What to do and see in Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort: The Best Things to do

November 1, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Disneyland Resort features two theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Opened in 1955, Walt Disney’s original theme park, Disneyland Park is divided into 8 themed “lands”—Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, Frontierland, Critter Country, New Orleans Square and Adventureland. Sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, and dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars— all in the same day. Combine the magic of Disney with the best that California has to offer and the result is Disney California Adventure, a theme park that celebrates the California in style. When you enter the gates of this park, you are transported to the land of promise, opportunity and glamour. Disney California Adventure is a journey from the California of yesterday to today and a tribute to this land of dreams. You can ride the Red Car Trolley in 1920s Los Angeles, take a raft down the rapids with a mining company on Grizzly Peak, travel down Route 66 or brave a white knuckled roller coaster in a seaside amusement park. Whether you prefer "action, comedy or romance," Disney California Adventure has something for everyone.
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1. Radiator Springs Racers

1313 Disneyland Drive Cars Land, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/radiator-springs-racers/
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 229 reviews

Radiator Springs Racers

Reviewed By jeepncolo - Denver, United States

This ride is unlike any other ride in both Disney parks!! The physical experience is unlike any other ride. The ride immersion is like any other ride in both parks. The ride vehicles are unlike any other in the park! A great ride for a wide variety of ages. FastPass recommended.

2. Toy Story Midway Mania!

1313 Disneyland Drive Paradise Pier, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/toy-story-mania/
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 83 reviews

Toy Story Midway Mania!

Reviewed By WillieMacfan - Healdsburg, United States

Ride takes you through toy story venues while you shoot at targets and build your score. The shooting is actually popping a strong at various "targets". Offers the added enjoyment of competition as your score is totaled at the end and your seatmates scores are shown with yours. Clearly the more you ride this attraction the more likely you will increase your score- hint- if you google this ride there are suggestions as to how to increase your score. I rode with my 8 year old grandson- I was more than happy to end up with the exact same score as him as he fired almost twice as many shots as I did. Aim low! Generally on weekdays the line is not too bad.

3. Disneyland Park

1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 +1 714-781-4636 https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27,350 reviews

Disneyland Park

Welcome to the place where imagination is the destination. For young and old, big and small — it's the happiest place on earth! Come build memories with your family that last a lifetime as you discover the wonder of this magical, fantastical world. When you enter the lands that comprise Disneyland Park, stories come to life around you, immersing you in tales from some of your favorite Disney films.

Reviewed By silvia_martins - Katy, United States

We had a wonderful time there! It was not supposed to be crowded, according to crowd calendars, but I did think it was quite busy and some lines were long, which makes it difficult with two very young kids. It is natural to compare with Orlando and the possibility of getting Fastpass for almost everything (which does not happen at Disneyland!), so in that sense we could not go to all the rides we wanted to as it would be too tiring for the kids, but we definitely enjoyed it a lot and we were able to go to many. Since a lot of the rides do not have a minimum height limit, we really enjoyed a lot of options! We really enjoyed Buzz Lightyear (it is definitely one of our favorite ones - we got to go twice on the same day!) and the classicals like Small worls, Dumbo, Storybook Canal, Finding Nemo, Space Mountain (single rider line was really helpful as only my husband and I could go and we needed to go separately!) Highlight for the kids was Toontown!!! They loved every bit of it and had major fun to greeting the characters (including Goofy and Pluto that were just walking around!!!!)

4. Disney California Adventure Park

1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92803-3232 +1 714-284-6391 http://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disney-california-adventure/?CMP=OKC-dlr_TA_173
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15,496 reviews

Disney California Adventure Park

Experience the thrill of the an old wooden rollercoaster, but with modern twists, turns and technology, at "California Screamin." Or enjoy a live performance by your favorite characters at Disney's newest theme park, featuring a slew of exciting rides and family entertainment.

