With seven television shows and a rapidly growing number of films set in Orange County, we’re enjoying a few minutes of fame and an unprecedented opportunity.

By TIFFANY HAWK

When Matt Ouimet, who was living in Florida at the time, was asked to move to Orange County to take over as president of Disneyland, he had to face his wife – who was supportive – and his kids who were devastated. “What about our friends?” the son cried. “How could you do this to us?” the daughter echoed. Then a smile crept onto the suspicious son’s face. “Wait a minute. Is that the OC?” Suddenly thrilled, the kids started packing.