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Disney's California Adventure
The entrance to this
theme park is located directly across from it's sister park Disneyland.
Both parks find themselves
competing for guests that are arriving into the pedestrian plaza that
separates them. This plaza which called the Esplanade is where guests will
disembark from the trams that shuttle guests to and from the parking
garages. This is also where guests will find the tickets booths and a set
of huge letters spelling out California, which serves as the entrance. After
passing through the turnstiles guests will find most of guest services
including stroller rentals, lockers, ATM machines and some souvenir shops.
View a
detailed map of Disney's California Adventure® Park
(Adobe PDF) |
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Disney's California Adventure Park-Wide
Entertainment
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- Disney's Electrical Parade
Be prepared to be electrified by this Disney
classic. Once you've seen it, it will light up your memory forever.
- An astounding half a million colored
light bulbs
- Lighting is carefully choreographed to
work in sync with the memorable soundtrack
- Dazzling twinkling spectacular winds
its way through the heart of Disney's California Adventure park
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Disney Tip: It is best to grab a curbside seat prior to the
scheduled parade start time.
Check your park Guidemap for the
parade route and timing. |
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Hollywood Pictures Backlot Attractions
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 Disney Animation
Enter the Courtyard Gallery and become
immersed in a magical, majestic, multi-media show. The animated art
overwhelms you and begins your journey into the enchanted world of
animation, our most treasured art form. The phenomenal collection of
illuminating shows include:
- Courtyard with oversized projections
of animation art choreographed to a soaring score
- Drawn to Animation, starring a live
Disney artist who tells the story of how animated characters are
created
- Sorcerer's Workshop, where you
interact, play and create your own animation
- The Art of Animation art gallery,
where the secret original concepts for many beloved characters are
revealed
- The Animation Screening Room, where
Walt Disney's own story is told
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Disney Tip:
Make your own animated strip in this
interactive attraction. The
shows inside may be seen in any order that you choose. |
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Disney Trivia:
Did you know that more than 100,000 drawings go into each
feature animated film? Did
you know that the earliest concept drawings for the 1989 animated
film The Little Mermaid were done in 1941? |
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- Hyperion Theater
Be awed by the dazzling beauty of this art
deco 2000 seat multi-use theater palace.
- State of the art sound and lighting
for the ultimate audience experience
- Majestically expansive stage created
to hold any spectacle imaginable
- Evokes the grandeur of Hollywood's
Golden Era
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Disney Trivia:
The theater marquee is inspired by the famed Los Angeles Theater
located in downtown Los Angeles.
The theater is named for the original
location of the Walt Disney studios on Hyperion Boulevard in Los
Angeles. |
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 Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the
Rescue!
Open the door to a wild ride through the
streets of Monstropolis! Hop in a taxi and follow along as Mike and
Sulley embark on a mad scramble to return Boo to her bedroom, while
keeping her safe from the sneaky Randall Boggs and the Child Detection
Agency.
- Scare up some 50th Anniversary fun in
the Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney's California Adventure park.
- Chase through scenes inspired by the
Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film,
"Monsters, Inc."
- Receive a personal farewell from the
ever-watchful Roz.
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 Muppet Vision 3D
Kermit, Miss Piggy and the other cast of
wacky characters are unleashing on the world their latest achievement,
"Muppet*Vision 3D," and you are there! It's non-stop silliness that
could only come from the creative minds of Muppeters and Disney's
Imagineers. So put on your glasses and beware of the following:
- Singing pigs
- Penguins in the orchestra pit
- Flying cannonballs
- Hecklers in the opera boxes
- Frogs on fire trucks
 FastPass Available
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Disney Tip: Watch for surprises and magical effects in the show!
Enjoy the fun show on the TV monitors
that happens as you arrive. |
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Disney Trivia:
Since the original Twilight Zone TV series, which ran from 1959
to 1965, there have been two subsequent series and one feature film.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
is the highest attraction at the Disneyland Resort. So how is it
that this attraction contains only 13 "floors?" Imagineers say it's
because the place is full of so many "tall stories." |
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Hollywood Pictures Backlot Entertainment
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- Disney's Aladdin - A Musical
Adventure
With dancing genies, soaring carpets and
imagination taking flight, this amazing production brings your favorite
characters from Disney's Aladdin to the glorious Hyperion Theater stage.
- 40-minute show features
larger-than-life scenes
- Breathtaking sets, amazing stage
effects and an action-packed script
- Mesmerizing musical dance numbers
- Memorable songs from the beloved
animated classic
- A brand new song written by composer
Alan Menken just for "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular"
- An unforgettable experience your whole
family will love
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Disney Tip: Seating in the
Hyperion Theater is on several levels. Make sure you are in the line
for the level in which you wish to sit. |
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- "Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage!"
Bear, JoJo, Stanley and more of your
Playhouse Disney friends invite you to sing and dance with them in their
new stage show!
