February 2001 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – The Boudin Bakery Tour is tucked in the restaurant circle of the square. To find this walk through attraction, head toward Ghirardelli, which is to the right of the entrance to Cars Land. You’ll see Boudin on your right, across from Ghirardelli. BACKGROUND The Boudin Bakery […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – The Red Car Trolley makes two stops on Buena Vista Street. The first is at the entry plaza, near the lockers. The second is in front of Carthay Circle. Hollywood Land – The Trolley also makes two stops in Hollywood Land. The first is in front […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Park from Grizzly Peak, Pacific Wharf, or Cars Land, follow the main path to the right. You’ll see the Golden Zephyr on your right, just before Jumpin’ Jellyfish. BACKGROUND The Golden Zephyr was one of the original rides in California Adventure, and […] Read more…
July 1998 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – If you arrive in Grizzly Peak from Buena Vista Street or from the Grand Californian entrance, follow the main path toward Paradise Pier. You’ll see the River Run on your left, across from the entrance to the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. If you head toward the River […] Read more…
June 2010 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Gardens Park from Grizzly Peak, Pacific Wharf, or Cars Land, follow the main path along the right side of the bay, toward Mickey’s Fun Wheel. You’ll see the Silly Symphony Swings on your left, across from Goofy’s Sky School. BACKGROUND When California […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – The easiest way to find the trail is by cutting through the Grizzly Peak Air Field. You’ll see the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail on your right, just after the guest access entrance to the Grand Californian Hotel. If you approach from Paradise Park, you’ll find the trail […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – When you arrive from Buena Vista Street, follow the main road and you’ll see a huge sign for “Animation” on your right. Enter the building along the blue wall that reads “Once Upon A Time” and you’ll land in the main lobby for Disney Animation. BACKGROUND When […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – When entering from Buena Vista Street, you will see Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree on the left, across from Fillmore’s Taste In. BACKGROUND Like the rest of Cars Land, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree opened in 2012 as part of California Adventure’s first major expansion. The Junkyard closely resembles Mater’s stomping […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Follow the main street all the way to the end, and you’ll see the entrance to Radiator Springs Racers around the corner, on your right. BACKGROUND Radiator Springs Racers was one of the first announced rides for Cars Land. Construction began on both the land and the […] Read more…
January 2006 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – When entering from Buena Vista Street, follow the main street until you see the path split off on the left. Follow this path and you will see Monsters Inc., just beyond the stages. BACKGROUND When California Adventure began its major renovation and expansion, Imagineers looked for opportunities […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Follow the main path along the waterfront, and you will see the Jumpin’ Jellyfish, just before the path veers left toward the ferris wheel. BACKGROUND Jumpin’ Jellyfish was one of the first rides installed in California Adventure specifically for the youngest park guests. Since California Adventure […] Read more…
June 2008 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Cross the bridge to the back of Pixar Pier or follow the walkway past the Golden Zephyr and Silly Symphony Swings, and you will see Midway Mania; it’s the largest building in the back of the Pier. BACKGROUND Toy Story Midway Mania! debuted in California Adventure in […] Read more…
July 2011 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Whether you’re entering from Pacific Wharf or Grizzly Peak, follow the path along the right of the Park. You will see Goofy’s Sky School tucked in the right corner, across from the Silly Symphony Swings. BACKGROUND Goofy’s Sky School replaced Mulholland Madness, a virtually identical coaster […] Read more…
June 2011 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – When entering from either Pacific Wharf or Grizzly Peak, you will see Ariel on your right; it’s the large corner building across from the World of Color viewing platforms. BACKGROUND Imagineers conceptualized Little Mermaid dark rides for several of the parks worldwide, but none of the plans […] Read more…