Disneyland Rides and Attractions: The Complete 2026 Guide
There is something about Disneyland that no other theme park in the world can replicate. It was the first. Walt Disney himself walked these streets, rode these rides, and imagined what this place could be. And even after seven decades, that original magic is still completely intact. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, Disneyland Park has a way of surprising you.
This is your complete guide to Disneyland rides and attractions, organized by land, with Lightning Lane details, height requirements, and honest tips on when to visit each one.
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Planning a Disneyland vacation in 2026? Be sure to check out our guide to everything the Disneyland Resort has to offer!
Disneyland Lightning Lane: What You Need to Know
Before diving into the Disneyland rides and attractions themselves, it helps to understand how Lightning Lane works here, because Disneyland operates a little differently from the Walt Disney World parks.
Disneyland uses a Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a Lightning Lane Single Pass, but unlike Walt Disney World, there are no tiers at Disneyland Park. That means you can book any available Multi Pass attraction without worrying about Tier 1 and Tier 2 restrictions. You simply open the Disneyland app once you’ve entered the park, select an attraction with an available return time, and go from there. After you scan into your first Lightning Lane, you can immediately book your next one.
There is also a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which gives you one-time entry to every Lightning Lane attraction in both Disneyland Resort parks for a single day, with no scheduling required.
Guests staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel receive one complimentary Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry per person per stay as a hotel benefit.
Lightning Lane Single Pass (purchased separately):
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Lightning Lane Multi Pass (book any available attraction, no tiers):
- Autopia
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Haunted Mansion
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- “it’s a small world”
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Space Mountain
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
My general advice: Indiana Jones Adventure, Space Mountain, and Matterhorn Bobsleds tend to run out of Lightning Lane return times the fastest. Book one of those first thing after entering the park, then work your way through the others throughout the day. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are also popular picks that go quickly on busy days.
Adventureland Rides and Attractions
Adventureland is where Disneyland’s sense of exotic adventure lives, from the lush riverbanks of the Jungle Cruise to the towering heights of the Adventureland Treehouse. The theming is lush, the attractions are classics, and Indiana Jones Adventure alone makes this land a must-visit priority on any park day.
Adventureland Treehouse
The Adventureland Treehouse is a tribute to the original treehouse Walt Disney and his Imagineers created in 1962 for the film Swiss Family Robinson. This self-guided walkthrough takes you up through multiple levels of the treehouse with views over Adventureland, offering a quiet, charming experience that most guests rush right past.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A (self-guided)
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Indiana Jones Adventure
Indiana Jones Adventure is one of the greatest theme park attractions ever built, and that is not an overstatement. You board a rugged transport vehicle for a harrowing journey through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, past dart shooters, lava pits, and creepy crawlers, with a giant boulder looming overhead. The ride technology allows for multiple variations, so the experience can feel different on repeat visits. The queue alone is worth savoring: it’s one of the most elaborately themed attraction queues in any Disney park.
- Height Restrictions: 46 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 3-4 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement and enjoys thrills
- When to Visit: Rope drop or first thing in the morning; Lightning Lane return times sell out early
- Ride Photo: No
Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise is one of Disneyland’s original opening day attractions, and it has been charming guests with corny skipper humor ever since. You board a canopied boat for a leisurely tour through the rivers of Asia, Africa, and South America, narrated by a guide with an inexhaustible supply of groan-worthy puns and animatronic animals at every turn.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 8 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or late evening
- Ride Photo: No
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
One of the original Disney park attractions, the Enchanted Tiki Room features 225 Audio-Animatronic birds, flowers, and tiki gods performing a tropical musical revue. It is delightfully old-fashioned and a wonderful piece of Disney history. Fair warning: the songs have a way of following you for the rest of your vacation.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 16 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially those who love classic Disney history
- When to Visit: Anytime, especially as a midday cool-down
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Adventureland for more information about dining and entertainment!
Bayou Country Rides and Attractions
Bayou Country is one of Disneyland’s most atmospheric lands, wrapping guests in the warmth and mystery of the Louisiana bayou. It’s home to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, one of the park’s most popular rides, as well as The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and the seasonal Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes. It’s a smaller land, but a must-see.
