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10 Best Disney California Adventure Rides

Disney California Adventure doesn’t disappoint when it comes to rides. You will find everything from kid-friendly to thrill rides at this park and there will definitely be some Disney California Adventure rides you will want to prioritize on your trip.

Best Disney California Adventure Rides

Best Disney California Adventure Rides

This part of Disneyland is packed full of great rides and attractions. These are what we consider to be the BEST Disney Califonia Adventure rides!

1. Soarin’ Over California

One of the best family rides at Disneyland California Adventure has you soaring above California.

Utilizing IMAX digital technology, this flight simulator will bring you feet above the orange groves and the Golden Gate Bridge before hovering above Disneyland for a close-up fireworks display.

At various times, this ride does change out to Soarin’ Around the World (the same ride you find in Disney World) that takes guests on a ride through major global landmarks.

Mike & Sulley Ride

2. Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue

Fans of Monsters, Inc are going to love helping Mike and Sulley return Boo safely back to her home before Randall captures her! 

While following Mike and Sulley, guests will see many of the famous scenes from the movie as well as beloved Monster, Inc. characters.

3. Goofy’s Sky School

Learn how to fly like Goofy on this short rollercoaster adventure!

You will take off in a flght-training vehicle going some 3 stories in the air before zip zagging your way through 1,200 feet of track.

Carsland Racers

4. Radiator Springs Racers

Jump in a car and take a ride through Radiator Springs! This ride has you racing down Highway 66.

Cars Ride characters

Along the way, you will find several of your favorite Pixar Cars characters making appearances.

It is one of the most popular rides at California Adventure, so make sure that you use your Lightning Lane pass!

5. The Incredicoaster

Probably one of the best rides at California Adventure is located at Pixar Pier.

The Incredicoaster ride has you going on a chase after baby Jack-Jack.

In order to catch him, you will have to go through drops, twists, turns and even an inversion!

Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout

6. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT

This action-packed thrill ride is based on the movie of the same name.

Ride along with Star-Lord and his gang as they escape from The Collector’s Fortress.

Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout

If you’ve ridden Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror in Disney World, you will recognize this as the same ride with different theming!

7. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Peter Parker needs your help! His spider bots have gone loose and it is up to you and your web-slinging ability to grab them!

NEW WEB Spiderman Ride at Marvel Universe

This ride has you competing with others in your vehicle to get the top score so make sure you use all your spidey senses!

Midway Mania Disneyland

8. Toy Story Midway Mania

For this ride, guests will board a Carnival Ride Tram to play a host of virtual carnival games against the other players in your vehicle. 

Here is the list of games you will play:

  • Game 1: Hamm & Eggs. Knockdown barnyard animal targets using hard-boiled eggs.
  • Game 2: Rex & Trixie’s Dino Darts. Launch darts to pop balloons in this game starring Rex and Trixie.
  • Game 3: Green Army Men Shoot Camp. Baseball toss game that gives you the chance to break plates.
  • Game 4: Buzz Lightyear’s Flying Tossers. It’s your favorite ring toss game but this time you will be tossing them on Aliens!
  • Game 5: Woody’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Gallery. Shoot suction-cup-tipped darts at a variety of mine-cart targets. You will be on a race to the finish with this one!
Little Mermaid Ride

9. The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

On this ride, you will ride in a clam shell type vehicle as you go through a musical journey through the story of the Little Mermaid.

Ariel Ride in Fantasyland

It begins with Ariel and her collection of whosits and whatsits, goes through her losing her voice and falling in love with Prince Eric.

The finale showcases Ariel and Eric on their wedding day.

Grizzly River Run

10. Grizzly River Run

If you don’t mind getting wet, Grizzly River Run is a ride you won’t want to miss.

Grizzle Rafts in Disneyland

This intense white-water raft adventure takes guests on a spinning white water journey through the iconic Grizzly Peak.

Disney California Adventure

Those considering visiting Disneyland California should make sure to visit California Adventure as well. These are just a few of the many great rides in California Adventure you will get to experience!

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