California Adventure Attractions: Preschool Appeal

1. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Grizzly Peak

ALL

(3.8/5 · 1,603 reviews)

PS

(4.7/5 · 95 reviews)

Elaborate playground and obstacle course

Assistive Listening; Must Be Ambulatory

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30

2. The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(3.8/5 · 5,223 reviews)

PS

(4.6/5 · 215 reviews)

Track ride in the dark

Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

3. Jessie's Critter Carousel in Pixar Pier

ALL

(3.6/5 · 1,163 reviews)

PS

(4.6/5 · 107 reviews)

Carousel

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

4. Turtle Talk with Crush in Hollywood Land

ALL

(4.1/5 · 1,655 reviews)

PS

(4.5/5 · 98 reviews)

An interactive animated film

Assistive Listening; Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

5. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land

ALL

(4.0/5 · 3,931 reviews)

PS

(4.4/5 · 200 reviews)

Midway-type whip ride

Physical Considerations; Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

RESTRICTIONS: 32 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

6. Toy Story Midway Mania! in Pixar Pier

ALL

(4.6/5 · 6,301 reviews)

PS

(4.3/5 · 220 reviews)

3-D ride-through indoor shooting gallery

Video Captioning; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

7. Mickey's PhilharMagic in Hollywood Land

ALL

(4.0/5 · 1,891 reviews)

PS

(4.3/5 · 68 reviews)

4-D Movie

Reflective Captioning; Assistive Listening; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

8. The Amazing Spider-Man! in Avengers Campus

ALL

(4.0/5 · 1,533 reviews)

PS

(4.3/5 · 42 reviews)

Flying Super Hero

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

9. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! in Hollywood Land

ALL

(3.7/5 · 5,003 reviews)

PS

(4.2/5 · 190 reviews)

Dark ride

Handheld Captioning; Audio Description; Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

10. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters in Cars Land

ALL

(3.7/5 · 3,601 reviews)

PS

(4.2/5 · 162 reviews)

Car Dancing Ride

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

RESTRICTIONS: 32 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

11. Silly Symphony Swings - Tandem in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(3.8/5 · 259 reviews)

Swings rotating around a central tower

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV; No Service Animals

RESTRICTIONS: 40 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Not rated highly by any age group

12. Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land

ALL

(4.8/5 · 6,803 reviews)

PS

(4.2/5 · 186 reviews)

Automotive dark ride with high-speed thrills

Physical Considerations; Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

Lightning Lane Single Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 40 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

13. Soarin' Around the World in Grizzly Peak

ALL

(4.6/5 · 6,533 reviews)

PS

(4.2/5 · 169 reviews)

Flight-simulation ride

Video Captioning; Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV; No Service Animals

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 40 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

14. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus

ALL

(4.3/5 · 2,501 reviews)

PS

(4.1/5 · 66 reviews)

Interactive Spider-Man Simulator

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry, Annual Passholder Extended Hours

15. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind in Pixar Pier

ALL

(3.2/5 · 1,215 reviews)

PS

(4.1/5 · 70 reviews)

Spinning Balloon ride

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Seniors

16. World of Color in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(4.5/5 · 2,157 reviews)

PS

(4.0/5 · 76 reviews)

Fountain show with special effects

Audio Description; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

17. Pixar Pal-A-Round - Non Swinging in Pixar Pier

ALL

(3.8/5 · 1,459 reviews)

PS

(3.9/5 · 76 reviews)

Ferris wheel

Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

18. Sorcerer's Workshop in Hollywood Land

ALL

(3.6/5 · 873 reviews)

PS

(3.9/5 · 35 reviews)

Closed - Reopens May 13, 2025

Interactive Disney Movie Exhibits

May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

19. Golden Zephyr in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(3.4/5 · 1,735 reviews)

PS

(3.9/5 · 68 reviews)

Zephyrs spinning around a central tower

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

20. Jumpin' Jellyfish in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(3.1/5 · 1,255 reviews)

PS

(3.9/5 · 81 reviews)

Parachute ride

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV; No Service Animals

RESTRICTIONS: 40 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School

21. Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging in Pixar Pier

ALL

(3.6/5 · 1,669 reviews)

PS

(3.5/5 · 55 reviews)

Ferris wheel

Must Transfer to Standard Wheelchair

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

22. Grizzly River Run in Grizzly Peak

ALL

(4.4/5 · 3,035 reviews)

PS

(3.5/5 · 73 reviews)

White-water raft ride

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV; No Service Animals

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 42 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

23. Goofy's Sky School in Paradise Gardens Park

ALL

(3.7/5 · 3,535 reviews)

PS

(3.4/5 · 86 reviews)

Disney version of a wild (or mad) mouse ride

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 42 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

24. Animation Academy in Hollywood Land

ALL

(4.3/5 · 1,943 reviews)

PS

(3.3/5 · 47 reviews)

Behind-the-scenes look at Disney animation

Assistive Listening

APPEALS TO: Pre-School, Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

25. The Bakery Tour in San Fransokyo Square

ALL

(3.2/5 · 1,415 reviews)

PS

(2.6/5 · 38 reviews)

Free Bread! (plus a short film)

Video Captioning; May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV

APPEALS TO: Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

26. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! in Avengers Campus

ALL

(4.5/5 · 5,787 reviews)

PS

(2.3/5 · 109 reviews)

Sci-fi-theme indoor thrill ride

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 40 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

27. Incredicoaster in Pixar Pier

ALL

(4.6/5 · 5,463 reviews)

PS

(2.2/5 · 55 reviews)

Big, bad roller coaster

Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV; No Service Animals

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

RESTRICTIONS: 48 in. or taller

APPEALS TO: Grade School, Teens, Young Adult, Over 30, Seniors

OPEN FOR: Early Entry

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