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
This is one of Disneyland’s most unique attractions: a genuine canoe ride down the Rivers of America, paddled by guests themselves with guidance from Cast Members. It’s peaceful, fun, and surprisingly active. Note that this attraction operates seasonally and only when weather and water conditions allow.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 10 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime when available; check the Disneyland app for operating status
- Ride Photo: No
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Climb into a giant beehive and bounce through the Hundred-Acre Wood in this gentle, colorful dark ride. It’s a sweet, slow-moving experience that works beautifully for guests of all ages, especially little ones being introduced to Disney rides for the first time.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 3 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reimagined the beloved Splash Mountain attraction around Princess Tiana and the world of The Princess and the Frog. Guests join Tiana as she searches the bayou for critter musicians for her new restaurant, building toward a joyful finale and an iconic 50-foot drop that has been sending riders home drenched for decades. The theming is vibrant and detailed, the music is wonderful, and the drop is just as thrilling as ever.
- Height Restrictions: 40 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 10 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement and doesn’t mind getting wet
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: Yes
- Additional Info: The ride uses the same track as the original Splash Mountain, so that 50-foot drop is fully intact. Plan your outfit accordingly!
Be sure to visit our full guide to Bayou Country for more information about dining and entertainment!
Fantasyland Rides and Attractions
Fantasyland is the heart of Disneyland, the land Walt Disney himself was most passionate about, where the stories and characters he loved come to life. It has more attractions than any other land in the park, spanning classic dark rides, a junior roller coaster, a carousel, and some of the most charmingly vintage experiences anywhere in Disney. It’s also where you’ll find Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at the Fantasyland Theatre, one of the most popular new experiences at the resort in 2026.
Many Fantasyland attractions are open during Early Entry. Note that several rides close before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show, so check the Disneyland app for closure times on the day of your visit.
Alice in Wonderland
A colorful caterpillar carries you through the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland in this slow-moving dark ride that exists only at Disneyland. It’s quirky, imaginative, and one of those attractions that reminds you how different and special the original park truly is.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 3-4 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This attraction closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Bluey’s Best Day Ever!
Bluey and Bingo made their United States Disney park debut right here at Disneyland on March 22, 2026, and the response has been extraordinary. Bluey’s Best Day Ever! takes over the Fantasyland Theatre and transforms it into the playground at Bluey’s school, where Bluey and Bingo appear live on stage alongside comedic performers, musicians, and an enthusiastic cast of characters including Chattermax and Unicorse. The experience runs throughout the day with scheduled stage moments featuring audience participation, live music, iconic games from the series like Keepy Uppy, and plenty of dancing. The space is open for exploring and photo opportunities between shows. No Lightning Lane or advance reservation is required.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 25 minutes per show
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially Bluey fans and families with young children
- When to Visit: Multiple showtimes throughout the day; check the Disneyland app for the schedule. Arrive a few minutes before a scheduled stage moment for the best spot.
- Ride Photo: No
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Casey Jr. carries you on a slow, charming loop through miniature storybook scenes aboard a vintage circus train. It’s a gentle, classic attraction that works well for young children and anyone who appreciates a moment of unhurried nostalgia.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 3-4 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
One of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions, Dumbo lets you soar up and down in a circle on the famous flying elephant. You control your own altitude, the ride is gentle and sweet, and the views from above Fantasyland are genuinely lovely.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 1-2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: Don’t miss the stationary Dumbo photo opportunity just outside the ride exit!
“it’s a small world”
“it’s a small world” is one of the most beloved attractions in Disney history, a slow boat ride through scenes of children from around the globe singing in cheerful harmony. The song will absolutely be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’ve been warned, and you’ll love it anyway.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 15 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
King Arthur Carrousel
This beautifully maintained carousel is an original Disneyland attraction, dating back to opening day in 1955. It features 68 hand-painted horses and plays Disney music as you spin. It’s a simple pleasure in the shadow of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and one of those rides that always feels exactly right.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Mad Tea Party
Spin under a canopy of colorful lanterns in an oversized teacup inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The spinning wheel in the center of each cup is entirely in your hands, so know your audience before you commit to aggressive spinning.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 1-2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who can handle spinning
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Matterhorn Bobsleds
The Matterhorn is one of Disneyland’s most iconic landmarks and one of its most beloved thrill rides. You board a bobsled and race through the snowy Swiss Alps, forward and backward through dark tunnels, with a legendary Yeti lurking somewhere inside the mountain. The ride can be a bit rough and bumpy with sharp turns, which is part of its charm. A single rider line is available for those who don’t mind splitting up from their group.
