Disneyland Railroad Railroad Station

Location:  Main Street U.S.A.

Ride Type:  Steam Train

Passengers:  4-5 per row, about 350 per train

Fastpass?  No

Minimum Height:  None

Summary:  The Disneyland Railroad is a fun way to get around Disneyland.  The tracks circle the park, and there are three stops:  Main Street U.S.A., New Orleand's Square, and Mickey's Toontown.  You can board the train at any station, and ride around as many times as you would like.  Enjoy a fun commentary as well as some interesting sights along the way.  Towards the return to Main Street Station you will see a Grand Canyon and a Primeval World dioramas.

Comments:  Strollers must fold up to go on this ride, so if you rented a stroller from the Park, you can either come back to your starting point, or you can take your belongings and your stroller rental receipt and get another stroller at the next stop. Also there are no ramps to the loading station for wheel chairs as the station is considered a historical site and they are unable to renovate to make changes. For those with wheel chairs, you can board at either the New Orleans Square Station or Toontown's Station  

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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

Location: Main Street U.S.A. 

Attraction Type: Audio Animatronic Show 

Fastpass: No

Summary: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was one of the exhibits that Walt Disney created for the 1964 World Fair in New York for the State of Illinois. It was one of the original animatronics created. After the World Fair, Walt Disney brought the attraction back to Disneyland. The show is in the Opera House in Town Square and was recently refurbished in 2009 that included new audio-animatronics for Mr. Lincoln. The pre-show area has different models of Disneyland and also an area where you can see The First 50 Years movie on a small screen. 

Comments:The show takes place in a large theatre. Seating is usually first come, first served, but cast members can assist you if you wish to be near the exit. The show is very lengthy, and younger or low-functioning children may not follow the story line. The sound can be quite loud at times. You are able to exit at any time if you need to.

Main Street Cinema

Location: Main Street U.S.A.

Attraction Type: Continuous Cartoons

Summary This small theater is a standing room area that shows the original Mickey Mouse cartoons. It is just a place where you can walk in and watch them.

Main Street Riding Vehicles

Location:      Main Street U.S.A.   

RideType:    Horse-drawn and motorized vehicles

Passengers:  Varies by type

Fastpass?      No

Minimum Height:  None    

Summary:   If you are looking for a unique way to travel up Main Street towards the Park Hub, consider taking a ride on one of the different Main Street Vehicles.  You might be able to catch a ride on a horse-drawn Trolley car, a "horseless carriage" car, or a double-decker bus.  There's even a small fire truck that occassionally takes passengers on a quick three minute ride down Main Street U.S.A.

Comments:   This can be a fun diversion for children who enjoy horses - although there is a strict "no petting" rule.  It's a unique way to travel, but be aware that the rides may not operate when crowds are heavy.

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Enchanted Tiki Room

Location: Adventureland

Ride Type: Audio-Animatronic Show

Passengers: 250 guests per show

Fastpass? No

Minimum Height: None

Summary:Aloha! The Enchanted Tiki Room brings you the delights of the Hawaiian Islands, sponsored by Dole. Since 1963, the birds of the Tiki Room, headed by the MC Jose, take you on a musical adventure while singing those familiar songs "In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room" and "Let's All Sing What the Birdies Sing." After giving you a taste of a Hawaiian Luau, presented by the flowers and tikis, the Tiki Gods become angered because of the festivities, bringing the show to a close. This is a favorite attraction for adults (the perfect ride to sit down in the air conditioning and enjoy a Dole Whip), and the music is familiar, enjoyable and upbeat.

Comments: The Enchanted Tiki Room can become very dark and very loud with the thunder and lightning effects. This can be overwhelming for some children. Try to find a seat near the exit, you can ask a cast member to help you with this seating arrangement. Although this ride can overwhelm children with sensory issues, this may be an enjoyable ride for older children with higher functioning autism.

