With offers from over 34 local businesses, the free pass unlocks exclusive discounts and perks for Anaheim and Garden Grove residents
Anaheim, Calif. (February 10, 2026) — Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim, today announced the launch of “We Love Locals,” a new digital savings pass powered by Bandwango and created exclusively for residents of Anaheim and Garden Grove. Designed to celebrate the local community, the pass connects residents with special savings and experiences at participating restaurants, attractions, and businesses throughout the destination.
Featuring offers from more than 34 participating partners, the “We Love Locals” Savings Pass encourages residents to explore their own backyard in new ways while supporting neighborhood businesses and rediscovering familiar favorites. Access to the pass is limited to Anaheim and Garden Grove residents, making it a unique offering tailored specifically to the local community.
“While Visit Anaheim is known for welcoming visitors from around the world, our local community is just as important,” said Scott Oklin, chief marketing officer, Visit Anaheim. “We created the ‘We Love Locals’ Pass to celebrate and strengthen connections with the people who call Anaheim and Garden Grove home, while supporting the small businesses that are at the heart of our neighborhoods.”
The digital pass allows residents to browse featured offers, redeem savings at participating locations, and explore at their own pace using their mobile devices. Designed to be flexible and self-guided, the program makes it easy to enjoy both spontaneous outings and planned experiences close to home.
The launch of the “We Love Locals” Savings Pass reflects Visit Anaheim’s ongoing effort to engage residents as ambassadors for the destination, highlighting the role local businesses and community members play in bringing Anaheim and Garden Grove to life year-round.
The “We Love Locals” Savings Pass is available for sign up at visitanaheim.org/localsavings, where consumers can instantly add the pass to their phones and start exploring today.
About Visit Anaheim
Founded in 1961, Visit Anaheim is the official destination marketing organization for Anaheim and Garden Grove, driving growth and innovation in the region. Through transformative projects like OCVIBE and DisneylandForward, Visit Anaheim is shaping the future of tourism and positioning Anaheim as the world’s ultimate playground. To learn more about Visit Anaheim, visit: visitanaheim.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Bandwango
Bandwango builds digital passports that help destinations and attractions drive visitation and measure results. Its platform powers paid and free passes across tasting trails, attractions, and seasonal promotions with instant delivery, simple redemption, and robust reporting.