- Height Restrictions: 42 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: A Single Rider Line is available for those who don’t mind riding without their group.
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is a Disneyland exclusive, one of the original 1955 attractions and one that exists nowhere else in the Disney world. It’s a quick, chaotic dark ride through Mr. Toad’s reckless adventure, complete with some genuinely startling scenes including a trip through what can only be described as the underworld. It’s quirky, fast-moving, and a little bit scary for very young children, but absolutely worth experiencing for anyone who loves the original park.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone (may be frightening for younger children)
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This ride closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Board a pirate galleon and fly above Neverland in this slow-moving dark ride that has been enchanting guests since Disneyland’s opening day. The ride vehicle hangs from above, giving you a genuine sense of flight as you drift over London by night and into a world of mermaids, lost boys, and Captain Hook. It consistently draws one of the longest lines in Fantasyland, so plan accordingly.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 2-3 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First hour of the day before the line builds
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This ride closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Follow Pinocchio through his adventures after his strings are cut, from Stromboli’s Puppet Theatre to a lively carnival, a terrifying encounter with Monstro the Whale, and a heartwarming rescue by the Blue Fairy. It’s a classic dark ride with some genuinely dramatic scenes, and it’s only found at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 3 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone (may be frightening for very young children)
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This ride closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
This self-guided walkthrough takes you through the corridors of Princess Aurora’s castle, past dioramas and storybook scenes that tell the tale of Sleeping Beauty. The corridors are narrow and there are stairs, but the experience is genuinely beautiful and worth taking slowly.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 15 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Step into Snow White’s story as the Evil Queen keeps a watchful eye. The attraction was revamped and renamed in 2021, and it’s now much more joyful and less frightening for younger guests, ending with a genuinely happy conclusion that features beautiful new scenes and a lovely final tableau.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This ride closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Sail slowly through a world of miniature fairy tale scenes, from the village of Agrabah to the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage to the mermaid lagoon, all rendered in extraordinary miniature detail. It’s a quiet, lovely experience that rewards guests who take the time to actually look at everything floating past.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 6 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: This ride closes before, during, and briefly after the nightly fireworks show.
Storytelling at Royal Theatre
This open-air medieval-style theater in Fantasyland hosts live performances of beloved Disney fairy tales, reenacted with humor, audience participation, and theatrical flair by a talented troupe of performers. Each show runs about 25 minutes and rotates between different stories throughout the day.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 25 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Check the Disneyland app for scheduled showtimes
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Fantasyland for more information about dining and entertainment!
Frontierland Rides and Attractions
Frontierland at Disneyland is a love letter to the American frontier of the 1800s, from the roar of Big Thunder Mountain to the peaceful drift of the Mark Twain Riverboat along the Rivers of America. The theming is immersive and nostalgic, and the land is home to some of the park’s most iconic experiences.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The “wildest ride in the wilderness” is a high-energy family coaster that races through caves, caverns, and an old mine shaft on a runaway train. It’s not the most intense roller coaster you’ll ever ride, but it’s full of fun dips, sharp turns, and surprising moments of airtime that catch first-timers off guard every single time.
- Height Restrictions: 40 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 3-4 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition
Take aim at nearly 100 targets in this frontier-themed shooting arcade. Credits are required to play, and one credit gets you approximately 25 shots. It’s a fun distraction for guests of all ages and one of the few pay-to-play experiences in the park.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: Credits must be purchased to play.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Step aboard a magnificent steam-powered paddle boat for a round-trip cruise along the Rivers of America, circling Pirates’ Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and passing scenic views of the frontier landscape. It’s a relaxing, genuinely beautiful way to spend 14 minutes in the shade, and the upper decks offer some of the best views of the park.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 14 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: There is limited seating on the first deck, but the best views are actually from standing at the guardrails on the upper deck.