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The Jungle Cruise

Location: Adventureland

Ride Type: Boat Ride

Passengers: About 25-30 guests per boat

Fastpass? Yes

Minimum Height: None

Summary: This wacky boat ride takes you through scenes from several of the world's major rivers, including the Mekong, Congo, Nile, and Amazon Rivers. Originally created to be an educational ride, in the 1960s it became a comedic attraction, filled with bad jokes and puns performed by straight-faced captains. The ride is full of audio-animatronic animals and people, but there are a few scary scenes along the way. Plus, where else can you see the 8th wonder of the world- the backside of water?

Comments: Because this is an actual boat ride, boarding can be difficult, as the boat tends to drift away from the dock. However, casts members are there to assist guests to board and depart safely from the boat. Most children will not understand the jokes-They focus more on the audio-animatronic animals. The real fun for the adults is if you groan aloud at the captain's corny jokes-so feel free to play along!

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Indiana Jones Adventure

Location: Adventureland

Ride Type: Thrill Ride

Passengers: 4 per row, 12 per ride vehicle

Fastpass? Yes

Minimum Height: 48 inches

Summary: Enter the exciting world of our favorite explorer Indiana Jones. This is a Fastpass definite, as the wait time can be as long as two hours! When entering the attraction, you travel through the Temple of Doom, and wind your way down through the temple to the pre-show area, where a canny little video warns you to look not into the eyes of Mara. After the pre-show, you ascend and descend a set of stairs, leading you to the ride vehicle, a jeep that takes you through the temple. When the ride begins, you will go through one of three doors: Unlimited wealth, eternal youth, and ultimate knowledge. Then you take off, trying to escape the temple, with help from Indiana Jones, of course. All Praise the Eye!

Comments: This is a High Adventure Thrill Ride! If you have any health problems or are pregnant, this is not a recommended ride. A warning for parents: this ride has sudden turns and sounds, is very loud, and can be scary at times. This can easily cause sensory overload in children.
If your child enjoys these kinds of rides, there are a couple little interactive parts on the way to the ride vehicle. Along the way look for a giant bamboo pole on the left hand side of the path (where the skulls and spikes are) and give it a tug. The roof starts to "collapse", only being held up by this bamboo pole. Also, there will be a well with a rope and a sign reading "Do Not Pull." Pull the rope, and you will hear a man falling back into the water (it takes about 1 minute to reset, so don't continuously pull on the rope). If your child needs to stay in a wheelchair or stroller, or you have a special assistance card, a cast member will allow you to take the elevator, located before the you reach the stairs, to the other side, which helps if your child cannot stand in lines.

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Aladdin's Oasis

Location: Adventureland

Ride Type: Show

Passengers: About 200

Fastpass? No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Come to this faraway place and here the story of Aladdin. Based off the 1992 feature film, Aladdin's Oasis is a 20 minute show, hosted by Kazoom and Kazeem, the head storytellers, that tells the story of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Throughout the story, some guests are selected to help perform. So hop on a carpet and fly to Aladdin's Oasis, next to the Tiki Room, and experience "A Whole New World."

Comments: The theater is located outside (Sorry, no air conditioning for this show). The show lets guests start seating 10 minutes before showtime, but many guests wait longer. The attraction is only open on weekends, except during the busiest times of the year when it is open everyday. Children are encouraged to sit on the floor in front of the stage, and there are seats and tables for adults. Try to sit close to the exit if your child doesn't do well with sitting for long periods of time. This attraction is handicap accessible, so ask a cast member for assistance to sit in the designated area. Also, strollers must be left outside, unless your stroller is marked as a wheelchair.

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Haunted Mansion

Location: New Orleans Square

RideType: Dark Ride

Passengers: 2-3 per “Doom Buggy” ride vehicle

Fastpass? No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Come and join the 999 Happy Haunts on a journey through a mansion filled with spooks, specters, and grinning ghosts. Once you enter the mansion, things may get scary for younger or lower-functioning children. You enter a room “with no windows and no doors”. The room seems to stretch, revealing the dangerous situations most of the portrait subjects were experiencing (such as walking on a tightrope over a lake of alligators). The lights go out, a voice screams, and above you is the silhouette of a hanging man. At this point, the doors open and you proceed to your “Doom Buggy” vehicle. As you journey through the mansion, you’ll encounter a ghostly ballroom, Madame Leota hovering in a crystal ball during a séance, and a spooky graveyard featuring the foolish antics of it’s ghostly inhabitants. As you leave the mansion, some of the ghosts will try to catch a ride home with you!