Reviewed By vicky255068 - Brisbane, Australia

So much to see and do , Cars Land is amazing and the cars ride is epic ???? world of color show is stunning , I did the dessert party , best seat in the house and scrummy food ???? plenty to do for young and old ????

5. Fantasmic!

1313 Disneyland Drive Frontierland, Anaheim, CA https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/fantasmic/
Excellent
78%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 917 reviews

Fantasmic!

Reviewed By lwj - San Jose, United States

Fantasmic! is a combination of live action and projected Disney images and movie clips on a mist screen. It features fireworks, pyrotechnics, lasers, searchlights, decorated boats, water effects and animatronics, all coordinated to various familiar sound clips taken from Disney movies and broadcasts. It is usually performed twice a night on the Rivers of America from Tom Sawyer’s Island and lasts about 25 minutes. Better seating for the reserved sections can be obtained for visitors who purchase a dining package at the Blue Bayou, New Orleans Square Restaurant, River Belle Terrace or Hungry Bear Restaurant. Our reserved area from the Blue Bayou was close to the water in the middle section and included a foam pad to sit on. The basic story is a voyage through Mickey Mouse's imagination that culminates in a battle against various Disney Villains. This show is an enjoyable experience and should NOT be missed.

6. Haunted Mansion

1313 Disneyland Drive New Orleans Square, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/haunted-mansion/
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 136 reviews

Haunted Mansion

Reviewed By misty_bee_Wyo - Sheridan, United States

We visited Disney in December, so the Haunted Mansion is re-imagined at this time in a Nightmare Before Christmas theme. Lots to see and I can’t imagine it would actually be scary to anyone but tiny toddlers, maybe. Classic ride and very worth experiencing!

7. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

1313 Disneyland Drive Grizzly Peak, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/redwood-creek-challenge-trail/
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

Reviewed By jenswatt

Kids ran like crazy and burnt off a lot of energy. A great place to stop and have an adult break, ahhaha. I would recommend setting a meet up place for you and kids to meet at as it is very easy to loose site of them

8. Grizzly River Run

1313 Disneyland Drive Grizzly Peak, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/grizzly-river-run/
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Grizzly River Run

Reviewed By WillieMacfan - Healdsburg, United States

Warning- you will get wet no matter where you sit, It is just a matter of "how wet". Fun ride-you climb into a circular raft that fits about eight. The raft takes you up until you hit a series of water falls and dips. Meanwhile the raft will move in circles as it hits certain areas so everyone is likely go over the falls backwards at least once. Depending on the weight in the raft more or less water will splash into the raft. We (group of five-4 adults and one grandchild age eight) rode with three teenagers we had never met. This ride will cause everyone in the raft to interact and have a blast. Suggestions: 1. Obviously, not a wonderful ride on a cold day or night. 2. Can get crowded, particularly on warm days, so use a max pass to avoid the lines. 3. If you really want to try to stay dry, where a poncho. 4. Try to keep your feet as high up on the center console as possible to avoid getting your shoes and socks soaked. By all means, you must ride this attraction- I would have been happy to ride it continuously for half a day at least.

9. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

1313 Disneyland Drive Hollywood Land, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/monsters-inc/
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

Reviewed By GreggMS - Grand Rapids, United States

This ride is true to the movie. Great special effects and animation. Very entertaining ride and children will love this.

10. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

1313 Disneyland Drive Tomorrowland, Anaheim, CA http://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/buzz-lightyear-astro-blasters/
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 89 reviews

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Reviewed By lwj - San Jose, United States

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is one of my favorite interactive rides in Disneyland... Join Star Command, board your XP-40 Space Cruiser and help stop the Evil Emperor Zurg from stealing crystallic fusion cells. Destroy Zurg’s secret weapon by shooting targets with your laser pistols and accumulating points. The target values from lowest to highest are circles, squares, diamonds and triangles. When lit, the values are increased... the ride features two confrontations with Zurg himself. Aim for the hidden target on Zurg between his breast plates just below the Z on his chest for extra points. Astro Blasters takes you to infinity and beyond!

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