This listing ranks all 68 points of interest at Disneyland and Disney California Journey, with execs & cons of each trip and present as we fee them from worst to finest. Whether or not it’s a Walt-era basic like Matterhorn, new like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and even one thing simple but iconic like Dumbo, it’s ranked right here. (Up to date March 19, 2024.)
What we’re attempting to perform is an goal evaluation of each attraction, figuring out how good or dangerous it’s, for what it’s. A trip like Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, for instance, could appear like pretty easy amusement park fare, however it affords pleasure, humor, and ear-worm songs that exceed expectations. In contrast, Grizzly River Run is an even bigger finances attraction that squanders its potential, underdelivering within the course of.
It’s arduous to view two dramatically totally different points of interest like these (and others), and decide which is best. In fact, subjectivity comes into play to a level in resolving these questions, and disagreements are unavoidable. To that finish, we’re incorporating into this listing a number of classes discovered from our Rankings of All Sights at Walt Disney World.
One lesson discovered from our listing rating Walt Disney World points of interest was that if somebody strongly disagrees with an web weblog submit of theme park trip rankings, they are going to insult you. Nonetheless undecided why such an inventory can be that upsetting for anybody, however to every their very own. Even with half of social media calling you an “fool” for the listing, it’s enjoyable to try. It’s likewise fascinating to learn the reactions as to how different Disney followers would rank their prime and backside picks.
The bigger lesson discovered was that attempting to low cost nostalgic biases was a mistake. It seems the folks most inclined to learn an inventory like this are likewise nostalgic. It’s additionally true that there’s a sure je ne sais quoi that some points of interest possess, which turns them into fan favorites. This “secret sauce” could also be inarticulable at instances, however its very existence is an goal high quality.
To that time, an inventory rating Disneyland points of interest positively must take nostalgia under consideration. Even for a first-time customer, it’s apparent that the citadel park is steeped in historical past and traditions. Even a long time later, that is nonetheless “Walt Disney’s unique magic kingdom,” and the appeal and quaintness are half and parcel of the expertise. In any case, classes discovered and changes utilized right here.
68. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Gadget Coaster – As a baby of the 90s, it pleases me immensely that Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers has an attraction at Disneyland. As an individual who enjoys issues which might be good, it disappoints me immensely that it’s this.
67. Jumpin’ Jellyfish — Kiddie “drop” trip that slowly goes up and down. Presents neat views and is likely to be thrilling to young children.
66. Astro Orbitor – Spinner trip just like Dumbo, besides not iconic.
65. Jessie’s Critter Carousel — It’s a carousel.
64. King Arthur Carrousel – It’s additionally a carousel, however with an additional “r” in its title that pushes it up a spot. (Kidding–it’s the citadel view that provides it the bump.)
63. Golden Zephyr — Neat views of Pixar Pier, however it has nothing on the close by Foolish Symphony Swings. Try this twice as a substitute of this as soon as in case you want extra aerial spinning.
62. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind – The period of time spent on such a pedestrian attraction is mind-boggling. Inside Out deserves higher–and will’ve gotten it for the finances blown on this.
61. Disney Junior Dance Celebration —A musical celebration that includes Disney Junior characters, together with Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Timon. Mickey and Minnie Mouse even drive in from Sizzling Canine Hills to hitch the enjoyable, which is an effective warm-up for a effective feast at Award Wieners.
60. Pixar Pal-Round — It’s “solely” a Ferris Wheel and arguably the perfect factor about it’s the way it provides to the Pixar Pier “skyline” at evening from throughout the bay, however there’s one thing to be mentioned for that view excessive above Disneyland Resort with the San Gabriel Mountains (particularly once they’re snow-capped) within the distance.
59. Foolish Symphony Swings — A dressed-up off-the-shelf ‘wave swinger’ attraction that spins company in circles. It sounds easy, however because of the music, views, and breeze in your physique, it has a relaxing and smile-inducing impact. Make a cease at close by Bayside Brews beforehand for the final word in swinging sublimity.
58. Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters — This changed Luigi’s Flying Tires, and was the primary trackless trip within the U.S. Disney Parks. It options cute little roadsters “dancing” across the course, with a enjoyable end. It’s charming, however you’ll doubtless depart with the texture that it doesn’t stay as much as its promise. Nonetheless, it scores factors for not stinking!
57. Goofy’s Sky Faculty — Garish wild mouse coaster that changed an much more garish wild mouse coaster. The inclusion of Goofy is neat (even when the farm/sky college factor makes little sense) and the trip is mildly thrilling, although.
56. Autopia – A Disneyland basic that provides youngsters the prospect to drive via a big observe and plush environments. The addition of ASIMO and Fowl to Autopia give it new life, and actually enhance the expertise. Nonetheless, it stays a relic from one other period, with the most important draw back weighing it down being the overwhelming and virtually intoxicating stench.
55. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – A rudimentary darkish trip that feels prefer it was constructed within the Nineteen Sixties, however is definitely (supposedly) trendy. Winnie the Pooh and crew are nice, however the Nation Bears had been evicted for this?!
54. Tom Sawyer Island – A complete island play space for teenagers that harkens again to a bygone space. It’s very well carried out, and a fantastic place for teenagers to blow off power. Adults could benefit from the tranquility of the island, too. Worlds away from the chaos of a theme park. Additionally, there are pirates.
53. Animation Academy — The spotlight of the Animation Constructing at Disney California Journey, and may even be thought-about a hidden gem. The animation lessons are enjoyable and training, and the displays all through the constructing are neat diversions.
52. Turtle Discuss with Crush — An interactive digital present with Crush “inside” a tank as he interacts with youngsters within the viewers. Though the interactions are with youngsters, the humor is commonly geared in the direction of adults, and this Residing Character Initiative primarily based present is surprisingly enjoyable for all ages.
51. Adventureland Treehouse – Changing Tarzan’s Treehouse, that is really a throwback to the Swiss Household Treehouse at Disneyland. It’s hardly a marquee draw, however the thought of “residing” in a treehouse has an innate enchantment, the views of the park are gorgeous, and there are new visuals that make this extra participating.
50. Mad Tea Celebration – This spinner punches nicely above its weight as a result of it’s in order that iconic. Whirling round with views of Fantasyland and the Matterhorn whereas the California solar flitters in is one thing each Disneyland customer ought to expertise.
49. Pinocchio’s Daring Journey – This Fantasyland darkish trip doesn’t have the followers or following because the others, however we adore it. Some enjoyable particulars, sensible results that also impress, and enjoyable scenes.
48. Crusing Ship Columbia – A soothing float across the Rivers of America aboard what principally quantities to a pirate ship. What’s to not love?!
47. Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes – After chowing down on a corn canine, fried rooster, lobster mac, and Monte Cristo, this bodily strenuous expertise of paddling an precise canoe on the Rivers of America makes me really feel somewhat higher about my poor eating selections. Others could vehemently disagree with that evaluation, however we discover it enjoyable and a beautiful change of tempo. I additionally love that one thing like this nonetheless exists in a contemporary theme park.
46. Mark Twain Riverboat – One other enjoyable strategy to float across the Rivers of America. It’s just like the Explorer Canoes, however with out doing the work of powering the boat your self!
45. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue — That is one other newer darkish trip that feels prefer it’s from the Nineteen Sixties, which is clearly not potential right here (absent a time machine) since this film didn’t come out till the 2000s. Nonetheless cute and charming, however nothing flashy from a tech perspective.
44. Disneyland Monorail – Enjoyment of the Disneyland Monorail may be very a lot situational. Taking it as a shortcut via Downtown Disney on a pleasing night? It’s a chic expertise; an effective way to enter Disneyland. Driving from Tomorrowland in the midst of a scorching day whereas looking onto Harbor Boulevard? Not a lot.
43. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree – An ideal instance of how an odd amusement park extra can transcend its trip system and be one thing extra with intelligent Imagineering. Mater hosts his junkyard jamboree, with kitschy crap within the queue and nonsensical songs that’ll get caught in your head. That won’t sound like a fantastic gross sales pitch for Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, however it’s an actual diamond within the tough. Or at the least a frivolously broken chrome hubcap within the junkyard.