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Take a log raft across the Rivers of America and explore a self-guided island playground themed around Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and the pirates who followed them. There are caves to explore, bridges to cross, and fort areas to wander through at your own pace. It’s a genuine gem for families with adventurous kids.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A (self-guided)
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Sailing Ship Columbia
This full-scale replica of an 18th-century merchant sailing ship makes the same loop around the Rivers of America as the Mark Twain Riverboat. It’s a beautiful vessel with below-deck exhibits about life aboard a colonial-era sailing ship, and it offers a completely different perspective on the river. Note that it doesn’t operate every day and typically runs on higher-attendance days.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 12 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime when operating; check the Disneyland app
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: Limited seating and shade; expect to stand for most of the journey.
Be sure to visit our full guide to Frontierland for more information about dining and entertainment!
Main Street, U.S.A. Rides and Attractions
Main Street, U.S.A. is the first thing you see when you enter Disneyland and the last thing you see when you leave. It’s warm, nostalgic, and full of shops, restaurants, and experiences that reward guests who slow down and pay attention. It’s also home to the Disneyland Railroad, one of the park’s most underrated ways to rest your feet while still feeling like you’re in the middle of the magic.
The Disney Gallery
The Disney Gallery features rotating exhibits of Disney-inspired artwork, historic theme park concept art, scale models, and memorabilia celebrating the creativity behind the parks. It’s a quiet, beautiful space that tends to be overlooked by guests rushing to the next attraction, and it’s especially meaningful for anyone who loves Disney history and design.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A (self-guided)
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially Disney history and art fans
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Disneyland Railroad
The Disneyland Railroad is a genuine steam-powered train that circles the entire park, with stops at Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square, Mickey’s Toontown, and Tomorrowland. A full loop takes about 18 minutes, making it a practical and delightful way to cross the park while resting your feet. You’re welcome to stay on for multiple laps.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 18 minutes for the full loop
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime, especially midday when your feet need a rest
- Ride Photo: No
The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
This is actually two experiences in one. The lobby of the Opera House features the Disneyland Story exhibit, showcasing the history of the park through original artwork and artifacts. The theater inside presents Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, a 15-minute show starring one of Disney’s most impressive Audio-Animatronics. It’s a piece of genuine American and Disney history, and one of the most underrated attractions in the park.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 15 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially history fans
- When to Visit: Anytime, great as a midday air-conditioned break
- Ride Photo: No
Main Street Cinema
This small, standing-room theater on Main Street plays classic Disney animated shorts on a loop, including beloved early Mickey Mouse films like Steamboat Willie and Mickey’s Polo Team. It’s a lovely, low-key stop for anyone who wants to experience a piece of Disney’s animated heritage.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: Each short is about 6-8 minutes
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Main Street Vehicles
A rotating fleet of vintage vehicles including a horse-drawn streetcar, a Jitney, a fire engine, and an omnibus offers one-way rides along Main Street, U.S.A. between Town Square and the castle hub. They run primarily in the morning hours and are more of a charming experience than a practical one, since you’ll cover the same distance faster on foot.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Morning hours; not all vehicles run at the same time and there is no set schedule
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Main Street, U.S.A. for more information about dining and entertainment!
Mickey’s Toontown Rides and Attractions
Mickey’s Toontown is Disneyland’s most colorful and exuberant land, a place where the laws of physics have been cheerfully abandoned and every building looks like it was drawn by a cartoon artist on a sugar high. It underwent a major revitalization in 2023 that added CenTOONial Park, new interactive play areas, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, one of the most creative rides in the entire park. Note that Toontown typically closes for the nightly fireworks show, so plan accordingly.
CenTOONial Park
The first thing guests encounter when entering Toontown, CenTOONial Park is a vibrant natural play space anchored by two interactive experiences: a whimsical splash fountain designed for play and a sound garden where kids can experiment with silly sounds. A sculpted dreaming tree inspired by the tree Walt Disney used to daydream under as a child sits nearby, with interactive root elements for children to explore.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially families with young children
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster
This pint-sized roller coaster was designed by Toontown’s beloved inventor Gadget Hackwrench and is perfectly scaled for younger guests ready to try their first coaster. It’s short, gentle, and completely delightful for the little ones in your group.
