Reviews of Disney California Adventure Park (Tourist Attraction)

Aydia EAston

It's Disneyland. There's not much to say about it. The food is amazing and the rides are so fun. Warning: There is a yeti with glowing blue eyes that will pop out at you in Matterhorn in Disneyland. At California Adventure, even the small …

Charlotte Lin

The rides were really good and fun, for example the cars ride was the best. The line is fast since we get FastPass when we go there. With the Disneyland resort app we can make mobile orders and see what rides there are

Rossana Rodriguez

Fun & exciting vibe, great ambiance all around. Appealing food choices, appreciate the variety. Staff is helpful & friendly.

Lightnings edge

Part of Disney so it's expected to be a well oiled machine of a park. Clean, efficient and excellent costumer service with great attention to detail. Guardians of the galaxy ride was probably my fave due to how wild it was. The cars land was legit just to walk around. The huge Mickey ferris wheel, however, was terrifying. Never again. The world of color was one of the best shows I've seen. Can't miss.

Nick Abell

Who doesn't love California Adventure? Especially with how many plant-based and vegan options the good people at Disney have introduced! We love the laid-back atmosphere, especially when coming from the chaos that is usually Disneyland

Mellysa Harris

Disney California Adventure Park is right next to Disneyland. It does cost a little extra to go to but it is definitely worth checking out. Although kids can go... Adults will enjoy it as well because of the big kid rides.

José María Andrés Martín

We got the annual pass because this place is just too much fun. Get the hopper pass is possible and finish the day watching the truly spectacular water show at the California Adventure Park

Marcus Wang

It was great and the people are pretty helpful and polite. The rides are pretty fun just as fun as Disneyland park. I liked going to Disney’s California adventure too it was awesome. World of Color was excellent I enjoyed it.

Jessica Campbell

We had fun, the kids had even more fun, but walking around that land had my legs hurting in muscles I didnt know existed. Better water options, more budget friendly options. The tickets are enough to get in, why does everything else need to cost so much too?

Ben Johnson

Love the California Adventure Park and all the rides there. The thing I love that they do in Disney parks that they don't in Universal is all the rides are actual authentic rides not 3D simulation rides. Simulation suck and Disney doesn't have those. I love experience the ride and this place has some really great rides. Grizzly River Run is a great water ride. The Little Mermaid Ride is a great ride for cooling down and beating the heat. The Incredicoaster is incredible. Just to name a few big name rides those are great. Every ride in the park is amazing. Disney does everything right

Allan Jay Garcia

Aloha! This is the best theme park ever. My kids love it and they have the most friendliest staff. The food and drinks are the best. Expensive yes but worth it. I always buy a turkey leg always whenever I’m here. I love Disney!!!

Allison Gaspar

We love Disney. If you eat in the parks, it's no more expensive than going out to eat at Red Robin. My kids (4, 3 and 18 mo) had such a wonderful time. We will definitely be back.

Duffmaster 888

Haven't been in three years. Lots of fun, only drawback is cost. It is getting ridiculous with all the recent pricing changes. I understand increasing gate prices to absorb the cost of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Factor in the cost of hotel …

Yorkim Parmentier

10/10 can recommend this. The immersion is insane. Would definitely recommend 2-3 days for both parks while using the fast pass. Using the mobile applications enhances the experience further, though they're pretty 'crash' heavy.

Catherine Franks

Place was great. Need to tell what some ride are that r inside before they wait 45 min. to get on.. need signs up to respect other people ..some people especially the younger generation with kids who think the older generation should not be there..Disney is for the young and old...this was my first time there at 65..

Maci

Super fun. 15 hours walking with a sprained ankle was 100% worth it to take my kids there for their first time and for my brother's 20th birthday. In 10 years a lot has changed, but all still fun.

Sean Kilmartin

Amazing experience, this park has something for everyone. Fast, slow, action packed, adult, child, shows, rides, food.....fun. This park seems busy in many ways. While similar to the hub and spoke theme park layout it also has surprises …

Vivian Lu

This is a great amusement park that I've been going to since I was a child. I always have a great time here and the ride was super fun especially if you have kids. Unfortunately it seems like the tickets are getting more and more expensive each year but it's a great place to go for a fun-filled day.

