Category: Disneyland

Al’s Top 5 Favorite Rides in Disneyland

I went to California recently and I thought it would be nice to tell you about my favorite rides in the parks. I will not have any of the rides that are the same on this list so there will be no Rise of the Resistance and no Pirates. Pirates is a little different in California than in Disney World but it is not a big change. Also I probably would have put Haunted Mansion and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on this list, but they were closed while we were there. None of the rides in this list will be from California Adventure, just Disneyland! That’s all, I hope you enjoy the list!  

5. Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster

This ride is so much fun for the whole family! GADGETcoaster is a short rollercoaster just like Goofy’s barnstormer in Disney World. It was fun to see the gadgets around the ride. GADGETcoaster usually has a short line. The ride is also next to Mickey and Minnie’s houses. This is a great ride for the kids!

4. Matterhorn Bobsleds

Matterhorn is one of the most iconic rides in Disneyland, and that is for a reason. Matterhorn is a rollercoaster through a huge mountain where you go “bobsledding”. There is a yeti trying to catch you as you are going down the mountain! Matterhorn has a huge mountain which you can see from anywhere around the park. The two symbols of Disneyland are the castle and the mountain from Matterhorn. This ride reminds me of Expedition Everest. The only thing is if you have a bad back this ride is not for you, because the ride is a little bumpy. If you go to Disneyland this is the best ride to talk to people about.

3. Space Mountain

I know that Space Mountain has the same name in both parks, but they actually are not the same. The Space Mountain in Disney World has a pod of three where the seats are not next to each other, they are seat by seat. The Space Mountain in Disneyland is a pod of four with two seats side-by-side. Also the Space Mountain in Disneyland is not as scary as the one in Disney World. The Space Mountain in Disneyland was so much fun and it was so thrilling. Space Mountain was Izzy’s second favorite ride in Disneyland and it made sense why. 

2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Once again this ride has the same name as the one in Disney World, but the theme in this ride is completely different. In Disney World, Big Thunder is a ride with amazing drops and views. In Disneyland, Big Thunder is themed with dynamite, and at the end you just escape it from exploding! This ride is still the wildest ride in the wilderness! I love going on Big Thunder Mountain wherever I am and that is why I put it second.  

1. Indiana Jones Adventure

I think we can all agree Disneyland’s best ride is Indiana Jones! This ride is outstanding! I would have done this ride 100 times if I could have. Indiana Jones is a roller coaster where you are in a big car ride vehicle. During the ride you experience how crazy the missions are. At the end of the ride you almost get crushed by the huge boulder, but just escape with Indiana Jones. Sallah (Indiana Jones friend) also talks to you sometimes while you are on the ride. Indiana Jones is one of my favorite movies and now it is one of my favorite rides!

Those are my top 5 favorite rides in Disneyland. I hope you enjoyed it!  

Disneyland’s Autopia vs Disney World’s Speedway

Setting around both rides: Both rides are in the Tomorrowland sections of Disneyland and Disney World, but the surroundings are completely different. Disneyland’s Autopia is next to Finding Nemo and a Disneyland Railroad train station. Disney World’s Tomorrowland Speedway is near the edge of Tomorrowland, next to some restaurants and the Mad Tea Party ride. Near both exits, you can also get a fake driver’s license, but you have to pay for it. I think that Speedway has a better setting around the ride because Autopia is tucked into the back of Tomorrowland next to the train station. After you are done with Autopia, it is hard to get to the next ride because it is so far away from everything. 

Setting when you are on each ride: I think that Autopia’s setting, when you are on the ride, is better than Speedway’s setting because Autopia has characters on the side of the “road” that you can easily see while still driving. Speedway does not have anything fun to look at while you are driving. It looks like you are riding in a real car with trees and highway signs. I also think that both rides usually have a long queue; so expect to stand in a line.  

How are the two rides different: The scenery is better on Autopia. Another cool thing about Autopia, if you look on the back of your car, it has a funny license plate. Soon, the cars in Autopia will become electric, too. 
Al’s Winner: Both rides are awesome, but I think I liked Autopia better because it has a great setting when you are on the ride.