Rides That Are Worth It - Disneyland
We all have different tastes when it comes to rollercoasters and attractions, and it's hard to tell what you may or may not like during your first visit to Disneyland. Lucky for you, this article has a brief description of the intensity of each ride, what rides are worth waiting for, and more!
This is a list of all of the attractions in Disneyland California (excluding the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge). The information about wait times is an average estimate, and is based on the summer season during the afternoons, as it's the busiest time of the day. Wait times may vary. **means they are worth waiting for.
Disneyland
Alice in Wonderland
Moderate wait time (10-30 minutes)
Tame, themed scenic ride
Low intensity
Astro Orbiter:
Short wait time (10-15 minutes)
Goes around in continuous circles
Moderate intensity
Autopia**:
Long wait time (30-50 minutes)
Drive an automatic car on different tracks with scenic routes
Moderate intensity
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad**:
Long wait time (30-60 minutes)
Fast and intense ride, the "ghost train" twists, turns, and flies over hills rapidly
High intensity
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters**:
Moderate wait time (20-30 minutes)
Ride around in a cart and shoot at targets against your opponent, rack up points
Low intensity
Casey Jr Circus Train:
Short wait time (10-20 minutes)
Tame train ride for the whole family
Low intensity
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes:
Moderate wait time (20-30 minutes)
Canoe a real boat across the waters
Moderate intensity
Disneyland Monorail:
Short wait time (20 minutes)
An elevated train around the park to get to different lands
Low intensity
Disneyland Railroad:
Short wait time (10-20 minutes)
Ride the train to see the park
Low intensity
Dumbo the Flying Elephant:
Short wait time (10-15 minutes)
Goes around in continuous circles
Moderate intensity
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage:
Long wait time (30-50 minutes)
Underwater submarine ride with scenic views
Low intensity
Haunted Mansion**:
Long wait time (20-50 minutes)
Ride a "doom buggy" around a scenic, haunted mansion
Low intensity
Hyperspace Mountain**:
Long wait time (30-70 minutes)
A rollercoaster, but in the dark!
High intensity
Indiana Jones Adventure**:
Long wait time (30-70 minutes)
A themed rollercoaster with lots of bumps, sharp turns, and visual effects
High intensity
"it's a small world":
Moderate wait time (20-40 minutes)
An indoor boat ride with scenic routes and a signature song
Low intensity
Jungle Cruise**:
Short wait time (10-25 minutes)
An outdoor boat ride with a tour guide and special effects
Low intensity
King Arthur Carrousel:
Short wait time (10-20 minutes)
A themed carrousel
Low intensity
Mad Tea Party:
Short wait time (10-20 minutes)
Sit in a tea cup and ride around in circles going every direction
Moderate intensity
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh:
Short wait time (5-15 minutes)
Tame, themed scenic ride
Low intensity
Mark Twain Riverboat:
Moderate wait time (20-30 minutes)
A large boat ride around the river
Low intensity
Matterhorn Bobsleds**:
Moderate wait time (15-30 minutes)
Ride a bobsled around the twists and turns of a mountain
High intensity
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride:
Moderate wait time (15-30 minutes)
Tame, themed scenic ride
Low intensity
Peter Pan's Flight**:
Long wait time (20-60 minutes)
Tame, themed, flying scenic ride
Low intensity
Pinocchio's Daring Journey:
Moderate wait time (15-30 minutes)
Tame, themed scenic ride
Low intensity
Pirate's of the Caribbean**:
Moderate wait time (10-30 minutes)
Themed boat ride with 2 drops
Moderate intensity
Snow White's Scary Adventures:
Moderate wait time (10-30 minutes)
Tame, themed scenic ride
Low intensity
Splash Mountain **:
Long wait time (20-60 minutes)
Log ride with a 50 foot drop
High intensity
Star Tours**:
Moderate wait time (15-40 minutes)
Themed simulation ride
High intensity
Storybook Land Canal Boats:
Moderate wait time (10-30 minutes)
A boat ride with a tour guide with scenic routes
Low intensity