42. Dumbo – The long-lasting spinner trip is a basic and ceremony of passage for all youngsters. With views of Fantasyland and Sleeping Magnificence Fortress, it’s arduous to not really feel like a child at coronary heart whereas driving, particularly in case you achieve this at evening when Disneyland is all lit up and there’s a crisp breeze within the air. Pure Disneyland magic.
41. Mickey’s PhilharMagic – Added to Disney California Journey a few decade too late, this 3D montage movie nonetheless fills a pleasant roll. It options films principally from the “Disney Animation Renaissance” cleverly tied along with Donald Duck. Youngsters of the 90s are nonetheless certain to get pleasure from this movie. The most recent replace including Coco bumps it up just a few spots.
40. Sleeping Magnificence Fortress Stroll-Via – A easy, however enjoyable walk-through of Sleeping Magnificence Fortress that includes interactive “window” scenes from the movie. An usually ignored, however very cool attraction that takes little time to expertise and shouldn’t be missed.
39. Crimson Automotive Trolleys – Modeled after the Pacific Electrical Railway, these scenic trolleys journey between Buena Vista Avenue and Hollywood Land. Whereas nothing fancy, the Crimson Automotive Trolleys immerse company in a bygone period of California, and assist you to decelerate and savor the park.
38. Primary Avenue Autos – Just like the Crimson Automotive Trolley, however not on a observe. These automobiles rating added factors for views of Primary Avenue at Disneyland, which is finest loved from the higher deck of the Omnibus.
37. Redwood Creek Problem Path — When Disney initially created Disney California Journey, they did the Golden State space proper. Redwood Creek Problem Path is proof of this, because it’s a lovely play space to discover. Try the elevated rope bridges for nice views of the park!
36. Casey Jr. Circus Practice – This scenic practice trip offers company the prospect to trip aboard automobiles or in cages. Casey Jr. is easy, however has lots of enchantment because of the good views it affords of Fantasyland, the enjoyable music, and the whimsy of the practice, itself. It’s robust to reconcile how this ranks 10 decrease than Storybook Land Canal Boats as they’re related experiences–we merely choose the boats, regardless that we actually get pleasure from each.
35. Nice Moments with Mr. Lincoln – One other Disneyland basic that’s solely appreciated by a minority of company, however scores massive factors for its enduring legacy. Nice Moments with Mr. Lincoln incorporates a few of the finest components of Corridor of Presidents and the American Journey at Walt Disney World, for an interesting and entertaining historic presentation.
34. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – A 15-minute musical serenade from Audio Animatronics birds that provides a celebration of island romance and surprise carried out in a theater-in-the-round. You’ve most likely heard these catchy songs earlier than; the enjoyable music of this attraction, and its historical past, makes it an attraction to not be missed.
33. Storybook Land Canal Boats – One other Disneyland basic. Solid Member-led boats of company float previous miniaturized variations of villages, castles, and houses of Disney characters. It’s a cute, “peaceable” attraction, not a big-budget trip that can knock your socks off. This attraction could appear easy, and it’s–as with Disneyland, that’s a part of the appeal.
32. The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Journey — It is a basic Fantasyland-style attraction with twenty first century know-how. It’s not essentially the most immersive attraction and the “e-book report” fashion drags it down as in comparison with the classics, however it’s nonetheless very fulfilling.
31. Grizzly River Run — This takes the white water raft trip idea to the subsequent stage, providing some lovely visuals alongside the way in which. Whereas I believe the gorgeous particulars present in Grizzly River Run are nice, it could good to see a bit extra to make this a “subsequent stage” Disney attraction. Nonetheless, it’s one thing it’s best to expertise at the least as soon as in case you don’t thoughts being soaked!
30. Toy Story Halfway Mania — A 3D screen-based shooter sport with Toy Story characters that’s (actually) additionally accessible for the Nintendo Wii. It’s a enjoyable game-based attraction, however it’s too one-dimensional and never practically nearly as good because the hype suggests.
29. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters – One other interactive and aggressive game-attraction set within the Toy Story universe. Dimensional units and sensible results make this barely superior to Toy Story Mania. Working blasters, a greater scoring system, and cleanliness make it far superior to the Walt Disney World model of the identical attraction.
28. Discovering Nemo Submarine Voyage – That is the “do as we are saying, not as we do” rating. Discovering Nemo Submarine Voyage takes company aboard precise submarines to…discover Nemo. It’s a comparatively lengthy attraction with some superior units and element. Nonetheless, the wait instances might be lengthy, the queue is extremely boring and completely open air, and the subs themselves are cramped and sometimes scent of BO. We love the thought of Discovering Nemo Submarine Voyage, however don’t do it fairly often as a result of the really expertise is a little bit of a chore and might be disagreeable.
27. Net Slingers: A Spider-Man Journey – If Toy Story Mania is sort of a Wii sport on wheels, that is like an Xbox Kinect sport on wheels. The expertise is excessive power and enjoyable, with an amusing premise, pre-show, and continuous motion. It’s a tad disappointing because the anchor attraction for Avengers Campus, however it’s nonetheless a stable addition to DCA.
26. Incredicoaster — Previously California Screamin, this curler coaster has been rebranded because the Incredicoaster, and props from the Incredibles have been scattered round its observe. None of that is an improve in any manner in anyway, however that is nonetheless the perfect coaster you’ll expertise in a United States Disney theme park. In the end, Incredicoaster is a trip extra about thrills and enjoyable than it’s about Disney consideration to element–however that’s adequate.
25. Mr. Toad’s Wild Journey – This quaint Fantasyland darkish trip goes into the irreverent world of Mr. Toad from the Wind and the Willows. On what different Disney attraction do you go to a bar, declared responsible in a court docket of regulation, die in a truck accident, and go to hell?! Fairly merely, Mr. Toad’s Wild Journey would by no means be constructed immediately. It’s arguably one thing particular that hits with immediately’s audiences as a result of of that, slightly than despite it.
24. Disneyland Railroad – Not solely does Disneyland Railroad have a scene with actual (okay, Audio Animatronics) dinosaurs referred to as Primeval World, however it has pretty surroundings, and the historical past of being Walt Disney’s railroad. We do Disneyland Railroad greater than every other attraction on this listing, however acknowledge it’s not a “horny” trip that can enchantment to everybody.
23. Jungle Cruise – A ship trip via the rivers of Adventureland that encounters hippos, lions, and piranhas, and a lot of monkeys following the current reimagining. The spotlight has thus grow to be the continuous zingers of the skippers who pilot the boats. In the event you don’t respect dry, deliberately corny, or self-aware humor, it’s possible you’ll not like Jungle Cruise.
22. Snow White’s Enchanted Want – With the reimagining, Disney Imagineers took the weakest of the Fantasyland darkish rides and turned it from one thing dated and disjointed into one thing with enjoyable move, spectacular results, and some magical moments. Comparatively easy, however shockingly efficient, enhancements trigger it to leap up the listing.
21. ‘it’s a small world’ – You have already got an opinion on this one, and also you most likely adore it or hate it. For us, that is the quintessential Disneyland trip. An outside queue and boarding space that takes benefit of the Southern California setting, adopted by the enduring (or notorious) attraction that includes the youngsters of the world and that oh-so divisive music. Whereas there are some issues the Florida model does higher, we love ‘it’s a small world’ at Disneyland. Plus, ‘it’s a small world’ vacation is to not be missed–an enchancment upon the unique.
20. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – The ‘supporting’ participant for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is certainly not an ideal attraction. The interactivity is a combined bag and a gameplay-centric trip isn’t going to be everybody’s cup of tea. Nonetheless, there’s rather a lot to love about Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run past the sport/trip expertise. The queue is gorgeous, the pre-show is spectacular, and stepping foot into the Millennium Falcon whereas ready to board the trip is arguably the spotlight of the attraction as a complete.
