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

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Image from: disneyparks.disney.go.com

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

Image from: slashfilm.com

Image from: slashfilm.com

"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

Image from: flickr.com/photos/hawaiianvirtualtours/6109310155

Image from: flickr.com/photos/hawaiianvirtualtours/6109310155

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