Top 10 Dizzying & Dazzling Disneyland Rides!

If you’re heading to California this summer to visit Laguna Beach, don’t forget to save some time for Disneyland while you are in the area. Disneyland has many new and classic rides that are enjoyed daily by children and adults. We’ve broken down the top ten “Must Experience” attractions at Disneyland from tamest to wildest, with size restrictions and accessibility notes so can know which rides will be safe and enjoyable for your family. There are also services such as Lifelock that can be a great resource for protecting your identity when away from home. In other words, stay smart, safe and organized before getting Disney-fied! Here is our top ten list of rides at Disneyland:

Captain EO

A 3D show playing every 18 minutes and starring the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the legendary Anjelica Huston. It is the story of how a “rag tag” crew of space travelers use music to unlock the inner beauty of an evil Supreme Leader, bringing joy to a dark world and its inhabitants. The show has wonderful sound and screen that rivals even the best home entertainment system with digital cable and surround sound. Plus, the seats move, giving viewers an interactive feel.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and ECV Accessible. Hearing Disability Services.
Age/Size Restrictions: None.

Pirates of the Caribbean

The ride that inspired the movies now includes several characters from the films, including quite a few sightings of Captain Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean is gentle boat ride past pirate caves, cannonball battles and other scenes people will recognize from the movies.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services. Visual Disability Services.
Age/Size Restrictions: None.

Peter Pan’s Flight

A Disney favorite with children of all ages, including kids at heart. Peter Pan’s Flight is a very gentle ride that flies visitors over London and scenes from Disney’s Peter Pan movie.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services. Visual Disability Services.
Age/Size Restrictions: None.

Haunted Mansion

A classic Disneyland attraction, the Haunted Mansion has ghosts, graves, a fortune teller and a Black Widow. This is a longer ride and great opportunity to get out of the summer heat and into some air conditioning while being entertained. Disneyland goes all out to decorate the Haunted Mansion with a “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme during the end of each year.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services. Visual Disability Services.
Age/Size Restrictions: None.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

The re-designed Star Tours ride features “Star Wars” favorites such as Princess Leia, Darth Vader, C3PO, R2D2 and a planet full of Wookies. This is a 3D simulator where visitors sit in a starship that moves side to side and up and down to follow what is on the screen. You feel like you are flying forward at light speed without going anywhere. The new Star Tours is different every time you ride it. The various scenarios are picked at random and shuffled up in a different order each time.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 40” or taller.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones is a newer addition to Disneyland and one of the most innovative and exciting rides at the park. Visitors drive through a Temple of Doom-like area and see references from the first three “Indiana Jones” films. The ride is very bumpy, in a good way. It is definitely for fans of the films and people who love intense rides.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 46” or taller.

Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is a fast, twisty bobsled ride with some surprises. Do not ride this roller coaster if you are frightened of Yettis.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle.
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 42” or taller.

Space Mountain

Space Mountain was closed and re-opened recently with an entirely new look. Space Mountain is the most traditional roller coaster type ride at Disneyland. You sit in a rocket ship and go speeding through the inside of Space Mountain surrounded by “stars.” The ride is almost completely in the dark and you cannot see the track, which makes for a thrilling, unpredictable voyage through “space.”
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle. Hearing Disability Services
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 40” or taller.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Thunder Mountain Railroad is a fast train ride through the Old West. It has a California Gold Rush theme and is one of the fastest rides in the park.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle.
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 40” or taller.

Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain is a great ride for people who like huge drops and getting splashed in the face with water. It is particularly busy during warm times of the day when visitors want to cool off. It is decorated with scenes from “Song of the South” featuring Br’er Rabbit.
Accessibility: Transfer from Wheelchair or ECV to Ride Vehicle.
Age/Size Restrictions: Must be 40” or taller.
You got ten more reasons why you should add Disneyland to your California trip itinerary. The kids have been begging you to take them forever anyway, so why not make the big leap! Knowing the safety information for each ride and knowing that your financial records are safe will help set your mind at ease while you’re whipping through a whirlwind of a fun time!