, pro sports, cultural museums, top entertainment, and unlimited outdoor recreation. Explore what's new downtown at the Anaheim Packing District and Center Street Promenade. There's a lot happening in and around Anaheim. Head to www.visitanaheim.org to learn about this awesome city!
Childcare
Childcare Information
More information on childcare opportunities coming soon.
Climate & Time Zone
The average daily high for Anaheim in October is 82°F (27°C) and the average low is 58°F (14°C). Visit www.weather.com for the latest weather forecast.
Anaheim is in the Pacific Standard Time zone. All convention events are listed in Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to create your schedule and appointments accordingly.
Dining
Orange County is home to world-class restaurants with menus that are sure to satisfy everyone in your party. Sample diverse flavors at an eclectic array of tantalizing, award-winning restaurants and eateries. Find your perfect restaurant here.
Things to do in Anaheim
Orange County and Los Angeles are known for many amazing attractions including the Disneyland® Resort, Knott's Berry Farm, and Universal Studios Hollywood. For things to see and do while in Orange County go to visitanaheim.org.
Theme Park Tickets
ACI attendees can receive Disneyland® theme park tickets at a special convention rate when they purchase their tickets in advance through our Hotel Reservation Portal.
California Science Center Tour
$30.00 per person.
Join us for a day full of adventure for the entire family as we explore the California Science Center. We will start the day with the Endeavour Experience, getting up close and personal with the space shuttle and artifacts. Then you can explore on your own! You can enjoy the Ecosystems, World of Life, Creative World, and Air and Space. Be sure to leave yourself time for a little shopping, too. Add this tour to your convention registration.
Walk in Walt's Footsteps – Disneyland® Tour
$109.00 per person + Disneyland® Park admission
The Southern California Chapter - ACI is looking to organize a Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour at the Disneyland® Park. Please read the following information regarding the tour and email Heather Caya at aciscc@cox.net if you are interested in participating in this tour.
Share the life and achievements of the man behind the magic of Disneyland® Park in a unique experience that takes you through Walt Disney’s original theme park with tales of the challenges, hard work, excitement and fun that went into creating everything we associate with the name and the man, Walt Disney. Learn how Walt wove his personal history and interests into an innovative destination for the whole world to enjoy. Be immersed into the heritage of Disneyland® Park with an exclusive look into Walt Disney’s original apartment in Town Square. Tour is offered daily and steps off at 9:30 am each day. Tour is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours with the Guided Tour, Walt’s Apartment experience and Lunch. Admission to the park is required and the tour ticket is separate. No clothing restrictions – standard Resort attire. We generally ask that anyone under the age of 18 has an adult accompanying them.
Transportation
There are several airports available for travel into Anaheim, CA. The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the closest airport to the Disneyland® Hotel, just 13 miles (20 km) away. The John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 15 miles (24 km) away from the Disneyland® Hotel. Located 34 miles (54 km) away from the Disneyland® Hotel is the Ontario International Airport (ONT). The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 40 miles (64 km) away from the Disneyland® Hotel.
Rental Cars
Hertz is the official car rental agency for the Concrete Convention. Receive discounts on upgrades, weekly rentals, and weekend rentals. To make advance reservations, call +1.800.654.3131 or visit www.hertz.com. Provide Group Code 0077289 when making your reservation. Additionally, all major car rental companies have offices at the airports listed above.
Parking
Valet parking is available at the Disneyland® Hotel for $30 U.S. per day. Self parking is available for $20 U.S. per day.
Visas
ACI is unable to offer any financial assistance to attendees from outside the United States traveling to the convention, but will provide a letter of invitation upon request. ACI strongly encourages attendees to request a visa letter 6 months prior to the convention. ACI staff does not communicate directly with consulates or embassies on your behalf. Please contact ACI Event Services at conventions@concrete.org or +1.248.848.3795 to request a letter. Please include your complete contact information (name, address, phone number, and e-mail address) in your request. To determine if a visa is required for your trip, go to https://www.visahq.com/citizens/
Individuals from certain countries should register on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization website and fill out an application before traveling by air or sea to the United States. If approved, this application is good for 2 years. You will not need to fill out the I-94W form before each trip. This program is designed to speed up the process for travelers, enable customs officials to screen passengers in advance and improve security. For more information and to verify if you need to complete this application, please visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html.