Lucia Rodriguez

Super cute place. I was in my childhood while I was here. The fireworks were awesome. Everything here reminds me of my golden days. I went Disneyland Park with my family and its always fun being here. Thank you so much for such contribution.

emily langham

Really fun for a day our with friends. I would recommend California adventure over the classic Disneyland park for teenagers or a group of friends. However I would recommend Disneyland for families. Using the single line really saves you time and you can also order a fast pass for some rides. This way you get s specific time slot when you can come and join the ride a lot faster

Christopher Fordham

Love ❤️ love

Steele Snider

This was my first time here, though I've been going to Disneyland for 25 years now. It was pretty amazing. A lot better then I expected and much bigger. When I was a kid this was a giant parking lot. This is quite a bit different then Disneyland, but in a good way. Themed with Pixar and Marvel, it's a ton of fun to explore, especially if you have kids that have grown up watching both. I recommend taking a few days if you intend to spend time at both parks. The lines are really long, but the fast pass system helps. Word of advice: get there early and immediately grab a fast pass for the most popular attraction. Even doing that, you might not get in for a few hours. Take sunblock and some spending money, because the sun is hot and prices high. Otherwise it's epic. Enjoy!

Kristina Derosier

Love this place almost as much as Disneyland but still love Disneyland more. ;) Anyway, I would suggest a park hopper for 3 days then you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Randy Rugg

It is an excellent experience if you're with young children. As you get older the rides don't have the same excitement as Universal Studios or Great America Six Flags. But with the family it's a good time makes for enjoyable entertainment on vacation. Food in the park is quite expensive but it's very good and well done. Expect to spend a lot of money and have a good time.

Pranavi Rohit

One of the best amusement parks my family and I have been to. The rides aim towards the older crowd (ages 8 and up) but there are definitely rides available with a short wait time that can be appealing to younger riders. A must do is the Guardians of the Galaxy ride! Keep in mind though that the peak times to visit the park is the late morning until the evening. If you want to enjoy the most coveted rides (the ones with a long wait time!), go before or after that. It's best to target between 8:00am and 9:30am.

Jeremy Thomas

Disney California Adventure Park is amazing. I'd never been to a single Disney park before this one, and I guess my expectation was that it would be like any other theme park. There was something else, something magical about it, and I …

Kirk Bagdasarian

California Adventure is totally different from Disneyland. It has more of a hang out vibe. There are less rides, but they're still good. But it's a place to walk around, have a drink, eat some food. It has a more relaxed and wide open atmosphere. The food festivals are the best times to go there, since there's so much more to do. The Animation Academy is a unique experience where you can learn to draw beloved characters, and I totally recommend doing it when you can. There's a lot to do if you know where to look. When you want a more relaxed day than one spent at Disneyland, California Adventure really does the trick.

Sam Sachs

Having been to many of the Disney parks around the world, this is my personal favorite. The park is themed so well, you really feel like you are experiencing a different region as you traverse the park. From Hollywood to the redwoods, you …

Sabin Astralis

I really love this place. It has gone through a lot of different changes and a lot of growth. It is really nice to see it grow and become better. The new additions and changes of rides have really improved it. I am glad that Disneyland it's making more stuff after their movies and not just California.

megan janet

The park had a nice variety of rides for all tastes and ages. The lines were not too long today but likly much longer on weekend days. Loves soaring.

Megan Sandvig

My husband and I are huge Disney fans. We have stayed at the Grand Californian a few times and have been very happy each time. The staff and service has always been excellent going out of their way to make sure we are satisfied and have everything we need during out stay. The rooms themselves are very nice and have an outdoor/country kind of theme. The rooms we have stayed in have also come with balconys which make it great to watch the fireworks or The World of Color show from. This is definitely a perk. However, the biggest perk of staying on property is getting into one of the parks an hour earlier than normal. My husband and I did this on a day when California Adventure was open an hour earlier so we could go on Cars Land Racers ride and not have to wait 4 hours. We were able to do it multiple times by taking advantage of their magic hours. This made the whole thing worth it. Also, another great perk about staying here is your access in and out of California Adventure. It makes it easy to go up and change your clothes, take a nap for a few hours without having to really leave Disneyland and hassle with a car. Overall, I would give this hotel a 5 star rating however the price is out of control. The amount of money they charge you to stay over night is ridiculous! It is for this reason that I have to dock them a star. However, if you have the extra cash it is definitely worth the stay for a night or two.