- Fun-filled musical revue.
- 20-minute interactive show, featuring
characters from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House and JoJo's
Circus.
- See and learn how to do the "Bear Cha
Cha Cha".
- Children of all ages are invited to
sing and dance.
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Disney Tip: Small children are encouraged to sit up front for
better viewing. There is a
chance to take a picture with walk-around characters like Stanley &
Dennis and Olie & Zowie. |
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- Turtle Talk with Crush
Have an in-depth chat with Crush, the
totally awesome sea turtle from the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of
a Pixar Animation Studios film, "Finding Nemo." Engage in live,
unrehearsed conversations with this denizen of the digital deep who
talks, jokes and even recognizes Guests. Dive in to the Animation
Building at Disney's California Adventure park and celebrate the 50
years of magic with Crush.
- Turtle Talk with Crush uses real-time
animation for live conversations.
- Crush's speech and actions are
specific to each audience.
- Crush asks Guests questions about the
human world and answers questions about his underwater world.
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Disney Trivia:
Crush is a 150 year-old sea turtle and the father of Squirt, who
is very curious about the human world.
Turtle Talk with Crush is inspired by
the popular Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation
Studios film, "Finding Nemo." |
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"a bug's land" |
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- Flik's Flyers
Ride in Flik's bug-made contraption
fashioned from man-made objects, proving “one man's trash is another
bug's treasure.”
- Leaves and twigs stitched together
become “balloons” that you ride
- Whirl around a pie plate centerpiece
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Disney Tip: The attractions in “a bug's land” offer a great
opportunity for teens and smaller children to enjoy fun together. |
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Disney Trivia:
There are 75 clovers at
Flik's Fun Fair. Look for the one lucky four-leaf clover.
This attraction opened in 2002 as
part of "a bug's land." |
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- Francis' Ladybug Boogie
Boogie down with all six legs! Your favorite
Toons dance to their favorite tunes on this hectic figure eight shaped
dance floor. Steer clear of the near-miss action and enjoy the ride!
- Ride in a ladybug
- Figure-8-shaped course
- Miss collisions in the nick of time!
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Disney Tip: This attraction appeals to Teens and smaller
children because Guests control how fast or slowly they spin. |
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Disney Trivia:
Francis was voiced in the
film by actor Denis Leary.
Though he is a Ladybug, Francis is male. |
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- Heimlich's Chew Chew Train
Heimlich journeys for tasty morsels and
takes you along for a ride down a switchback trail lined with delectable
goodies.
- Ride the rails on Heimlich's back
- Travel at the whim of the taste buds
of one famished bug
- Listen to Heimlich talk as he
anticipates the treat sensation he's about to enjoy
- Use all of your senses, including
smell!
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Disney Tip: Listen for Heimlich's voice on the attraction.
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Disney Trivia: The
voice of Heimlich the Caterpillar is performed by Pixar animator Joe
Ranft. |
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 It's Tough to be a Bug
Join your host Flik, creator of "a bug's
land," as he reveals the sensational marvels of the insect kingdom. This
is a hilarious and surprising show filled with:
- Stunning 3-D film
- Surprising in-theater special effects
- Audio-Animatronics characters
- Secrets of the insect kingdom that you
would never imagine
FastPass Available
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Disney Tip: Watch for surprises and magical effects in the show! |
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- Princess Dot Puddle Park
Don't be bugged if you get a little wet in
this water play area that features more than one way to cool off.
- There is an oversized hose nozzle with
water that spurts randomly -- so keep your antennae up!
- And don't forget to look out for the
leaky hose on the giant spigot.
- Everyone, from the smallest larva to
the biggest bug, will think this is cool!
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Disney Note: This
attraction closes at dusk. |
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Disney Tip: Everyone loves playing in the water! The attractions
in "a bug's land" offer a great opportunity for Teens and smaller
children to enjoy fun together. |
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Disney Trivia: This
attraction opened in 2002 as part of "a bug's land." |
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Disney Tip: Experience this attraction two different ways: as a
driver and as a passenger. This a great opportunity for Teens and
smaller children to enjoy fun together. |
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Disney Trivia: The
story of the S.S. rustworthy is that it was originally called the
"S.S. Trustworthy" before a storm cost it a letter "T." |
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"a bug's land" Entertainment
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- The Ugly Bug Ball
You're invited to the biggest bash the
insect world has ever known! Every bug who's any bug is going to be
there!
- Fun-filled interactive stage show
- Madame Butterfly and her bee-lightful
friends host this musical revue
- Learn the latest dance moves from the
Heimlich Maneuver to the Tarantula Tango
- Kids, sit down in front to join in the
fun, even if you dance with six left feet!
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Disney Trivia:
The Heimlich maneuver is
named for surgeon, Henry Heimlich, who popularized his procedure for
saving choking victims starting in 1974.
