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Disneyland and California Adventure:
What to Do At Disneyland:
Disneyland is the original Disney theme park, which opened in July 1955. While the park has changed dramatically over the years, there are still many favorite classic attractions, such as the Disneyland Railroad. Disneyland today, boasts 57 attractions, the most number of attractions for a Disney theme park. Despite competition from other Disney parks, it is still the favorite among both adults and kids.
Main Street, USA
- Disneyland Railroad (A train ride that takes you around Disneyland and stops at 4 stations, great for sightseeing.)
- Main Street Cinema (A theater-like attraction that shows the first 6 Mickey Mouse cartoons.)
- Main Street Vehicles
- Fire Engine (transportation)
- Horse-Drawn Streetcars (transportation)
- Horseless Carriage (transportation)
- Omnibus (transportation)
- Disneyland: The First Magical 50 Years (An exhibit that shows how Disneyland has changed in 50 years since its opening.)
New Orleans Square
- Haunted Mansion (A scary dark ride that is based on a horror story in 18th Century New Orleans.)
- Pirates of the Caribbean (An indoor boat ride that goes to sccnes of the films' storylines.)
- The Disney Gallery (An art gallery)
Fantasyland
- Alice in Wonderland (A dark ride that goes through the film's storyline.)
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant (A spin ride on which one rides on "Dumbos".)
- Disney Princess Fantasy Faire (Where visitors can meet all of the Disney princesses.)
- "it's a small world" (An indoor boat ride that sings the song, It's a Small World.)
- King Arthur Carrousel (A classic carousel ride)
- Mad Tea Party (A spin ride on which one spins on models of tea cups.)
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (A rollercoaster ride that is based on the Matterhorn in Switzerland.)
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (A dark ride that goes through the scenes of the movie, The Wind in the Willows.)
- Peter Pan's Flight (A dark ride based on the movie)
- Pinocchio's Daring Journey (A dark ride based on the story)
- Snow White's Scary Adventures (A dark ride that is based on the story)
- Storybook Land Canal Boats (A boat ride that goes through mini scenes of famous Disney stories.)
Mickey's Toontown
- Chip 'n Dale Treehouse (A walkthrough for kids based on the living quarters of Chip 'n Dale.)
- Disneyland Railroad (The Disneyland Railroad has a station in Mickey's Toontown.)
- Donald's Boat (A walkthrough that is based on Donald Duck's home.)
- Gadget's Go Coaster (A rollercoaster, expectant mothers should not ride.)
- Goofy's Playhouse (A walkthrough that is based on Goofy's home.)
- Mickey's House and Meet Mickey (A walkthrough based on Mickey Mouse's house and where one can meet Mickey Mouse himself.)
- Minnie's House (A walkthrough based on Minnie Mouse's house.)
- Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin (A dark spin ride based on the movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)
Adventureland
- Enchanted Tiki Room (An Audio-Animatronics show that features singing birds and Polynesian gods and goddesses.)
- Indiana Jones Adventure (A dark thrill ride based on the Indiana Jones series.)
- Jungle Cruise (A boat ride that goes through sights of isolated jungles of Asia, Africa, and South America.)
- Tarzan's Treehouse (A walkthrough that is based on the treehouse in Tarzan.)
Frontierland
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (A mine train-themed rollercoaster)
- Tom Sawyer Island (A large play area that is based on the Tom Sawyer stories.)
- Frontierland Shootin' Exposition (A shooting gallery arcade, one round costs $0.50.)
- Mark Twain Riverboat (A full-sized riverboat sailing around the "Rivers of America.")
- Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island (Rafts to access Tom Sawyer Island)
- Sailing Ship Columbia (A pirate ship themed boat sailing around the "Rivers of America.")
- Big Thunder Ranch (A petting zoo)
- The Golden Horseshoe Stage (performance venue)
Critter Country
- Splash Mountain (A log flume water ride)
- Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes (A canoe ride in which visitors paddle around the "Rivers of America.")
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (A dark ride that is based on the stories of Winnie the Pooh.)
Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbitor (A spin ride)
- Autopia (A driving course)
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (A dark ride that is a game similar to laser tag, only riders need to shoot the Z's along the way.)
- Disneyland Monorail (The first monorail bulit in the West connects Disneyland to Downtown Disney.)
- Disneyland Railroad (The Disneyland Railroad has a station in Tomorrowland.)
- "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" (A 3D show)
- Innoventions (A walk through museum featuring the latest technology.)