Jazzy Symphony

Great experience, staff were super friendly and did everything to make the experience great! Rides weren't too busy however if there are lots of fast passes then queues for regular tickets was a lot slower. Overall a wonderful and magical experience!!

Edward Crenshaw

The usual Disney fare. Kinda busy today...on a Monday of all days. Incredicoaster is a blast. Toy Story Mania is a must do. Be sure to take a moment to go to the Drawing Academy. Guardians of the Galaxy is a phenomenal work of engineering and a lot of fun. Food is mediocre and expensive like ant theme park. I think the chicken at Flo's Cafe is probably the best bet.

Lynn S

Wow! This is our first time here! World of Color was so cool! Drawing characters with Disney animators was one of our favorite things. The Frozen performance was like something you'd see on Broadway. Radiator Springs Racers were amazing at night! Wonderful park!

Jean Paul C

It was awesome. I wish I could have stayed longer. One day is not enough to enjoy all the attractions. If you ever want to buy a ticket, do it online because if you buy it for the same day, you would have to pay on the same site.

Patrick

I don't know why this park doesnt get the props it deserves. Radiator Springs and Pixar Pier are so well done. Just beautiful. With more to come!

Cynthia Franco

Would get a hopper pass since there’s not much to get done here (compared to Disneyland). Must do for this park: 1) guardians of the galaxy- mission: breakout 2) incredicoaster 3) radiator springs racers All other rides are just not worth the wait for older adults but stills entertaining to younger crowd

carlos castaneda

Great for the whole family. Definitely get the hopper for this park. You will want to go to Disneyland after spending halve your day here. I don't think is worth spending the whole day at this park. You will be able to see more of the night shows. Your family will definitely have a better time with the hopper. More expensive but worth it. You can take pre made sandwiches water bottles and snacks.

Mike Mcgrew

World of color The show lasts 30 minutes and if you get the fast pass access you can get right up on the rail next to the water. The signs say you will get wet which deters some people at first but it's only mist. Go for the wet zone it's the best view and it's just misting. The show cycles through a lot of Disney movies and pirates of the Caribbean is the best part, when the flames start..which is nice because it warms you up a bit.

Jb TechFanatic

Just cant compete with Disneyland but it has gotten better over the years. I give it four stars because we love cars the ride. Without Cars Land this park would only be a 2-star

Dominic Ivory

I loved the park. It's really fun for the little ones, and if you're looking for a bit of a thrill, there are a few rides that may pique your interest, like incredicoaster or the guardians of the Galaxy ride. The nighttime fireworks and water show are also wonderful. I would definitely recommend coming here and bringing the kids if you get the chance.

Sandra A

So much fun! A lot to do, but not cheap. Bring good walking shoes! We logged 12,000 steps per day here. Support, support, support!

Paul Klein

Not much of a park. A couple of creative rides but that is all. however. best thing going is the 60 min live performance of Frozen. Absolutely Broadway excellent! A must see. Singing great and Disney special effects fantastic.

The Elite Friends

It is an incredible park at Disneyland! It has amazing rides that suit to all ages. There are fun, fast, and thrilling rides for adults and big children, or there are slow but still fun rides for little children! This park caters to your family’s needs and much much more!

michael noonan

Super!! Lots of things to see and do. Great fun.this park was more for the teens but any adult who likes thrill rides will enjoy.many rides to try but the coaster was super! Its a definite place to go when seeing disneyland you wont wanna miss it!

D C

DCA is smaller with fewer rides than the Disneyland. You can likely get on all the rides in 1 day if you plan it right. It's smaller, but not less fun. Hot in summer. Wish they provide overhang and water spray to keep people cool.