The jitterbug is a variation of a
two-step swing dance that may include acrobatic variations. This
dance craze swept the U.S. in the 1930s and 40s. |
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This California Adventure district showcases some of the name sakes
various cultural and historical highlights. |
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- Bountiful Valley Farm
“Harvest” the good times at the funniest
farm in “a bug's land.”
- Visit your friends from “a bug's life”
- Irrigation Station water play area
gushes with fun
- Climb aboard massive Caterpillar farm
equipment
- Learn about the bounty of California,
the nation's number one farming state - It's edu-licious!
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Disney Tip:
On hot days head for the Irrigation
Station water maze. Feel
free to climb on the Caterpillar Tractors. |
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Disney Trivia:
Did you know that
California is the number one farming state in the nation? |
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- Golden Dreams
Come along with Califia, the Queen of
California, as she makes a dazzling entrance into the theater and
invites you on a magical journey. This inspiring film brings to life the
stories of the women and men who have made California the land of golden
dreams.
- Enter through a replica of the rotunda
of the famous San Francisco landmark, Palace of Fine Arts
- Spectacular 70-mm film
- Dramatic recreations
- Surprising in-theater effects
- Stirring star-filled musical finale
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Disney Note:
This is an enriching and inspiring story for children and
parents alike. It may be of particular interest to school children
who are studying California. |
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Disney Trivia:
The "Picture Bride" scene
was filmed on Mare Island, Vallejo, California. The set included a
partial reconstruction of a steamship for the arrival of the brides
down a gangplank. Eleven
consultants, including historians, professors, authors and
librarians participated in this show's development. |
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- Golden Vine Winery
Indulge yourself in the gracious lifestyle
that fine wine represents. This superb winery experience awaits you in a
romantic California Mission-style setting.
- Sample gourmet food
- Enjoy new vintages at the daily wine
tastings
- Stroll through an actual vineyard
- Dine in a family-style Italian
trattoria or the elegant Vineyard Room
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Disney Trivia:
This is one of the original Disney's California Adventure park
attractions. |
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Disney Note:
Everything could get wet on Grizzly River Run.
Lockers, located near the entrance to
the attraction, are free of charge for the first two hours. After
that, the locker charge is $1.00 per half-hour. |
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Disney Tip: Look around Grizzly Peak to see stone tools,
petroglyphs (rock carvings) and rock paintings created by Miwoks, a
Native American tribe. |
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- Mission Tortilla Factory
Get a taste of California heritage as you
watch fresh dough transformed into hot, tasty tortillas. A variety of
storytelling techniques "round" out the experience:
- Murals
- Vignettes
- A special behind-the-scenes walking
tour
- Special cooking and tasting
demonstrations
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Disney Tip: Enjoy free and delicious food samples.
Watch for the cooking demonstrations. |
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Disney Tip: This is a great place for children to burn off
excess energy. Notice that
the Story Circle is surrounded by animal carvings based on native
American tales. |
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Disney Trivia: The
Millennium Tree is a cross-section of a tree marked with
California's historical dates. It is a real tree that felled by a
storm in 1937. |
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- Seasons of the Vine
This theatrical event takes you through the
yearly miracle of nature that produces a bottle of wine.
- Transport yourself through a magic
window to a California vineyard
- Gather in the winery's traditional
barrel room
- Introduced by a winery worker
- Seasons unfold before your eyes, each
with its own beauty, challenges -- and even villains
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Disney Trivia:
Seasons of the Vine is narrated by Academy Award-winning actor
Jeremy Irons. The Seasons of
the Vine show actually begins in whatever season we are
experiencing.
This is one of the original
Disney's California Adventure park attractions. |
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Disney Tip:
Be sure to notice the smells of pine
and oranges during certain fragrant scenes.
Look out for the hidden Mickey on the
back of the golf ball. |
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Disney Trivia:
A special parade had to be staged just for the shot of
Disneyland park. |
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- The Boudin Bakery
Witness the secrets of a 150-year-old
process through a glass-walled tour of the Boudin Bakery.
- The unobstructed look into the art of
creating the world-famous Sourdough bread
- Hosted by famous celebrities
- A hilarious video presentation
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Disney Tip:
Be sure to notice the smells of pine
and oranges during certain fragrant scenes.
Look out for the hidden Mickey on the
back of the golf ball. |
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Disney Trivia:
Boudin has produced
sourdough bread uninterrupted for 150 years.
Boudin is the oldest operating French
bread bakery in Northern California.
The celebrity hosts of the video
presentation are Rosie O'Donnell and Colin Mochrie. |
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Golden State Entertainment
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- "The Magic of Brother Bear" Totem
Ceremony
The Disney animated feature film "Brother
Bear" comes to life only at Disney's California Adventure park at our
all new "The Magic of Brother Bear" Totem Ceremony.