Comments: While this ride is funny for adults, it is scary for children with autism. The waiting area (where the room stretches) gets very crowded with guests, and can be frightening with the darkness, thunder, and other special effects. The stretching room is also an elevator that is lowered, to the attraction loading area. There is little movement that you can feel. To board and exit the ride vehicle you must transfer from a moving sidewalk which may be difficult for children with transition issues. The graveyard scenes can be frightening, because skeletons pop up suddenly from behind tombstones. At one part in the ride, the vehicle goes backwards down a gentle slope. It is best to preview the attraction for yourself before putting your child on the ride.

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Pirates of the Caribbean

Location: New Orleans Square

Ride Type:  Boat ride

Passengers:  3-5 per row, 5 rows per boat

Fastpass?  No

Minimum Height:  None

Summary: This is the original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that is now different Disney Parks. This is one of Walt's last attraction that he worked on. Originally conceived as a walk through museum of pirates, it was changed to the boat ride that we all know. Pirates of the Caribbean is the story of a group of pirates who sack the town of Port Royal.  You board your boat, then head out into the swamp of Louisiana. Davy Jones issues a warning that "dead men do tell tales", right before you take two short drops. You exit the flume in a pirate's treasure cave, complete with the skeletons of pirates who died fighting each other over the treasure.  The next scene takes you into the battle between the pirate ship and the fort, where cannon fire is exchanged on both sides.  As you enter the town, they have Carlos (they mayor perhaps?) in a well, and are questioning him about the whereabouts of Captain Jack Sparrow. See if you can spot the amazingly lifelike audio-animatronic Jack as he hides from the pirates.  You'll see a "bride auction", a group of pirates singing the traditional song ("we're really bad eggs"), the prison scene complete with dog holding the keys, and finally the treasure room.  Will Captain Jack be able to find the treasure? 

Comments:  This ride can be very intense for children with sensory issues.  The cannon fire alone is enough to overwhelm some children, and there is constant visual stimulation.  Our son (with moderate autism) loves this ride, but it may scare other children.  We recommend you send an adult who is familiar with your child on the ride first to see if it's appropriate for your situation.

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Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes

Location: Critter Country

Ride Type: Canoe Ride

Passengers: 16 per Canoe

Fastpass: None

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Take a canoe along the River of America and through three lands, Critter Country, New Orleans Square, and Frontierland.

Comments: This is an very interactive ride as the passengers are the ones powering the canoe along with two cast members. The canoes are not on a track and again powered by the cast members.

Note: The attraction is open on certain days and closes at dusk. Check for times for the attraction.

Splash Mountain

Location: Critter Country

Ride Type: Log flume water ride

Passengers: 4 ride single file, while two sit side by side in the back

Fastpass: Yes

Minimum Height: 40 inches & 3 years old. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult

Summary: Zip-a-dee-doo-dah! Br'er Rabbit is going searching for his "Laughin' Place" and you can come along for a wild water ride through the Briar Patch and beyond. Based on Disney's "Song of the South" movie, the ride introduces you to Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, Br'er Bear, and other critters (many recycled from the "America Sings" attraction that shut down years ago). The ride is a water flume ride, and there are several short drops during the ride before the spectacular drop (five stories tall!). You'll know when the big drop is coming because there are vultures on hand to heckle you. After the last drop, which offers a great view of the park, you enter a "Showboat" scene before finishing the ride.

Comments: There are several drops and the last drop is the fastest and largest. You can see this drop from the front of the ride. There are times where the ride will get dark and can be a little scary. There is a very good chance that you will get wet to soaked after all this is "Splash Mountain".