- Height Restrictions: 35 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 1 minute
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement, especially first-time coaster riders
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Donald’s Duck Pond
This splash play area lets guests look through portholes into Donald’s boat, where they can interact with Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby through fun water-activated surprises. It’s a low-key, interactive cool-down spot that kids absolutely love.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially younger children
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard
This elevated clubhouse play area features a sound garden where children can discover creative and wonderfully silly ways to make noise. It’s imaginative, hands-on, and a great spot for young guests to burn some energy between rides.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone, especially younger children
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey
Tour Mickey Mouse’s home on a self-guided walkthrough, peeking into his living room, workshop, and movie barn, before heading backstage to meet Mickey himself for a photo and a hug. It’s one of the most reliable character meet-and-greet experiences in the park and a genuine highlight for younger guests.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: The tour takes about 5 minutes; the meet-and-greet line will vary
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day before the line builds
- Ride Photo: No
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is one of the most inventive and technically impressive rides at Disneyland, and it’s an absolute must-do. There are no height requirements and no 3D glasses, because you’re inside a cartoon and the rules simply do not apply. The trackless ride system sends your car careening through colorful, gag-filled scenes with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and a very unpredictable train engineer, all set to an earworm of a soundtrack.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 5 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Rope drop or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Minnie’s House
Minnie’s charming home is the most delightful residence in Toontown, full of clever interactive details and sweet nods to Minnie’s personality throughout. It’s a self-guided tour, and Minnie herself occasionally meets guests here. Check the Disneyland app for her meet-and-greet schedule.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: N/A (self-guided)
- Who Should Enjoy: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Climb into a runaway taxi and spin through the streets of Toontown on Roger Rabbit’s wild adventure. The cab spins independently of the track, so you have some control over your direction, which makes the experience feel more interactive and unpredictable than a standard dark ride.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 4 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Mickey’s Toontown for more information about dining and entertainment!
New Orleans Square Rides and Attractions
New Orleans Square is one of the most unique and beloved areas in all of Disneyland, and it exists nowhere else in the Disney park universe. Loosely based on 19th-century New Orleans, it’s home to two of the greatest theme park attractions ever created: Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. The dining here is also exceptional, with the famous Blue Bayou Restaurant sitting right inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction itself.
Haunted Mansion
Your Doom Buggy awaits. Haunted Mansion is one of the greatest theme park attractions ever created, and the Disneyland version is especially beloved for its longer runtime and a few scenes found nowhere else. The experience winds through a crumbling manor filled with 999 happy haunts: hitchhiking ghosts, a dancing ballroom, a singing bust named Gus, and the unforgettable Madame Leota. It rewards repeat riders who slow down and look for new details every time.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 9 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone (though it may be too spooky for very young children)
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: The Haunted Mansion closes in late August each year to be transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday for the fall and winter seasons.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This is where it all began. The original Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is longer, more elaborate, and more atmospheric than any other version of the ride in the world. You drift through a slow boat journey into the heart of a full-scale pirate battle, past cannon fire, crumbling fortresses, and Captain Jack Sparrow himself. It’s a masterpiece of theme park storytelling and one of the great experiences in all of Disney.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 16 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to New Orleans Square for more information about dining and entertainment!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Rides and Attractions
Galaxy’s Edge is one of the most ambitious theme park lands ever built anywhere in the world, a fully immersive recreation of the planet Batuu that pulls guests into the Star Wars story as active participants. Even if you’ve never seen a single Star Wars film, the sheer scale and detail of this land is extraordinary. The two rides here are among the very best in the resort.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
You get to fly the Millennium Falcon. That’s the pitch, and it absolutely delivers. This interactive simulator puts your group in control of the most famous ship in the galaxy, with each rider assigned a role as pilot, gunner, or engineer. Pilots have the best view and the most control, so speak up if that’s your dream. The mission changes based on how well your crew performs, making it endlessly fun to compare results. A Single Rider Line is also available.
- Height Restrictions: 38 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 4-5 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
- Additional Info: A Single Rider Line is available for those who don’t mind riding without their group.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Rise of the Resistance is one of the most extraordinary theme park attractions ever created, and that is genuinely not an overstatement. This massive multi-room experience makes you a prisoner of the First Order, captured aboard a Star Destroyer and then rescued in a sequence involving trackless ride vehicles, enormous set pieces, and a finale that leaves first-time riders completely speechless. You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to be blown away by this attraction. It is long, immersive, and absolutely worth a Lightning Lane Single Pass.
- Height Restrictions: 40 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Single Pass only)
- Attraction Length: About 18-20 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for more information about dining and entertainment!
