October 2002 – September 2018 LOCATION A Bug’s Land – If you entered through the main entrance of the land, keep right at the fork and you’d see the Buggies straight ahead. Guests arriving from Hollywood Land turned left when they arrive in A Bug’s Land and found the Buggies just beyond Francis’ Ladybug Boogie. And […] Read more…
June 2012 – March 2016 LOCATION Hollywood Land – On most weekend nights and holidays, guests would find the Mad T Party in the rear of Hollywood Land. When entering from Buena Vista Street, guests followed the path to Hollywood Land, keeping left at the side street. From A Bug’s Land, the Mad T Party could be […] Read more…
February 2001 – March 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Follow the path on either side of the bay to reach the far end of Paradise Pier, where Mickey’s Fun Wheel and Toy Story Midway Mania sit. You’d find King Triton’s Carousel in the center of this walkway, between California Screamin’ and Midway Mania. BACKGROUND King Triton’s […] Read more…
June 2012 – February 2015 LOCATION Cars Land – Guests following the main path in Cars Land found Luigi’s Flying Tires on the left, across from Ramone’s House of Body Art. Luigi’s was also easily accessible by cutting through A Bug’s Land; the side road leading to Cars Land passes right by the ride and lead […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – You could see the Fun Wheel from anywhere around paradise Bay, but the entrance was tricky to find. The easiest path to follow was the one on the right hand side; head toward the Silly Symphony Swings, and you’d see the sunken waiting area to the […] Read more…
October 2002 – present LOCATION A Bug’s Land – When entering from Hollywood Land, you would find the puddle park in the rear, toward the Route 66 entrance to Cars Land. If you arrived through the main entrance to A Bug’s Land, you’d see the Puddle Park straight ahead, across from Flik’s Flyers. BACKGROUND In […] Read more…
Source: Theme Park Insider February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – If you followed the main path to the rear of Paradise Pier, on the far side of the bay, you would find the Maliboomer on the right, just beyond the entrance to California Screamin’. BACKGROUND The Maliboomer was inspired by “test your […] Read more…
Source: Theme Park Review February 2001 – March 2009 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Follow the main path with the water on your left, and you’d see the Orange Stinger straight in front of you, just before the entrance to Mickey’s Fun Wheel. BACKGROUND The Orange Stinger was one of the first rides installed and opened […] Read more…
February 2001 – June 2016 LOCATION Grizzly Peak – When entering from Buena Vista Street, you would see Soarin’ Over California on the right, just past the restaurant patio. The current version of this attraction is Soarin’ Over the World, located in the same spot. BACKGROUND Soarin’ has been on Imagineering’s radar since 1996. The original […] Read more…
May 2004 – January 2017 LOCATION Hollywood Land – When entering from Buena Vista Street, guests followed the main path past the Hyperion Theater. They saw the Tower of Terror at the end of the street, looming over the rest of California Adventure. BACKGROUND Based on the television series The Twilight Zone, the Tower of Terror […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Cross the bridge to the right of Pacific Wharf, and follow the main path along the bay – you’d see the entrance to California Screamin’ on your left, just before the King Triton Carousel. BACKGROUND When Imagineers were planning the boardwalk, a roller coaster was a […] Read more…