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Location: Critter Country

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 6 per Honey Hive

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: This ride is based on the Disney Movie “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh”. Visitors board a “honey pot” for a ride through the stories and adventures of Pooh Bear, Tigger, Kanga and Roo, Owl, Piglet, Eeyore, and of course the Hefalumps and Woozles. You start off in the blustery day tale, then go bouncing with Tigger through the Hundred Acre Woods. Tigger warns Pooh about Hefalumps and Woozles that steal “hunny”, but Pooh falls asleep right into the dream (and song) of the dreaded Hefalumps and Woozles. Emerging from the dream, your are immediately “submerged” into the rainy day tale. As you float through the woods, you end up at the party given in Pooh’s honor for saving the day.

Comments: This is a beautiful ride and a favorite of ours. It’s very true to the movie, so if your child is a fan, we recommend this ride. However, the scene with the Hefalumps and Woozles can be frightening with loud noises, singing, and visual overload. If that is a concern, you might have an adult in your party ride first to evaluate.

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Location:  Frontierland

Ride Type:  Train/Roller Coaster

Passengers:  2 per row, 75 rows per train

Fastpass?  Yes

Minimum Height:  40 inches minimum to ride

Summary:  Hold onto your hats for the wildest ride in the wilderness!  Big Thunder Mountain is a rollercoaster set deep in the desert amidst mine tunnels and wild scenery (including a geyser).  The rollercoaster primarily turns and banks, with no more than a few short drops (nothing major).  The ride starts out by going up a dark and spooky mine shaft, complete with bats staring at you with red eyes.  As you exit the mine shaft, the twist, turns, shakes, and jolts begin as the train begins it's wild ride back to the safety of the town.  Rockfalls threaten and desert creatures watch to see if you will make it back safely.  After a 3 1/2 minute ride, you pull back into the station.

Comments:  This ride can be scary for children who are not used to fast roller-coasters.  The train jerks a lot, and the curves make you slide towards your seat partner as you hold on tight.  If your child loves roller-coasters, this is a good ride for them.  If they don't - skip it.

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Frontierland Shooting Gallery

This shooting gallery allows guest to take a try and using infrared beams on these old time rifles to shoot at different targets in this gallery, from the bank, jail, to the famous Boothill. Now this attraction is not covered by ticket price so you would have to pay to play. For 20 shots, the cost is $. 50.

Golden Horeshoe Saloon

Location: Frontierland

Ride Type: Musical Show

Fast Pass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Billy Hill & the Hillbillies perform there show in this venue several times a day. You are able to grab something to eat and watch them perform. Check schedule for their performances.

Comment: The saloon also serves as a quick service restaurant where you can sit down and catch a show. It can be very busy with the action of the show and that of people getting something to eat.

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Mark Twain Riverboat

Location: Frontierland

Ride:Type Steam Powered Paddle-Wheel Riverboat

Passengers:   400 per boat ride

Fastpass? No

Minimum Height:  None

Summary:   The Mark Twain steam powered riverboat takes you on a slow, gentle cruise around Tom Sawyer Pirate Island and through the Rivers of America.  You can opt to take a seat on the main deck, or climb to the upper deck for better views of the park.  The journey is narrated, and the steam whistle blows on occasion.  It takes about 14 minutes to circle the island.
 
Comments:   This is a good ride if your child enjoys being on boats.  The whistle can be loud on board the boat – you might want to see how your child reacts to the noise by listening for it in Critter Country or Frontierland before taking them on the ride.

Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer's Island

Location: Location

Ride Type: Self paced island walk through

Fast Pass: No

Minimum Height None

Summary: Tom Sawyer's island is one of the original Disneyland's attractions. Based on the book Tom Sawyer from Mark Twain. It has been taken over by pirates with various spots on the island. Take a raft driven by a pirate across the river to begin your adventure with the various spots on Tom Sawyer's Island. The island closes at early for Fantasmic.

Comment: This is self paced and you are able to take your time with the different activities. This enables you to pick and chose what you want to do there.

