Disneyland and Disney World are standard trip locations for youths of all ages, however not all rides and points of interest are acceptable for youthful youngsters. If you’re planning a visit to Disneyland with little youngsters, chances are you’ll marvel what rides and points of interest are greatest. Right here’s our record of Disney’s California Journey Rides for little youngsters.
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Disney’s California Journey Rides for Little Youngsters at Disneyland California
Earlier than leaving in your trip, test the Disneyland web site to see the present top necessities and trip adjustments/closures. It’s at all times a good suggestion to be ready prematurely so there’s no disappointment along with your youngsters whenever you arrive.
Disney Jr Dance Celebration
When my youngsters have been little, the earlier iteration of this attraction was amongst their favorites. The Disney Jr Dance Celebration is a must-do for any youngsters who love the preferred exhibits on Disney Junior.
It is a present, not a trip. It runs for about half-hour, so that you’ll need to test the schedule within the Disneyland app. Characters on the attraction are at all times topic to alter, however at present, 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 Coloration present is enjoying.
The trip autos of the Golden Zephyr are old school area gondolas, the place a number of individuals sit in a single automobile. There’s no top restriction.
Whereas it spins and goes up within the air a bit, it’s a gentle trip. Traces 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 top restriction. It additionally typically doesn’t have too lengthy of a line.
You’ll board a “Reminiscence Mover” automobile, accommodating as much as about 4 passengers. It spins and goes up within the air however may be very gentle. It’s a cute trip and is enjoyable for youths 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 standard carousel themed for Toy Story.
There aren’t any trip top necessities, which is nice for youthful youngsters. Jessie’s Critter Carousel does near accommodate World of Coloration, so make sure to trip this attraction early earlier than it closes.
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Journey
Board a clamshell trip automobile (accommodating 2-4 passengers) and journey by way of Ariel’s journey below the ocean. As you trip by way of the scenes, you’ll see your entire favourite elements of The Little Mermaid and listen to your favourite songs (together with Below the Sea).
It is a enjoyable trip for youths of all ages, with no top restriction. There are scenes with Ursula that could be somewhat 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 test 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 residence. This trip has no top restriction, and a Lightning Lane is obtainable.
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 strains to decide on which expertise works greatest for you.
The non-swinging gondola might be your higher possibility if touring with little ones. Whereas each sorts don’t have any top 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 likely 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, however it’s a gentle trip expertise for little ones.
Toy Story Halfway Mania may be very standard, so anticipate lengthy strains. Lightning Lane is obtainable and is extremely really useful. There’s no top restriction on this attraction.
Turtle Speak with Crush
Turtle Speak with Crush is a reside present in Hollywood Land’s Disney Animation Constructing. Present instances might be discovered within the Disneyland app – it’s greatest to test earlier than you head in that path 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 by way of the ocean window (a video display screen). Crush interacts with viewers members, and the present is a extremely enjoyable expertise for youths.
Animation Academy
Animation Academy is subsequent to Turtle Speak with Crush within the Hollywood Land’s Disney Animation Constructing. On this expertise, you’ll get the chance to discover ways to draw certainly one of Disney’s iconic characters from certainly one of 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 short pre-show, you’ll be loaded right into a trip automobile the place you’ll battle quickly replicating Spider-Bots.
It is a standard trip, and Lightning Lane is obtainable. 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 youngsters?