19. Star Excursions: The Adventures Proceed – This 3D movement simulator montage trip via numerous places within the Star Wars universe was not too long ago up to date to incorporate scenes from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and tie into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These updates have made Star Excursions’ story extra cohesive, and the attraction is arguably higher than Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (We don’t assume so, however the case might be made.)
18. Matterhorn – In the event you’re searching for a curler coaster that can ship bodily ache, Matterhorn is for you! That’s probably not a joke, and is what drags Matterhorn down from its rightful place within the prime 10. In principle, the Matterhorn is ideal. An important observe structure, gorgeous views, and funky present scenes punctuated by temporary yeti encounters. Regardless that it’s decrease tech, the Matterhorn was Expedition Everest a long time earlier than the latter was even conceived. The issue is that it will possibly inflict some actual punishment in your again, and we hesitate to trip because of this.
17. Alice in Wonderland – One other Fantasyland darkish trip that was not too long ago re-imagined and up to date, this one takes company into the world of Alice in Wonderland. That is our favourite, and we’re not even followers of Alice in Wonderland. There’s one thing to be mentioned for the indoor/outside nature, and it scores added factors for being distinctive to Disneyland. However, it’s not as objectively good as Peter Pan’s Flight.
16. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – The most recent addition to Disneyland, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway has turned Toontown right into a bona fide land on par with its counterparts. Runaway Railway includes a collection of loosely-connected vignettes in a wide range of environments, with an incredible vary within the settings.
The pacing is pretty frenetic and disorienting at factors, however in a way, the trip may be very a lot in line with how a cartoon would bounce round. It additionally boasts an earworm of an unique music that’ll have you ever buzzing for hours afterwards. Runaway Railway is the subsequent technology darkish trip that may stand shoulder to shoulder with the classics in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
15. Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! — Ardent Marvel followers will declare it deserves a spot within the prime 5, whereas its detractors will argue it’s a transparent downgrade from its predecessor, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Our view is someplace in between. Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! is manner higher than we anticipated, however doesn’t fairly stay as much as the hype. However, the pre-show is sweet, the premise usually works, and the trip is undeniably enjoyable.
14. Area Mountain – A darkish rollercoaster via area with cool particulars, together with a blast-off tunnel and on-board music to boost the expertise. Whereas it lacks the pre-show and post-show enchantment of its Walt Disney World sibling, the on-ride expertise is considerably higher (and arguably taken up a notch by the campy Hyperspace Mountain and Ghost Galaxy incarnations of the attraction).
13. Large Thunder Mountain Railroad – A visitor favourite, Large Thunder Mountain a rollercoaster themed as a runaway mine practice on a trip via the barren panorama of the Outdated West. Dangle onto your hats and glasses, as a result of Large Thunder Mountain Railroad is “the wildest trip within the wilderness!” There are variations between this Large Thunder and Walt Disney World’s, notably the city of Rainbow Ridge (a remnant from the basic Mine Practice Via Nature’s Wonderland attraction).
12. Disneyland Fireworks – It’s unimaginable to replace this listing sufficient to account for the varied Disneyland fireworks reveals. Within the yr 2024, the next will all be carried out:
- Mickey’s Combine Magic
- Wondrous Journeys
- Collectively Perpetually – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
- Halloween Screams
- Imagine…in Vacation Magic
There’s additionally the potential for further fireworks reveals throughout arduous ticket occasions, to not point out a return of Disneyland Perpetually, Keep in mind…Goals Come True, and who is aware of what else in 2025.
Our rankings of the reveals varies tremendously, with Mickey’s Combine Magic being the worst performer (#32) and Wondrous Journeys being finest (#8). The remaining would all crack the highest 20. All of those even have variations with pyro and ones with solely projections. Fireworks with out, you realize, fireworks, don’t rank fairly as excessive for us.
Regardless, Wondrous Journeys is the perfect of the bunch–a love letter to the historical past of Walt Disney Animation Studios that makes a robust case for the title of finest film montage nighttime spectacular of all time. Not simply at Disneyland, however anyplace…ever…interval. Right here’s hoping it’s proven for quite a lot of weeks in 2025.