Sailing Ship Columbia

Locaction: Frontierland

Ride Type: Sailing Ship Replica

Fast Pass: No

Minimum Height No

Summary: This replica of the sailing ship Colombia (first U.S. Sailing ship that sailed around the globe) takes you on a ride on the River of America around Tom Sawyers Island. Below there is a maritime museum that shows guests how sailors lived in that time period. The attraction is seasonal. It shares a dock with the Mark Twain River boat is a 15 minute attraction. It also serves as a pirate ship during the Fantasmic Show.

Comment: This is a nice slow ride on the Rivers of America. It has an audio narration. The cast does shoot a 12 gauge blank from it cannon so be prepared for a loud noise from the ride.

Alice in Wonderland

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 4 to 5 passengers

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: You are given a chance to chase the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to visit Wonderland. You and Alice journey through Wonderland and meet the characters from the animated film.

Comments: This is a nice family ride, but also a dark ride and at times can be dark, and loud. It does go up and on a second level. You even come outside of the attraction for a short time. Keep in mind if there are some hight issues, but it is only momentary.

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Casey Jr. Circus Train

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Miniature Train

Passengers: 4-6 per car

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Ride the train that in Fantasyland and listen as it goes up the hill "thinking it can" make its way up and over. It offers a nice view and of Fantasyland also also the Storybook Land Canal.

Comments: The train can be a little fast but is good attraction for many family members.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Flying elephants

Passengers: 2-3 per elephant

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None
 
Summary: “I’ve seen everything when I’ve seen an elephant fly!” Come and join the adventure as Dumbo flys around the park – at least in a circle! Guests board the famous flying elephant and get a great view of the park during the flight. You can control the height of the elephant (up, down, up, up, up) during the short ride. This is one of the icons of the park – and it’s popularity is legend.
 
Comments: Wait times for this ride get very long, because it’s a slow loading ride. We recommend trying to get on this ride first thing in the morning before it gets too busy, or using a Guest Assistance card for an alternate waiting area. If your child is reluctant to try the ride, you might have them climb in the non-flying elephant near the ride to introduce them to it. At the end of the ride, all flying elephants do rise to top and come down, so keep this in mind if there is a height problem.

King Arthur Carrousel

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Carrousel

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Another original attraction, the carrousel sits in the center of Fantasyland can be view through Sleeping Beauty's Castle from the Hub. It features 68 horses that goes up and down like all traditional carrousels.

Comments: Traditional carrousel that goes around and up and down. You can go on with your child and stand by them or ride yourself.

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Mad Tea Party

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Spinning Cups

Passengers: 3-4 per Cup

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: As Alice says, this ride is a bit, well, MAD! You board your teacup of choice (in a mad dash through the ride to get the color you want), and once the obligatory warnings in English and Spanish are done, you are ready to spin. Spin the teacup by turning the wheel in the center of your vehicle. It turns either way – great for those who are left-handed! As you spin, look in the center of the attraction at the giant teapot. The tipsy Mouse pops out of the oversized teapot at regular intervals. This is one of the parks original attraction.

Comments: This ride can make you dizzy! To minimize the effects, spin slowly (or not at all – it’s fun either way) and keep your eyes on a fixed point. Enjoy the music of the “Unbirthday Song” from the “Alice in Wonderland” movie, but be warned - it gets stuck in your head!

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Matterhorn Bobsleds

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Roller coaster

Passengers: 4 per car

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: 40 Inches

Summary: The Matterhorn attraction is known as one of Disneyland's mountans and can be seen as you get close to the park. A classic attraction, it was the first roller coaster at Disneyland. After Walt Disney took a trip to Switzerland, he wanted to build a ride based on the mountain. It has two tracks that intertwine through the mountain and gives you a glimpse of the Yeti.

Comments: As roller coasters go this is a pretty mild one as compared to the others at Disneyland. However, this is a very popular attraction and it is recommended to hit this ride early in the day. There are two queues that go on each side of the attraction, however sometimes due to crowd only one may be open at one time.

