Captivating Disney's California Adventure, the Disney Resort's new theme park
In the slide show above, you can see pictures of fun Disney California Adventure Park's attractions. But these few images barely begin to "scratch the surface" of the exciting rides, entertainment and shopping you'll find at this Disney theme park. On this page, you'll discover Disney California Adventure's themed areas, and the attractions your family may experience at the "DCA" theme park!
Disney's California Adventure Park is new---and still growing!
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Hot News! $1 Billion dollar expansion underway at Disney's California Adventure park! great new additions will be coming to Disney's California Adventure Park. Even though this new theme park just recently opened (in 2001,) this "sister park" to the original Disneyland is still building and growing.One of the most exciting of these new plans calls for a new "land" based on the Disney/Pixar animated hit movie, "Cars!" The centerpiece for this new themed area will be a recreation of the fictional town of Radiator Springs. A major ride is planed for this area, as well...which is being called a combination of a car-driving ride with an adventure. Several other Cars movie-themed rides will be in this area, as well. This highly-anticipated park addition will make Summer 2012 a must-visit year for the Disney California Adventure theme park! For a complete description of rides & attractions in this new themed area, please visit our Cars Land page.
However, you don't have to wait until 2012 to experience the excitement of DCA's new expansion program. A new ride based on the Toy Story movie & characters has already opened in the Paradise Pier section of the park. It's the popular Toy Story Midway Mania ride...and the lines you'll see waiting to ride it will tell you that "it's a hit!"
A new ride based on Disney's "The Little Mermaid" movie is making Summer 2011 a time to remember at the park! Also, a mega-popular attraction debuted in 2010 which is still packing 'em in: it's the masterpiece World of Color nighttime spectacular show on the large lake/lagoon indisde the park. Rhytmic water, beautiful lighting, tons of Disney characters and music are all a part of the show...and it has quickly become a "favorite" at the California Adventure Park.
As you might imagine, this year there will be lots of construction work going on at the theme park...along with temporary walled pathways and other inconveniences that you can't help but notice. But when the work is all finished in Summer 2012, you're sure to believe that the results were worth the wait! End of news!
"A Bug's Land" at Disney's California Adventure
A Bug's Land is a delightful, whimsical children's area within Disneys California Adventure. Children will love the adorable "A Bug's Life" themed rides there---and parents will be able to ride along with the kids, as well.Even if you don't have children, you'll certainly want to check out this area's extremely creative decor. This is possibly the Disney parks' pinnacle of creative movie-to-park adaptations. Go see it!
To get details about adorable, creative themed area, visit our "Bug's Land" page of this website!
Paradise Pier at Disney's California Adventure
Paradise Pier is "Ride Central" at Disneys California Adventure. This area of the park---honoring the traditional pierside boardwalks of California's coastal towns---has the greatest concentration of rides in the park.Here, you'll find the fast & adrenaline-pumping California Screamin' roller coaster and the "Goofy's Sky School" thrill ride. Yet, you'll also find the toddler-friendly "Jumpin' Jellyfish" (gentle tower ride) and Little Mermaid indoor dark ride.
Paradise Pier at Disneys California Adventure has "something for everyone." However, do note that the Paradise Pier area is currently under renovation. As mentioned at the top of this page, Disney's California Adventure is undergoing a major overhaul---and many of the changes are occuring in the park's Paradise Pier section. Be aware that there may be detours and/or ride closures in this area while construction is underway.
To discover details about Paradise Pier rides that your family will enjoy, please see the "Paradise Pier" page of this site.
Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney's California Adventure
Sheer terror lurks in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot section of the Disneys California Adventure. That's where you'll find the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!The rest of this interesting themed area is gentle as a lamb! You'll definitely want to visit the mini-Broadway-musical version of "Aladdin," which is performed several times per day.
You'll also find other don't-want-to-miss shows, such as the Muppetvision 3D Theater and the Disney Junior Playhouse.
Monsters, Inc movie-lovers will enjoy a tame-but-exciting ride featuring the beloved animated characters Sully, Mike and Boo.
To find out details on the attractions you'll enjoy in this area of the theme park, please visit our "Hollywood Pictures Backlot" page.
Golden State Area at Disney's California Adventure
For some rollicking fun in the outdoors, head to the Golden State area of Disney's California Adventure (formerly called the Grizzly Peak Recreation Area.) You can board the white-water rafting ride for adventures through turbulent, might-get-you-wet river waters. Or, climb with your kids in a HUGE high-sierras themed play structure--I guarantee they'll zoom right past you as your family navigates the laced-rope walkways.
For more info about these terrific attractions, please see our "Grizzly Peak" themed area info!
The former Condor Flats themed area has also been "moved" into the Golden State section. Obviously, nothing has really moved except that several areas have now been lumped together into one.
"Soarin' over California" is the showpiece attraction in this section of the park. You won't want to miss this unique attraction that does, indeed, take you soaring over many parts of California's beautiful scenery.
For the complete low-down on Soarin' Over California, please visit our "Condor Flats" themed area page.
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