Tomorrowland Rides and Attractions
Tomorrowland at Disneyland has always been Walt Disney’s vision of the future, and while the future has a way of catching up with itself, the land continues to evolve and entertain. It’s home to Space Mountain, one of the most iconic roller coasters anywhere in the world, along with the beloved Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the classic Astro Orbitor, and the Disneyland Monorail.
Astro Orbitor
Fly your own rocket ship high above Tomorrowland in this spinning, high-flying attraction. It looks similar to Dumbo at first glance, but Astro Orbitor is considerably higher off the ground and spins faster, making it a better fit for older kids and adults who enjoy a bit of altitude with their spinning.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 1-2 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who enjoys spinning attractions
- When to Visit: First hour of the day
- Ride Photo: No
Autopia
One of Disneyland’s original opening day attractions, Autopia lets guests drive their own gas-powered car through a miniature futuristic speedway. The cars are guided by a rail so there’s no real steering involved, but that rarely diminishes the excitement for young drivers who have been waiting their whole vacation for this moment.
- Height Restrictions: 54 inches to drive alone; 32 inches to ride when accompanied by someone 54 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 5-6 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
The Evil Emperor Zurg is stealing batteries to power a weapon of destruction, and Buzz Lightyear needs your help! This slow-moving dark ride puts you in control of your own laser cannon as you spin through the Gamma Quadrant firing at glowing targets and racking up points. It’s interactive, competitive, and endlessly fun for guests of all ages.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 4-5 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Disneyland Monorail
The Disneyland Monorail is a classic, one of the first daily operating monorails in the Western Hemisphere. It makes a loop between Tomorrowland and the Downtown Disney District, offering a relaxing, elevated view of the resort. It’s fun, nostalgic, and a genuinely practical way to travel if you’re heading toward the front of the park.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 15 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone
- When to Visit: Anytime
- Ride Photo: No
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Board a submarine and dive into the ocean world of Nemo, Dory, and friends in this slow-moving underwater attraction. The sub is somewhat enclosed with limited headroom, so guests with claustrophobia may want to keep that in mind. For everyone else, it’s a charming, immersive experience that kids genuinely love.
- Height Restrictions: Any height
- Lightning Lane: No
- Attraction Length: About 14 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who doesn’t mind tighter spaces
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day
- Ride Photo: No
Space Mountain
Space Mountain is one of the most iconic roller coasters in the world, and the Disneyland version is particularly beloved. This indoor coaster races through near-total darkness with unexpected dips and sharp turns that feel far more intense than the actual speed warrants. Seasonally, the ride receives a Star Wars overlay and is renamed Hyperspace Mountain. A Single Rider Line is available for those who don’t mind going solo.
- Height Restrictions: 40 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 3 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement and enjoys coasters
- When to Visit: First hour of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: Yes. (Taken near the end of the ride.)
- Additional Info: A Single Rider Line is available for those who don’t mind riding without their group.
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Star Tours sends you on a randomized Star Wars mission in a 3D simulator, with dozens of possible adventure combinations drawing from characters and locations across the entire saga. No two rides are exactly alike, which makes it endlessly replayable. The simulator does move, so guests prone to motion sickness may want to take note.
- Height Restrictions: 40 inches or taller
- Lightning Lane: Yes (Multi Pass)
- Attraction Length: About 5 minutes
- Who Should Ride: Anyone who meets the height requirement and can handle simulators
- When to Visit: First two hours of the day or anytime with a LL Multi Pass
- Ride Photo: No
Be sure to visit our full guide to Tomorrowland for more information about dining and entertainment!
Free Printable Disneyland Checklist
Before you go, print out this free Disneyland attraction checklist to keep track of everything you want to experience. And be sure to visit our free Disney planning resource library for more printables to help make your trip as smooth as possible.
Resources
- Disneyland Resort: Official Attractions Page
- Magic in the Planning: Step-by-Step Disneyland Planning Guide
- Magic in the Planning: Free Disney Vacation Planning Printables
Disneyland is the original, and it earns that title every single time you visit. No matter how many times you’ve been, this park has a way of making you feel like you’ve come home. With a little planning and this guide in your back pocket, you’re ready to make the most of every magical moment. Now go enjoy it.
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