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Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 2-3 per Car

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Based one of the shorts in "The Adventures of Ichabob and Mr. Toad", you drive Mr. Toads car starting from Toad's Hall through out England and more as you try to evade many obstacles. This is a traditional dark ride that takes scenes from the short film from "the Wind in the Willows".

Comments: The car follows along a track and is meant to simulate a rough and bumpy trip. There are times where it can be very dark and also simulate explosions in the ride.

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Peter Pan's Flight

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 2-3 per ship

Fastpass? No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: The Peter Pan’s Flight attraction takes guest in ships from the bedrooms of the Darling children straight through to Neverland, where Peter Pan and Captain Hook battle it out onboard the pirate ship. This is a favorite ride for many visitors, simply because it is unique. Instead of being in a car going through an attraction, you are FLYING through it, suspended from overhead tracks. You get a birds eye view of London, a great aerial tour of Neverland, and a perfect vantage point for the final battle between Peter Pan and Captain Hook, before sailing back to the real world.

Comments: The line for this attraction can be long or longer, unless you hit this first thing in the morning. Some children who are afraid of heights may need reassuring, but most do very well in this ride.  It's a classic attraction and a park favorite (as the lines can testify!).

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Pinocchio's Daring Journey

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 4 to 6 per car

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Another dark ride from one of Walt Disney Animated film. Join Pinocchio as he starts his Daring Journey from first staring in Stromboni's show, to Pleasure Island, and then the search for his father Geppetto.

Comments: Like most dark rides there are times where it can be dark and have some scary images depending on the child.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle with Walk-Through

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Walk-Through

Summary: The famous Disneyland castle that has been there since the park opened. It is based on Sleeping Beauty and in fact was built several years before the animated film was released. It serves as one of the entrance to Fantasyland as you walk across the drawbridge. It has a walk-through with several scenes from the animated film. The entrance is on one side and takes you through the castle and exits on the other side of the castle. As you walk-through the castle there is a gold spike in the ground where the story is that it use to be the center of the park.

Comments: The walk-through has you walk up and through the castle. It uses several special effects to bring the story to life. The area is dark and can be narrow and you do have to use the stairs to get the main floor of the walk through. However, if it is hard to take the stairs and you are concerned about being in a dark area, Disneyland has provided with a room to sit by the exit. It gives you a nice place to sit and has an video display of the walk-through. This is a very nice alternative

Snow White's Scary Adventure

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Dark Ride

Passengers: 2 -3 per row and 3 rows

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: In the queue you start off in the Evil Queen's dungeon and after you board your dwarf named car, you continue in the adventure of Walt Disney's first animated full length attraction.

Comments: This attraction may be scary for many small children as it is dark and sometimes may have some scary images for small children.

Storybook Land Canal Boats

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Slow Boat Ride

Passengers: Approximate 10 per Boat

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Another classical Disneyland attraction. This boat ride starts off with you entering Monstro from Pinocchio and through canal that has miniature displays from many numerous animated films from the cottage from Alice in Wonderland, the Beauty and the Beast castle, the hidden treasure cave in Aladdin, to the undersea kingdom in the Little Mermaid.

Comments: This is a nice and slow attraction and has a cast member narrating as you go along the canal. Is a slow loading attraction and is popular so there may be a line to go on the ride.

it's a small world

Location: Fantasyland

Ride Type: Boat ride

Passengers: 4 to 6 per row

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: The well know attraction by many. This classic attraction was brought from the New York Worlds Fair. The boat ride takes you on a tour of many lands of the world represented by the children singing the famous song "it's a small world" (If you don't know it you will know it by heart by the end of the attraction.) There was a recent refurbishment of the attraction for boats and the canal. They also added characters from Disney famous animated films in keeping to the children doll styles. Here you may see ones from Peter Pan, the Lion King, and more. Keep an eye out for there are many hidden through out and you may want to ride again and again to get them all.

Comments: This attraction is very colorful and the song is played through the attraction.