Jada 2 Legit

Really lit! One's you ambitious, brave, young people gotta go on: The Incredicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: BREAKOUT, and The Cars ride (get there early and fastpass!!) This park has more intense rides than Disneyland. Highly recommend both parks.

Wavelon Jackson

Beautifully designed theme park. Spacious and vibrant. Makes you feel like you're walking into a live version of your favorite Disney animations... Great Rides and attractions...

Justin Bennett

The food here and the atmosphere is spot on. Seasonal dishes and shows are the best and during the evening the atmosphere is even better. My family loves just walking around and getting some ice cream.

Neeru Johal

Definitely the Happiest Place on Earth! It’s a very clean place full of friendly people. FastPass is a brilliant idea including the MaxPass with photos taken around the park and posted directly on the app. The rides are all amazing, some thrilling while others nostalgic. Can’t wait to go back

Kim Michelle

Disney really has put some work into this park from it’s opening in 2001. Good restaurants (bring The Cove back tho) sit down and quick service. The broadway style shows at the Hyperion Theatre (I preferred Aladdin). This park offer some …

Rhonda Santos

Completely and utterly AMAZING! Disney Magical through and through. From the Adorable Snowman Treats to the Zephyr flying high above Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure has something for everyone!

Elise Langiano

CA Adventure has so many options for everyone in the family! They have really made some great upgrades to the park over the years and it is a perfect way to get the full Disney experience. The food options are amazing! We can't wait to go back!

David Harper

We had a great time. The park was too much for my almost-three-year old, but the nine year old had a great time. The crowds weren't as bad as we were fearing, but the lines were still long - next time I'd get a fastpass. The park staff were friendly and kind consistently, there were adult beverages and decent food for sale, and there was enough to see that we didn't get to it all - although our aching feet contributed to that. Definitely recommend visiting at opening hours instead of waiting until later.

Christi Dresda

Good family friendly place. But 14 & older can't dress up in Halloween costumes unless it's a special event that allows you. If you do security will stop you

Jesse Brown III

The park was amazing, and I definitely appreciated the seasonal festivities and menu options. My only critic is that I would like to see a lot more of a Halloween presence in the park at this time of year! I cannot wait for my next adventure at Disney.

Maria Archini

Ahhh Disney--"the happiest place on Earth." It is--even with the crowd & the heat--it really is a fun place. My favorite ride was Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! 'Quite an exciting ride. Have a go...Have a ride (*or more)...Have some great fun at "Disney."

Francesca Maddock

Excellent food. Super fun rides. If you want to enjoy this, seriously plan it. Look if it is going to be busy or not. Same for Disneyland. Other than that, it was truly magical.

Zoe Kelton

I loved the ride Ariel's Grotto because it's like, the whole Ariel movie but not watching it. Also, Cars Land was great, we came early so I saw Lightning McQueen, and when we came back to go on the main ride he was still there so maybe he stays the whole time after that. The ride itself was great, but for little kids (probably under 10) might not like it considering there is 3 little hills and it goes faster than you'd think.

Denise James

I had a wonderful time at the park. It's all decorated for Halloween and many guests are wearing costumes. Great people watching.

claudia cruz

Love this park especially at night! Seems so much more lit up than Disneyland. Crowds weren't too bad...

Amber McCardell

Love it here. As an annual passholder, o try to come as often as I can. I can honestly say I've never had a bad experience here. Cast is always friendly, so are all workers.

Angela Anger

Well, Disney California has never been my favorite but since we had 4 days this time we decided to go. It’s changed a little. I don’t remember there being beer the last time I went, which was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the music that was playing and it was actually quite relaxing compared to the crowds at Disneyland.

El Bayda

Disney California adventure is place full of rides and fun. Therefore, it is suitable for older kids( 10+). My nephews loved it, and they enjoyed their time. It is better to stick with the rides that included in the max pass ( and came back time) rather than waiting in lines. Characters are very friendly and charminand take time to take pictures with you, chat and make you very welcoming and comfortable. A great place to visit. Highly recommended.

Cary Stockwell

If I could give California Adventure 10 Stars, I would! What an amazing place. Watched the Water musical: "World of Color" all I can say is WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I am sure Walt is proud! Thanks for a near perfect day!

