While many attractions cater to Guests of all ages, the parks at Disneyland Resort also offer attractions that will appeal to the adrenaline junkie in your travel party. Here is a list of the more thrilling attractions at Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park. The attractions are listed in order from most to least thrilling.
Space Mountain
- Ride Type: Steel roller coaster
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Top Speed 32 mph
- No serious drops
- Inversions: None
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: NO
DIStracted Tip: If you’re a Star Wars fan, be sure to visit Disneyland Park in early 2016 to ride Hyperspace Mountain in which Guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle on this re-imagined classic attraction.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Ride Type: Steel roller coaster
- Height Requirement 42”
- Top Speed: 27mph
- No serious drops
- Inversions: None
- FastPass: NO
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: YES
- Comments: The Matterhorn is one of the bumpiest attractions you’ll ever encounter!
DIStracted Tip: Depending on when you visit, both tracks may not be up and running. Since FastPass is not available, the single rider line is a good option.
Indiana Jones Adventure
- Ride Type: Motion simulator dark ride
- Height Requirement: 46″
- Top Speed: 22mph
- No serious drops
- Inversions: None
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line:YES
- Comments: Indiana Jones Adventure uses the same ride technology as DINOSAUR, however, Guests can actually see where they’re going on this attraction. Watch out for the darts!
DIStracted Tip: Obtain a FastPass for this attraction or ride it early in the day. This ride frequently breaks down so be prepared to make multiple attempts to enjoy this attraction.
Splash Mountain
- Ride Type: Log flume
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Top Speed: 40mph
- Drop: 50ft
- Inversions: None
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: YES
- Comments: There’s much more to this ride than meets the eye. Guests will enjoy several smaller drops before the final drop into the Briar Patch.
DIStracted Tip: Single riders enter using the exit.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Ride Type: Roller coaster
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Top Speed: 30mph
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: NO
- Comments: There are no serious drops, but plenty of twists and turns; Guests can expect to slide across the seat and to be tossed around a bit.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- Ride Type : Motion simulator
- Height Requirement: 40”
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: NO
- Comments: Because this is a motion simulator ride, there are no “real” drops or speeds.
Gadget’s Go Coaster
- Ride Type: Steel roller coaster
- Height Requirement: 35″
- Top Speed: 22mph
- FastPass: NO
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: NO
- Comments: No serious drops or inversions. This is an entry level coaster experience for the aspiring adrenaline junkies in your party!
Disney’s California Adventure Park
California Screamin’
- Ride Type: Steel roller coaster
- Height Requirement: 48”
- Top Speed: 0 to 55 mph in 4 seconds
- Drop: 108 ft drop
- Inversions: One 360 degree loop-de-loop
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider Line: YES
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Ride Type: Drop tower
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Top Speed: Faster than free fall
- Attraction Height: 183ft
- Drop: 13 stories
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider: NO
Radiator Springs Racers
- Ride Type: Slot car
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Top Speed: 40 mph
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider: YES
- Comments: This attraction is very similar to Epcot’s Test Track; most of the attraction is smooth and slow moving and culminates in a race between dueling cars.
DIStracted Tip: FastPasses are distributed near It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
Grizzly River Run
- Ride Type: Raft ride
- Height Requirement: 42″
- Drop: 22 ft drop
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider: YES
Goofy’s Sky School
- Ride Type: Wild mouse
- Height Requirement: 42″
- Top Speed: 27 mph
- Drop: 20 ft
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider: YES
- Comment: Fans of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom should enjoy this attraction.
Soarin’ Over California
- Ride Type: Flight simulation Ride
- Height Requirement: 40”
- Attraction Height: 45 ft
- FastPass: YES
- Rider Switch: YES
- Single Rider: YES
Honorable Mention: Mickey’s Fun Wheel
- Ride Type: Eccentric wheel
- Height Requirement: Any Height
- Attraction height: 150 ft
- FastPass: NO
- Rider Switch: NO
- Single Rider Line: NO
DIStracted Tip: Guests looking for more of a thrill should select a swinging gondola. The swinging gondolas glide on an interior rail and sway during the trip. Motion sickness bags are provided. This ride is not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. You’ve been warned!
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