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Gadets Go Coaster

Location: Mickey's Toontown

Ride Type: Children's Roller Coaster

Passengers: 2 per row

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: Children must be at least 3 and children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Summary: Gadget from Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers have invented this roller coaster for the kids visiting Toontown.

Comments: This roller coaster is intended for the smaller guests at Disneyland, but it is still a mild roller coaster. You are able to view the coaster and determine if there would be any issues.

Mickey's House

Location: Mickey's Toontown

Ride Type: Character Greeting Place

Summary: Mickey invites guest into his home. They can see the different rooms inside his house. You are lead to Mickey's Movie Barn where in the screening room you see clips from various animated shorts. You eventually get the big cheese of Toontown Mickey Mouse.

Comments: Mickey is a very popular person in Disneyland and so the lines can be long. They are good at line management but be prepared for a wait. If special assistance is needed speak with a cast member.

Minnie's House

Location: Toontown

Ride Type: Character Greeting Place

Summary: Minnie also invites the guest into her home. See the different rooms of Minnie's house and then get a chance to meet the hostess herself.

Comments: It is a hands on adventure as you try the many things in her house. There many different things so take you time. Minnie is also popular so it may take some time to see her.

Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin

Location: Mickey's Toontown

Type: Spinning Car Dark Ride

Passengers: 2 to 3 per car

Fastpass: Yes

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Take a ride with Roger the Rabbit on his friend Benny the Cab through Toontown as they weasels chase after you. Based on the movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", this dark ride attraction's vehicle allows you to spin through the dark ride.

Comments: The ride spins as you go through it but you control the amount of spin. It can be dark and loud. For some it may be scary.

Astro Orbiter

Location:Tomorrowland

Ride Type:Flying Rockets

Passengers:2

Fastpass:No

Minimum Height:None

Summary:Similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride in Fantasyland, you ride in rockets that go around and you control wether you go up or down.

Comments:Even though it is very similar to Dumbo as you go around and you control the height, the ride does go faster than Dumbo. At the end, all vehicles do go up to the highest heights and then down.

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster

Location: Tomorrowland

Ride Type: Interactive Dark Ride

Passengers: 2

Fastpass: Yes

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Attention Junior Space Rangers! Buzz Lightyear needs your help to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg! As you move through the attractions queue, Buzz Lightyear himself explains how you need to help zap Zurg’s plans to steal the batteries of toys everywhere. You then board your XP-37 space cruiser with removeable laser cannons for the journey to fight Zurg and his minions. The space cruisers have a control that allows you to spin them in a full 360 degree circle, allowing you to target enemies on both sides of the ride. Score points as your laser fire connects with targets throughout the game. You eventually jump into hyperspace for the final showdown between the Space Rangers and the forces of Zurg. As you exit the ride, you can see what level of Space Ranger you’ve become based on the points accumulated during the game. Pictures are taken during the ride, which can be viewed and/or purchased as you exit.

Comments: This is an interactive combination of ride and video game. Each guest shots lasers at targets and accumulate points, which are tabulated in the ride vehicle as you play. Children with auditory stimulation issues may find the ride too loud – there are laser sounds firing constantly, as well as music and dialogue from the characters. The hyper-space tunnel can be frightening with the strobe lights and sounds. Guests enter and exit the vehicle on moving walkways, which can be difficult for children with transition issues

Captain EO

Location: Tomorrowland

Ride Type: 3D Film

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Captain EO 3D movie has returned to Disneyland. Captain Eo is one of the first 3D attractions that Disney created. Michael Jackson is the lead in this furturistic science fiction film directed by George Lucas. Was originally replace by Honey I Shrunk the Audience, not it replaces that film and returns to Disneyland.

Comments: As is most 3D film at Disney parks is shown in a theater. It can get dark and loud explosions in the film. If unsure about the film you may want to try and sit close to an exit if you need to leave. Speak with a cast member if you need assistance.

