Disneyland and Disney World are well-liked trip locations for teenagers of all ages, however not all rides and points of interest are applicable for youthful children. If you’re planning a visit to Disneyland with little children, it’s possible you’ll surprise what rides and points of interest are finest. Right here’s our listing of Disney’s California Journey Rides for little children.
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Disney’s California Journey Rides for Little Youngsters at Disneyland California
Earlier than leaving in your trip, examine the Disneyland web site to see the present peak necessities and trip adjustments/closures. It’s all the time a good suggestion to be ready upfront so there’s no disappointment together with your children whenever you arrive.
Disney Jr Dance Get together
When my children had been little, the earlier iteration of this attraction was amongst their favorites. The Disney Jr Dance Get together is a must-do for any children who love the most well-liked exhibits on Disney Junior.
This can be a present, not a trip. It runs for about half-hour, so that you’ll need to examine the schedule within the Disneyland app. Characters on the attraction are all the time topic to vary, however presently, they embrace Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Mickey, and Minnie.
Golden Zephyr
The Golden Zephyr is a retro outer space-themed spinning trip, positioned in Paradise Gardens Park. Due to its location, it closes early when the Worlds of Colour present is taking part in.
The trip autos of the Golden Zephyr are old school area gondolas, the place a number of individuals sit in a single car. There’s no peak restriction.
Whereas it spins and goes up within the air a bit, it’s a gentle trip. Strains are typically not too lengthy.
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is a new-ish trip at Disney’s California Journey. It’s positioned on Pixar Pier, and there’s no peak restriction. It additionally typically doesn’t have too lengthy of a line.
You’ll board a “Reminiscence Mover” car, accommodating as much as about 4 passengers. It spins and goes up within the air however could be very delicate. It’s a cute trip and is enjoyable for teenagers who’re followers of Inside Out.
Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Situated on Pixar Pier is Jessie’s Critter Carousel, which was beforehand King Triton’s Carousel of the Sea. It’s a conventional carousel themed for Toy Story.
There are not any trip peak necessities, which is nice for youthful children. Jessie’s Critter Carousel does near accommodate World of Colour, so you should definitely trip this attraction early earlier than it closes.
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Journey
Board a clamshell trip car (accommodating 2-4 passengers) and journey via Ariel’s journey underneath the ocean. As you trip via the scenes, you’ll see all your favourite elements of The Little Mermaid and listen to your favourite songs (together with Below the Sea).
This can be a enjoyable trip for teenagers of all ages, with no peak restriction. There are scenes with Ursula which may be slightly horrifying, however they aren’t overly scary.
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Journey is positioned in Paradise Gardens Park and has a coated queue. Lightning Lane is obtainable right here.
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Based mostly on the unique Monsters, Inc. film, this darkish trip is positioned within the Hollywood Land part of Disney’s California Journey. It’s tucked away in a nook, so that you’ll need to examine the map to make sure you know precisely the place it’s.
The trip itself takes you thru the story of Monsters Inc. as Mike and Sulley journey to return Boo again dwelling. This trip has no peak restriction, and a Lightning Lane is accessible.
Pixar Pal-A-Spherical – Non-Swinging
One of many centerpieces of Pixar Pier at Disney’s California Journey is the Pixar Pal-A-Spherical. This Ferris wheel options each swinging and non-swinging gondolas. There are separate traces to decide on which expertise works finest for you.
The non-swinging gondola might be your higher possibility if touring with little ones. Whereas each sorts don’t have any peak restriction, the swinging automobiles is extra of a thrill expertise.
Toy Story Halfway Mania!
Toy Story Halfway Mania, positioned on Pixar Pier in Disney’s California Journey, is without doubt one of the hottest rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. As you journey round on this 4D recreation, you’ll see numerous midway-style video games wherein to compete. There’s some technique concerned, but it surely’s a gentle trip expertise for little ones.
Toy Story Halfway Mania could be very well-liked, so count on lengthy traces. Lightning Lane is accessible and is very advisable. There’s no peak restriction on this attraction.
Turtle Discuss with Crush
Turtle Discuss with Crush is a stay present in Hollywood Land’s Disney Animation Constructing. Present instances could be discovered within the Disneyland app – it’s finest to examine earlier than you head in that course so that you don’t have to attend too lengthy.
The present options Crush, the big sea turtle from the Discovering Nemo films. Youngsters can sit within the entrance of this theater and immediately talk with Crush via the ocean window (a video display screen). Crush interacts with viewers members, and the present is a extremely enjoyable expertise for teenagers.
Animation Academy
Animation Academy is subsequent to Turtle Discuss with Crush within the Hollywood Land’s Disney Animation Constructing. On this expertise, you’ll get the chance to discover ways to draw one among Disney’s iconic characters from one among Disney’s animators.
The drawing course of is damaged down into easy-to-learn steps, and everybody leaves with their very personal drawing as a memento. This expertise runs each half-hour.
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Journey
Situated within the park’s Avengers Campus part, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Journey is an interactive darkish trip. After a quick pre-show, you’ll be loaded right into a trip car the place you’ll battle quickly replicating Spider-Bots.
This can be a well-liked trip, and Lightning Lane is accessible. I like to recommend using it very first thing within the morning or using Lightning Lane.
What’s your favourite Disney’s California Journey trip for younger children?