- Come listen to a heartfelt and
humorous tale told by the Wood Carver.
- You and your family can meet the
characters from "Brother Bear," Koda and Kenai, and get a great big
bear hug.
- Enjoy the comic relief from the wacky
moose pair Rutt and Tuke.
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This rather large district situated along one edge of the lake is home to
roughly half the attractions. Nicely themed to represent a by gone era of
turn of the century amusement park. But guest beware this is no
Disneyland. Imaginneers took a break when it came to the attractions and
imported a variety of less the state of art Ferris wheel and other
assorted midway type rides. |
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Disney Tip: Listen for the on-board audio track that is
choreographed to the coaster's twists, turns and loops.
Smile as you go into the last turn
as you are having your picture taken! |
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Disney Trivia:
Much of the steel on California Screamin' is used to create the
illusion that this is a vintage wooden coaster. |
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- Games of the Boardwalk
Test your skill and try your luck at these
festive old-time boardwalk pastimes. Seven old-fashioned midway games
have been updated with a fun-in-the-sun look and feel. Take your pick
from:
- Boardwalk Bowl
- Shore Shot
- San Joaquin Valley
- New Haul Fishery
- Angels in the Outfield
- Dolphin Derby
- Cowhuenga Pass
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Disney Note:
You must pay separately to play each of the Games of the
Boardwalk. |
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- Golden Zephyr
These stainless steel silver bullet rockets
glisten in the California sun as they take you for a spin at the water's
edge.
- Orbit suspended from a 90-foot tower
in "galactic gondolas"
- Inspired by Buck Rogers and Flash
Gordon
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Disney Trivia:
The attraction swings out over Paradise Bay. |
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Disney Tip: This is a favorite attraction for children and
adults to ride together. Be sure and check height restrictions. |
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Disney Trivia: This
attraction is inspired by the classic parachute drop rides of
classic American boardwalks.
Jellyfish tentacles carry a potent
poison but jellyfish stings are rare in California waters. |
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- King Triton's Carousel
The only horse you'll find on this unique
marine menagerie of a carousel is a seahorse. This bejeweled, ornately
hand-carved, aquatic carousel features:
- A prancing herd of colorful sea horses
- Flying fish
- Musical whales
- Dancing dolphins
- Silly sea lions
- All spinning to the music
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Disney Tip: If you would like to ride on the carousel without
going up and down look for the two stationary chariots on the
carousel. |
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Disney Trivia: The 56
ornately sculpted creatures have been hand-carved and painted in
pastels by master craftspeople.
The carousel creatures are based on
designs by Disney Legend John Hench.
Did you know that no two sea creatures on the carousel are
identical? |
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Disney Tip: Make sure all loose items are removed from your
pockets. |
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Disney Trivia:
The "high striker" is one
of the most popular attractions on any Midway. Would-be muscle men
have tried their strength by hitting the mallet and ringing a bell,
to impress their dates by winning them a kewpie doll.
The plastic shields on the attraction
are to keep the Guests' screams from disturbing the neighbors who
live near the Park. |
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Disney Trivia:
Did you notice that the
giant backdrop to this attraction is an over-sized California
roadmap? |
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Disney Tip: Watch for surprises and magical effects in the show!
Enjoy the fun show on the TV monitors
that happens as you arrive. |
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Disney Trivia:
The Orange Stinger harks back to the classic chain-suspended
rotating attractions of old-time carnivals.
Oranges are one of the most popular exports of California. |
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- S.S. rustworthy
Wreak havoc on this wreck of a fireboat that
is now a wet, wacky and whimsical play zone for big and little
firefighters. The S.S. Trustworthy has run aground and been rechristened
as the S.S. rustworthy, where interactivity ensures that this boat is
three-alarm fun!
- Water cannons
- Bell-ringing
- Lever-pulling
- Wheel-turning
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Disney Tip: Because children love to frolic in this water play
area, you might want to bring an extra set of dry clothing for them. |
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Disney Trivia: The
story of the S.S. rustworthy is that it was originally called the
"S.S. Trustworthy" before a storm cost it a letter "T." |
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- Sun Wheel
Climb aboard this impressive Ferris wheel to
experience two very different kinds of rides.
- Take in the soaring views on an
exhilarating trip 16 stories in the air in stationary gondolas
- But for the real thrill-seekers among
us, try the swinging AND sliding gondolas that whip back and forth as
the wheel rotates
- Do it twice for a well-rounded
experience!
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Disney Tip: Be aware that there are two lines and each line is
for a different ride experience. There are stationary gondolas and
gondolas that swing and slide. |
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Disney Trivia:
This Ferris wheel is inspired by Coney Island's Wonder Wheel. |
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Grizzly River Run
Soarin' Over California
California Screamin'
Jumpin' Jellyfish
