 GOLDEN STATE - The Golden State in Disney’s California Adventure
Park brings to life the diversity of the land, the people and the history
of the great state of California. From the gold rush of the mid 1800s to
today’s technological gold rush of the Silicon Valley, California is the
state of opportunity. Is it the climate, the scenic wonders, the bountiful
land or the free-spirited attitude that draws people from all over the
world? In fact, it’s all of these things and more, all celebrated in grand
style in the Golden State.
PARADISE PIER - Inside Disney’s California Adventure, the all-new
theme park at The Disneyland Resort, it’s endless summer all year ‘round
at the land known as Paradise Pier. Reminiscent of “thrills and chills”
seaside recreation parks of years gone by, Paradise Pier incorporates
nostalgia with state-of-the-art technology in an atmosphere that
invigorates the senses with sights, sounds and high energy excitement at
every turn. In a colorful atmosphere set around a lush oceanfront lagoon,
Paradise Pier offers guests the ultimate sun ‘n fun California experience
with rides, midway games, boardwalk entertainment, and beach-themed food
emporiums for snacks or sit-down dining. It’s an all-encompassing, all
exciting and all California experience.
HOLLYWOOD PICTURES BACKLOT - Stretching two blocks, the Disney’s
California Adventure Park version of Hollywood Boulevard features building
facades that actually mirror classic structures in the real Hollywood,
such as the famous Max Factor building, with attention to detail provided
by a Hollywood set designer. The architecture not only represents the
glory days of the world famous city but also incorporates its history into
the fabric of the design. Strolling along the famous street, guests will
encounter shops, restaurants and attractions that are all uniquely
Hollywood-oriented.
A BUGS LAND - In “a bug’s land” and “Flik’s Fun Fair,” inspired by
the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios’ film A
Bug’s Life, kids can experience a fun-filled world from a bug’s point of
view. The “Flik’s Fun Fair” environment features attractions designed
especially for young children and their families.Quick Links:
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Golden State
Golden Dreams
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California’s rich history is explored in an
original motion picture created exclusively for Disney’s
California Adventure Park called “Golden Dreams,” a moving story
of the people and events that shaped the state. |
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Soarin' Over California
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Utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology,
this ride takes guests on a soaring free flight over the scenic
wonders of California, that features a wondrous journey over
Yosemite, the Napa Valley, Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe, San Diego
and more beautiful locations throughout the state. Feel the
sweeping wind currents and smell the scent of orange blossoms
along the way while a dramatic musical score further enhances
the most realistic free flight experience ever developed for a
theme park attraction. |
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Golden Vine Winery
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“Seasons of the Vine,” a seven-minute
presentation which tells the story of wine growing throughout
the four seasons of the year. Presented by Robert
Mondavi. |
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Grizzly River Run
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Majestically set in the center of Golden State is
Grizzly Peak, a rock-carved Grizzly Bear mountain featuring the
great California icon crafted in stone at its peak. Grizzly
River Run is an exciting mountain river rapids ride that takes
guests aboard an expedition raft where the rushing currents
sweep them splashing down and around the mammoth peak. |
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Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
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A precarious obstacle course featuring cable
slides, rope bridges, rock climbing and cargo netting woven
through the treetops. Evoking memories of a fun-filled family
camping experience, the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail also
offers educational programs on the great outdoors along with
folksy homespun entertainment. Height and age
requirements on certain challenges. |
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Mission Tortilla Factory
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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.