- Space Mountain (A dark rollercoaster)
- Starcade (An arcade, the fee to play the games is 5 tokins for $1.)
- Star Tours (A Star Wars-themed flight simulator)
Shows and Parades
Fantasmic is an evening live action show that takes place on the Rivers of America. It is a wonderful show with many of the Disney characters, animation on a screen made of jets of water, and fireworks. It can be too intense for very young children, but for all others it is a very enjoyable. Daily, there are two parades along the route between Main Street, U.S.A. and "it's a small world." At 9:25 nightly, Disneyland puts on its famous fireworks show. There are many other shows at Disneyland as well.
Disney's California Adventure:
What to do at the park:
Disney's California Adventure is Disneyland's sister theme park, opened in February 2001 the park has achieved increasing popularity despite its lack of success in its first years of opening. Today the theme park is very popular among teens and as well as adults. The park is also family friendly. Disney's California Adventure boasts 34 attactions and has grown since its opening. This park is probably the most favorite Disney park among teens and adventurous adults and kids. It is also an "educational" park, specifically the Golden State "land" which teaches visitors about California and its diversity.
Condor Flats
The best ride in California Adventures by far!
Grizzly Peak Recreation Area
- Grizzly River Run (Roar down this white-water raft adventure, visitors may get very wet on this attraction.)
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (A large play area based on the Mount Shasta wilderness and the film, Brother Bear.)
The Bay Area
- Golden Dreams (A movie based on California's history.)
Golden Vine Winery
- Seasons of the Vine (A presentation based on California's Wine Country.)
Pacific Wharf
- Mission Tortilla Factory (A behind-the-scenes look at tortilla production.)
- The Bakery Tour (A presentation of how sourdough bread is made.)
Paradise Pier
- Maliboomer (Launch straight up 180 feet into the air!)
- Sun Wheel (A ferris wheel with swinging and stationary gondolas.)
- Mulholland Madness (A mini-rollercoaster based on Los Angeles's Mulholland Drive.)
- Orange Stinger (A wave swing that is shaped like a giant orange.)
- Golden Zephyr (A spin ride with rocketship models as the spinners.)
- King Triton's Carousel (A sea-themed carousel)
- Jumpin' Jellyfish (A mini-drop ride)
- S.S. rustworthy (A play area)
- Games of the Boardwalk (An arcade modeled after Boardwalk games.)
Hollywood Pictures Backlot
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! (A dark ride based on the movie, Monsters, Inc.)
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (A drop ride that drops 13 stories down, based on the movie Tower of Terror.)
- "Disney's Aladdin-A Musical Spectacular" (A musical based on Aladdin.)
- Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage! (A musical based on Playhouse Disney.)
- Muppet*Vision 3D (A 3D show featuring the Muppets.)
- Disney Animation
- Turtle Talk with Crush (A show in which visitors can interact with Crush in Finding Nemo.)
- Animation Academy (A presentation on how to draw Disney characters.)
- Character Close-Up (A presentation on where visitors can meet most of the famous Disney characters.)
- Sorcerer's Workshop (A presentation where visitors can create their own animation.)
- The Hollywood Backlot Stage (performance venue)
"a bug's land"
- It's Tough to be a Bug! (A 3D show about how insects protect themselves.)
- Bountiful Valley Farm (A water play area based on California's irrigation system.)
- Flik's Fun Fair
- Flik's Flyers (A wave swing modeled after giant food boxes.)
- Francis' Ladybug Boogie (A spin ride modeled with ladybugs as spinners.)
- Heimlich's Chew Chew Train (A train that shows how Heimlich from the film, "a bug's life" finds food.)
- Princess Dot Puddle Park (A water play area)
- Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies (bumper cars)
Shows and Parades
Disney's California Adventure is has many shows and parades for visitors. The High School Musical Pep Rally begins daily at Sunshine Plaza and continues to Paradise Pier every morning at 11:30, 1:00 PM and 3:15 PM. The park is also home of the Block Party Bash, where floats are based on the Disney movies, The Incredibles, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc. as well as screaming contests.The parade begins daily at 5:15 PM at Sunshine Plaza and 5:35 PM in Golden State (The Bay Area). Also, the park hosts the classic Disney's Electrical Parade, when the parade's route lights up with thousands of sparkling lights and begins nightly at 8:45 PM begining from Paradise Pier to Sunshine Plaza.
