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I have been to several of the world-class theme parks in Southern California lately. If you would like to see some of the beloved animated movie and TV characters “live” these parks are the place for you.

We know where to find Mickey Mouse and all his Disney friends-in Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort is a popular vacation destination for a lot of reasons and you’ll want the insight of locals to plan the best trip. Nobody has done a better job of breathing life into fictional characters than the Disney folks.

Nearby Knott’s Berry Farm has its own crew of lovable characters with Lucy, Snoopy and the Peanuts team at Camp Snoopy. Knott’s has done a nice job of absorbing Charlie Brown, his faithful pet and their friends into their culture.

Universal Studios up in Hollywood would be a good next stop in your vacation, where you can chill with the likes of Homer Simpson, the Flintstones and Rubbles, Betty Boop and Spiderman. Here is a site that offers what the locals know about visiting the characters who live at Universal Studios.

Lastly, we drive up north a ways and stop at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The Six Flags roller coasters seem to be the biggest draw to the park for most visitors. But skulking around the place are the nutty characters of Warner Brothers cartoons, notably the Looney Tunes guys.

You will find Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Sylvester and the Roadrunner, some of whom hang out with the guests. There’s a nice area just for small children; the park management has figured out that not everyone is a teen-age or twenty- something thrill ride fanatic. You won’t have to go too far to find a couple of the Looney Tunes folks here and there in the park.