Cory Creevy

Great place for adults and kids alike. Almost always less busy than Disneyland. Cars land is awesome, everything is very detailed and worth the money to get in.

Robert Szakacs

Always a great time. The reason for 4 out of 5 rather then 5 is 99% of the rides at Disneyland and Disney California have the ability to do fast pass through the app by scanning your digital ticket at the Fast Pass locations. However Toy Story Mania one of probably three or four rides that are big draws to this park does cannot scan the digital ticket, you have to have the printed one. Now I know if you buy the Fast Pass package you can just pick your fast pass through the app without the need of scanning but since that is an additional charge seems silly. Make all the rides have the same process of getting the fast pass one way or another rather then dealing with multiple system. Other then that had a wonderful time at Disney, great service, food, and rides. Did not wait in a single line at either park for over 50min which is always a win.

Leanna Stevens

I cannot ever say enough about how wonderful it is here. I wish we lived closer. I would come here a lot. It truly is our happy place. We are already planning our first no kids trip back here later this year.

Veronica Adams

Best trip ever. So much fun make sure you know how to do fast pass so you dont wait in long lines. Such a magical place we cant wait to go again.

Dan Chen

The rides are mostly for kids, maybe 10% of the rides are enjoyable for the adults. The food options are pretty good, I would order via the mobile app if you don’t wanna wait in line. Single rider can get on popular rides faster then the fast pass.

James Manfull

Went there to ride Guardians of the galaxy. It is a great improvement from Tower of Terror. Better theme and better technology. The drops seemed more random. It was a lot of fun.

L. Rodriguez

It's better than OG Disneyland because the workers seem happier here and more eager to please. They seem to enjoy helping customers. It really makes a difference when the people not only are willing to help, but are happy to. It's easier to navigate, there's better rides and it's not overly crowed. There are more shows for little ones and great food for all. It's an overall better experience.

Amy Kilian

Highly recommend the max pass! Makes navigating the busy rides much easier. Other than that, it's Disneyland, enjoy yourself!

Wendy Ashton

I love this place! The music in the Hollywood area is cool, the buildings and details are amazing! Cast members are nice. There are plenty of places to go cool off and sit down. Food choices are plenty!

Glorieuse Tartibu

First time at Disney California Adventure Park and it was loads of fun! I will say this park is more adult than Disney Land... Disney Land is more for the little ones, as all the rides are kid friendly. Disney California has more adult rides and attractions. Park was clean, lots of concessions, and different restaurants to choose from. The best rides in the park would have to be the Guardians of the Galaxy & The Incredicoaster! The bathrooms aren’t the cleanest, for a theme park, they’re kept up... Could use some stronger air freshener. Overall a great experience, can’t say that I’ll be back, but it was a good time.

Christian Aguilar

Traveled from Colorado and had a blast with my family. Do recommend getting their early to obtain the fast pass tickets if possible, lines are pretty long but worth the wait. In my opinion, the rides at Disney California Adventure are more thrilling than Disneyland. My favorite ride was Guardian of the Galaxy! First timers. Good luck!

Caitlyn Olsen

(the cars ride at radiator springs) Not okay. 3 times on the ride, each time it broke. waited 3 hours in the line and never got to finish ride. the cast member told us it had been breaking for the past week or two every hour or so. if i could give 0 stars i would.

Eddie Bencomo

Grizzly river ride and Gardians of the galaxy are great along with the colors of the world water/light show. Not much into the carnival thing since one can get that at many different places. Food was really good especially the pasta, pizza, bread bowls, and salads.

Sean Mitchell

Fun time with family. I don't think it is worth the 149 per ticket as we were able to see all attraction and ride almost all rides before 5pm. But the photo people were amazing when getting photos with cast members

Steve Swanson

Once you wrap your head around the price, everything else is fantastic! Do the fast pass! It's worth the money...

Heather Chow

California Adventure Park is different from Disneyland. I had lots of fun there. It is a good place to walk around. There are lots of food there. Cars Land is very good. I like Cars Land the best.