11. Roger Rabbit’s Automotive Toon Spin – Criminally underrated. That’s how we’ve described Roger Rabbit’s Automotive Toon Spin up to now, and it stays true. This interactive Toontown darkish trip is an unsung gem, with considered one of Disneyland’s finest queues, some distinctive gags, and scene after scene that packs a robust punch in comparatively low tech methods. Why this doesn’t get extra love might be the central thriller in Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2.
10. Soarin’ – California > The World. DCA rotates between the 2 variations, with the unique Soarin’ Over California solely operating in March and April (sometimes) whereas the newer Soarin’ Across the World is proven the remainder of the yr. The OG Soarin’ ranks larger than the newer model, which is likely to be our bias in the direction of California talking. It’s extra doubtless as a result of the unique is dragged down by distortion, an overuse of CGI that pulls you out of the second, and tacky animal transitions. We like Soarin’ Across the World, however we’ll take flying above the actual variations of Anza-Borrego, Yosemite, Tahoe, Malibu, Camarillo, Los Angeles, and so on. over a bent, completely faux Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, and so on., in a heartbeat. It’s actually no contest.
9. Peter Pan’s Flight – Soarin’ Over London & Neverland isn’t fairly as majestic as flying above California, however Peter Pan’s Flight scores massive factors for its sense of nostalgia and reimagined sensible units. It’s the good Fantasyland darkish trip, with new results and superior upkeep that helps it obtain true suspension of disbelief, and one thing company of all ages will love.
8. World of Coloration ONE – That is the newest model of the beloved combined media nighttime spectacular in Disney California Journey. In the case of the narrative, songs, or films featured, ONE isn’t fairly nearly as good as ‘basic’ World of Coloration, and falls a slot because of that. However, World of Coloration – ONE options 90% of what makes the unique model of this nighttime spectacular so beloved.
That includes projections, hearth, and different wonderful results, the dancing fountains of Paradise Bay current a jaw-droppingly lovely montage presentation of Disney animated classics. There’s no story to talk of and the vignettes arguably drag on a bit too lengthy, however you’ll be so blown away and entranced by the colourful fountains, projections, and different visuals that you simply’re unlikely to note. World of Coloration is the right strategy to finish a day at Disney California Journey.
7. Magic Occurs Parade – The most recent daytime parade at Disneyland, Magic Occurs debuted 3 years in the past earlier than occurring an almost 3-year hiatus. Suffice to say, the parade nonetheless feels model new, with nice unique music, creative floats, and passionate performers. Magic Occurs is an bold but intimate manufacturing, with a wholesome mixture of characters from each new and basic films.
It’s actually tough to check to World of Coloration or fireworks, as these are like dessert after a protracted day and that is like an entree; as with that comparability, Magic Occurs is the extra substantive of the leisure choices, whereas Wondrous Journeys and World of Coloration are candy and satisfying methods to finish the day!
6. Fantasmic! – Regardless of being on hiatus till the beginning of Summer season 2025 when it’ll return in modified type with out the large Maleficent dragon, Fantasmic ranks extremely. It’s the fan-favorite nighttime spectacular that’s been operating for a number of a long time at Disneyland, and is vastly in style for good motive.
It’s proven within the night, however it’s completely incomparable to different nighttime spectaculars–extra like a stage present combined with a water parade combined with World of Coloration and fireworks. Fantasmic is principally seize bag of the highlights from each different leisure manufacturing all rolled into one wonderful manufacturing.
The setting on Rivers of America is ideal, and the Peter Pan battle scene on the Crusing Ship Columbia plus different attractive dream sequences from the thoughts of Mickey Mouse make Fantasmic a masterpiece that Disneyland regulars revisit many times. In the event you solely see one leisure manufacturing at Disneyland (an enormous mistake), make it Fantasmic. It’s well worth the effort or shopping for the eating package deal.