Hosted by Mission Foods |
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The Boudin Bakery
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Witness the secrets of a 150-year-old process
through a glass-walled tour of the Boudin Bakery hosted by Rosie
O'Donnell and Colin Mochrie. Hosted by Boudin Bakery. |
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Paradise Pier
California' Screamin'
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A colossal roller coaster patterned after the
world’s great wooden coasters. Catapult to 55 mph up a launch
ramp on a white-knuckle ride up, down, around and over the
nearly two-mile long track with several steeply angled drops and
a unique 360-degree loop around the interior circle of a Mickey
Mouse face icon prominently featured on the attraction. The
high-intensity ride also features several “scream tunnels” which
elevate the thrills to even greater heights. Single
Rider Line is also available for this attraction. |
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Games of the Boardwalk
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What would a California amusement park be without
midway games? Paradise Pier features its own brand of skill-game
fun alongside the boardwalk at the edge of the lagoon. |
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Golden Zephyr
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A nostalgic Buck Rogers’ rocket ship ride, spins
guest out over the Paradise Bay. |
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Jumpin' Jellyfish
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A kid’s-sized version of a vertical thrill ride
is presented on this parachute attraction. Themed to an
underwater kelp bed, riders are seated aboard a brightly colored
jellyfish and lifted up via twin parachute towers to the very
top where the jellyfish unfolds and sends guests floating back
down to ground level. |
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King Triton's Carousel
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Located underneath California Screamin’ this
one-of-a-kind ocean-themed carousel features marine creatures
instead of horses. Included among the denizens of the deep are
dolphins, sea otters, sea horses and grouper. |
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Maliboomer
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Based on the “test-your-strength with a
sledgehammer and ring the bell” game, this ride positions guests
in an enclosure and vertically skyrockets them up 200 feet via a
high-powered compressed air launch system to hit the top and
sound the gong. The super-speed thrust actually produces the
feeling of multiple G-forces. Guests can catch their breath on
the ride down paced at a much more moderate rate. |
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Mulholland Madness
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A mini-roller coaster for the younger set, this
takes riders on a wild and wacky trip on the California freeway
system. Set alongside a huge freeway map, the automobile themed
vehicles are routed over a maze of roadways and interchanges in
a fun-filled experience that can best be described as pint-sized
freeway frolics. |
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Orange Stiner
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A massive steel structure fashioned in the image
of a half-peeled California orange. Inside the “orange” is a
unique ride that places passengers aboard bumble-bee themed ride
vehicles that swing around the inside perimeter of the fruit,
all to the buzz of a hive’s worth of bees. |
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S.S. rustworthy
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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! Presented by
McDonald's |
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Sun Wheel
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Situated at the edge of the Paradise Bay is the
150-foot-tall Sun Wheel which, at first glance, might seem like
a traditional Ferris wheel. But this is no ordinary Ferris
wheel. Standing taller than Disneyland’s Matterhorn Mountain,
with a huge revolving sunburst set in its center, the Sun Wheel
is actually a ride within a ride. Guests board the attraction
vehicle and are lifted up and around the giant wheel. Some are
also moved within the spokes of the structure, sliding along
interior curves as the wheel turns. This is one Ferris wheel
guests will never forget! |
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Hollywood Pictures Backlot
a bug's land
Parades
Disney's Electrical Parade
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The cherished Disney’s Electrical Parade
(formerly called the Main Street Electrical Parade) originated
at Disneyland® park in 1972 and has since been performed at
Disney theme parks around the globe. The pageant’s illuminating
nighttime performances, coupled with its distinctive “Baroque
Hoedown” synthesized soundtrack comes to Disney's California
Adventure. Performed on Fridays,
Saturdays, summer evenings and other times throughout the year
in the Performance Corridor. Check guidemap for days,
showtimes and parade route. |
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Block
Party Bash
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The music
and excitement are cranked to the max for this high-energy street
extravaganza as Disney presents the Pixar Film Pals, who invite you to
dance and play as they party their way through Disney's California
Adventure! The wildest block party in Disney history entertains guests
with a non-stop musical parade that doubles as a fun-filled interactive
street spectacular! Performed daily in
the Performance Corridor. Check guidemap for showtimes and
route. There are three Party Zone locations throughout the
park. Look for banners along the parade route in Sunshine
Plaza, "a bug's land" and near Golden Dreams. |
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