Claire Stockdale

Staff is amazing and courteous. Not forced, either - it is genuine and that means a lot to a guest. The sights and attractions are also phenomenal. Every little detail is thought out!

Voja Ilic

Park is full of entertainment for all ages. Staff is extremely professional, courteous and friendly. Disney is master of entertainment. Watching Disney movies is like watching 1.5h-2.0h commercial that leads to everything you will see "live" in the park. It is awesome. Expect to wait for some rides, so use Disney app. to schedule your ride and avoid lineups, though expect that others are doing the same so even FastLane might be busy. Food is very expensive, but it comes "with the territory". One banana will cost you $3.00, one pickle $3.50, etc.

Alexander Lajes

I've never been here. This is a lovely park. Had a great time and I will come back again thank you

jacqui schaning

Absolutely love both parks, but I do have to say this one is my FAVORITE! Toy Story land is a blast! Love all the fabulous restaurants, and you can drink beer! What's not to love

T White

We love California Adventure! This was in the wilderness explorers trail where the kids got to zip line. This park is for sure a great compliment to Disneyland Park across the plaza. There are many dining options here that are great, the rides are so fun and the entertainment is amazing! World of color is the night show here. It was on hold for a while but I understand it will be running again soon.

Lorraine Myers

My favorite things, World of Color , and the Cars ride! You gotta show up early for both, fast pass or not! World of color, bring a chair if you can or come early enough to get way up front so you can sit on the ground and not be in the way. It's an amazing show, every time!

Cindy Peterson

This is my family's favorite place! The roller coaster was super fun and it's not so crowded. I would recommend a fast pass for Radiator Spring racers. The line can be super long. The World of Color was awesome!

MN CHAVEZ

Just like my Disneyland Park review, Where do i even begin with the awesomeness of this park. First off, this is a park that is changing a lot, so expect to see some rides in one time and then others in another. Plus, every ride is awesome and some of these rides are also for the Thrill! Some are Incredicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT, and even more. Cars Land is just like Radiator Springs and it feels like you are in the movie Cars and Radiator Springs Racers is a Thrill ride and also a non-Thrill ride. So, this is the reason I give Disney California Adventure Park: 5 Stars!

Jacqueline NRCMA

A must do at least once in a lifetime... the oogie boogie bash!! My kids loved the trick or treat event. Shows are also amazing! Had so much fun watching the parades/rides/trying Halloween food.

Donald Mahoney

Great time. Would have been a good idea to check ahead, could have skipped "gay days". It is LA, made it a true "California" experience.

Jennifer Thatcher

Just one more magical reason to be in California. Excellent food and fantastic ride experiences. We love all things Disney!

Brenda

Love this place almost as much as Disneyland but still love Disneyland more. ;) Anyway, I would suggest a park hopper for 3 days then you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Or better yet, a season pass is great!

Marylou Rimmasch

No place to sit. Bad food. So much money. Not as clean as I remember it used to be. Not enough trees, though they are growing. A lot of rides are not fun for small children. I wish there was a dress code.

Brayden Hatfield

Unlike Disneyland, California adventure Park feels more like an amusement park and less like a fantasy land. The newer themes are great and bring new life to the same rundown themes of before. Such as adding the Incredibles in place of California screaming and, Guardians of the Galaxy in place of tower of terror. A wide range of rides for people of all ages to find enjoyment. The best way to go is with fast pass. Being able to walk on almost any ride and have a 5 minute wait is a big win. A lot of places to eat scattered throughout, the wharf being my favorite. I will say that it is pricey and depending on how much your willing to carry it helps to bring food and water into the park as a water bottle is 5 dollars. Friendly staff that go the extra mile for everyone.

Evie Scanlan

Always such a wonder. Great place to take your entire family. Perfect life at Disneyland

M Gilmore

Such an awesome experience. Staff are just great and always went above and beyond every time we encountered them. Even with long lines and loads of people we had a great time.

Adam Hess

Amusement park for the more thrill seeker. Teenagers seem to have a lot more fun here. The remodel of the peir is nice. Lots to do and see, and some ride lines will be long while others will be really short. Come early to get fast passes for rides that you must ride.