Disneyland Monorail Station

Location: Tomorrowland

Ride Type: Mass Transportation

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: The famous Monorail is a futuristic train like system that has two stops, one in Tomorrowland and the other in Downtown Disney. The monorail goes through Disneyland and also through Disney California Adventure and offers a unique view of the two parks.

Comments: Seen mainly as a quick means to get to Downtown Disney, you can also a complete loop, but you must get off and go through the queue to get on again. It is smaller than the Walt Disney World Monorail. Strollers must be folded up to ride, however if the stroller is used as wheelchair the child can stay in it.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Location: Tomorrowland

Ride Type: Submarine Simulated Ride

Passengers: 40 Passengers per Submarine

Fastpass: No

Minimum Height: None

Summary: Originally 20 Thousand Leagues under the Sea, this submarine voyages takes guest through the coral reef where Nemo, Marlin, and friends live. You take this trip while Nemo goes on another adventure that causes Marlin and Dory once again to look for him. The ride last about 13 1/2 minute.

Comments: You enter the submarine through the entrance at the back of the submarine and down a narrow stairwell. There are two rows of seats where each seat has their own window to view the attraction. It can be cramped and be aware if you have claustrophobia issues. It can be dark at times. Everyone must be able to walk down the stairwell to the seats. However, riding in the submarine is an issue, there is an observation station that allows you to see the attraction in a room by to the loading station. Speak to cast member if you feel this would suite your family.

Space Mountain

Location: Tomorrowland

Ride Type: Indoor Rollercoaster

Passengers: 2 per row

Fastpass: Yes

Minimum Height: 40 inches

Summary:First opened in 1977, this indoor roller coaster takes you into outer space. This thrill ride launches out into a darken area but you are able to see black holes, asteroids and more.

Comments: This is a thrill ride and for some can be overwhelming. It can be very dark. It also gives off the appearance that you are going faster than what you are really going. It can be bumpy at time too. They have recently improved the ride including the sound system that is in each of the roller coaster cars.

Star Tours

Location:  Backlot

Ride Type:  Motion Simulator

Passengers:  8-10 per row

Fastpass?  Yes

Minimum Height:  40 Inches

Summary:  Based on the classic film "Star Wars", this ride starts off in a space port, where you are waiting to board a tourist shuttle to the forest moon of Endor.  Your pilot is a rookie droid, designation RX-24 (or "Rex" for short), but the navigation droid is our old friend R2-D2.  Chaos ensues from the moment the shuttle starts to taxi out of the spaceport - and straight into a restricted area.  You clear the shuttle and it's "lightspeed to Endor".  However, you overshoot the moon and head right into a field of icy comets!  No sooner have you cleared that hurdle than the Empire has you in a tractor beam.  Rescued by Wedge Antilles, you get the ultimate thrill of taking a run at the Death Star before safely returning to the Star Tours hangar. 

Comments:  The ride is a motion simulator with a 2-D movie screen.  During the ride your seat moves in response to the action on the screen.  This motion can be intense and rough.  The noise during the movie can be overwhelming at times.  Children who love the "Star Wars" movies tend to enjoy this ride more than children who aren't familiar with the story line.  If you have doubts about how your child will react to the motion simulator, you may wish for an adult to ride first and evaluate the appropriateness for your child.

Note: Star Tours is planned to be closed in the fall of 2010 and open up in late spring/early summer with an upgrade to the attraction.

Hidden Mickeys: Look for the Mickey doll in the pre-show.

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Tomorrowland Autotopia

Location:   Tomorrowland                

RideType:Miniature Powered Cars

Passengers:   2 per car           

Fastpass?: Yes

Minimum Height:  52 inches minimum tall & at least 7 years old to ride alone  

  
Summary:One of the original attractions that has recently been updated with newer cars, it is a chance for everyone to drive their miniature car in Tomorrowland. You drive your car through the autotopia course. This ride appeals to those who have not quite yet able to drive on their own.

 
Comments: You control the car, but it is on a track to keep it going on the course. It is sometimes hard to control the car and hitting the track can be very bumpy. The stops can also be very bumpy.