5. Radiator Springs Racers — Something within the prime 5 might be our favourite attraction at Disneyland Resort. They’re all that good, however it could most likely be an excessive amount of of a cop-out to rank all of them as tied for #1. Radiator Springs Racers is well the perfect attraction at Disney California Journey.
Radiator Springs Racers options an exquisitely-staged darkish trip via Radiator Springs, which is bookended by a leisurely drive and race via Decoration Valley. The attraction affords the perfect components of each a thrill trip and darkish trip, the pacing is ideal, and the visuals are spectacular. All of this culminates in an expertise that’s extremely satisfying. As with the opposite prime 5 entries, we may do Radiator Springs Racers many times with out ever getting sick of it, noticing new particulars with every ride-through.
4. Indiana Jones Journey – Previous to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this was essentially the most revolutionary addition to Disneyland in a long time. Indiana Jones Journey was a generation-defining attraction and paved the way in which not only for future rides, however influenced complete lands. Every thing about this thrilling trip is great. The queue setting the tone, the humorous pre-show, and the daring journey aboard a transport car deep into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye seeking unimaginable rewards. As Sallah would (and does) say, “it’s not like something you will have ever skilled, I guarantee you!”
3. Haunted Mansion – On our Walt Disney World listing, Haunted Mansion is tied for the primary slot. Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is inferior to that in some methods, however superior to that in some methods. a slow-moving darkish trip that’s dwelling to 999 completely satisfied haunts which might be dying to satisfy you. No additional clarification or reward is critical. You’re residing beneath a rock in case you aren’t aware of the premise of the Haunted Mansion and what makes it so particular. It’s unlikely that rock-dwellers are studying this listing. Then there’s the seasonal Haunted Mansion Vacation, which itself would crack the highest 15 of this listing if it had been ranked individually.
T1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – A revolutionary feat of Imagineering that redefines what a theme park attraction might be. It blurs the boundaries of queue, pre-show, attraction, and places company in the midst of an intergalactic journey. It carries Disneyland ahead into a brand new technology, constructing on the teachings discovered with Indiana Jones Journey for one thing iconic that can grow to be this period’s Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion.
What makes Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance so mind-blowing is very large set items and a slew of how did they do this moments. The end result with Rise of the Resistance is one thing epic in scale that feels extra like an interactive blockbuster movie than it does a standard theme park trip. (Learn our spoiler-free Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Assessment for extra.)
T1. Pirates of the Caribbean – In the event you’ve solely carried out the Magic Kingdom model of this boat trip, you haven’t really skilled Pirates of the Caribbean. This considerably longer model includes a body narrative (assume Coronary heart of Darkness) that establishes a foreboding environment and presents what’s to return as a cautionary story. What follows is a collection of vignettes that includes Audio Animatronics pirates participating in swashbuckling mayhem in enormous and spectacular units of a burning city.
The attraction deftly balances lighthearted humor alongside the dastardly deeds of pirates in what ought to be a jarring juxtaposition, however it simply works. Pirates of the Caribbean is a quintessential slice of mid-century Americana, and with {that a} generally cavalier perspective that has landed the attraction in scorching water (so to talk) with trendy audiences. However, it continues to resonate, immersing company in a pirate assault whereas additionally delivering persona and emotion.
What’s maybe most attention-grabbing concerning the two #1 points of interest right here is that each evoke related sensations of being within the midst of a film’s filming. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance appears like a contemporary blockbuster with mind-blowing SFX and frenetic power. Pirates of the Caribbean is sort of a basic of a special period–considerably indecent and with dated results, however participating storytelling plus a lot appeal and persona that you simply don’t even discover it’s a half-century previous.
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Clearly, nobody goes to have similar rankings of each single Disneyland and Disney California Journey attraction. With that mentioned, which rankings on our listing do you actually agree or actually disagree with? Which rides and reveals do you assume are overrated or underrated? What makes your prime 10 and backside 5? We’re prepared to listen to pleasant and spirited debate a few lighthearted subject that finally doesn’t matter, so please share your ideas within the feedback—even in case you disagree with all of our trip rankings and assume this listing is completely idiotic!
