Here we list the basic descriptions -- or "what is is" -- each attraction at Disney California Adventure:
| Attraction | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Animation Academy | Behind-the-scenes look at Disney animation |
| Anna & Elsa's Royal Welcome | Character Greeting |
| California Screamin' | Big, bad roller coaster |
| Character Close-Up | Toy Story Zoetrope and artwork exhibit |
| Disney Junior Dance Party | Dance party for children |
| DJ's Dance 'n Drive | Mobile Dance Party |
| Five & Dime | Jazzy musical performers |
| Flik's Flyers | Suspended "baskets" swing around a central axis |
| Francis' Ladybug Boogie | adaptation of the Mad Tea Party |
| Frozen - Live at the Hyperion | Musical Show |
| Golden Zephyr | Zephyrs spinning around a central tower |
| Goofy's Sky School | Disney version of a wild (or mad) mouse ride |
| Grizzly River Run | White-water raft ride |
| Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! | Sci-fi-theme indoor thrill ride |
| Heimlich's Chew Chew Train | Train ride |
| It's Tough to Be a Bug! | 3-D movie |
| Jumpin' Jellyfish | Parachute ride |
| King Triton's Carousel | Merry-go-round |
| Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters | Car Dancing Ride |
| Mater's Junkyard Jamboree | Midway-type whip ride |
| Mickey's Fun Wheel - Non Swinging | Ferris wheel |
| Mickey's Fun Wheel - Swinging | Ferris wheel |
| Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! | Dark ride |
| Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Men | Percussion Show |
| Paradise Garden Bandstand | International Music Acts |
| Princess Dot Puddle Park | Water-filled kids play area |
| Radiator Springs Racers | Automotive dark ride with high-speed thrills |
| Red Car News Boys | Newsies-style singing paperboys |
| Red Car Trolley | Scenic in-park transportation |
| Redwood Creek Challenge Trail | Elaborate playground and obstacle course |
| Silly Symphony Swings - Single | Swings rotating around a central tower |
| Silly Symphony Swings - Tandem | Swings rotating around a central tower |
| Soarin' Around the World | Flight-simulation ride |
| Sorcerer's Workshop | Interactive Disney Movie Exhibits |
| The Bakery Tour | Free Bread! (plus a short film) |
| The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure | Track ride in the dark |
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | 3-D ride-through indoor shooting gallery |
| Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies | Bumper Cars, by Disney |
| Turtle Talk with Crush | An interactive animated film |
| World of Color | Fountain show with special effects |
"What It Is" at Other Parks
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