Disney's California Adventure
Anaheim, CA 92802
Phone: (714) 781-4565
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Editorial Review for Disney's California Adventure – by Ginny Chien
In Short
Imagine typical California experiences condensed to 55 acres. In the caricatured Hollywood Pictures Backlot, get your 15 minutes of fame on Superstar Limo. Or make like a rafter on the Golden State's six-minute Grizzly River Run, which winds around a mammoth, bear-shaped mountain. California Screamin', a looping coaster, is the centerpiece of the beach-side amusement-themed Paradise Pier. Though the park is considerably smaller than Disneyland's 85 acres, admission costs the same at both.
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User Reviews for Disney's California Adventure
11/17/2007 Posted by porkjello
I recently heard that this park will be going through some major changes in the next few years. Thank goodness! This park has so much potential and does have some decent e-ticket rides such as the Tower of Terror and Soarin over California. The biggest issue I had was that a lot of the attractions were un-original and uninspired. What sets Disneyland apart from other theme parks is the theming, originality and innovation in their attractions. Those elements are not in the majority of the attractions at DCA. Let's hope the changes they have planned will make DCA reach it's true potential as a Disney theme park.
Pros: There are changes coming
Cons: We have to wait for them
11/14/2006 Posted by dmenkes
Aside from the fact that I work for the company and have free access to both parks, California Adventure has been growing on me as of late. I've been here many times over the summer, and while the main park will always hold my favor, I've come to appreciate what's available in CA. First off, California Screamin' is a blast, and actually goes upside down! Soarin' over California is relaxing and fun, and the Aladdin stage musical is cute and very well done. I wasn't such a big fan of Tower of Terror but I don't like sudden drops. The Muppets 3D Adventure is cute. I think the main draw for me is the Santa Cruz-ish Boardwalk. Having been to the real Boardwalk, I'm almost embarassed to say I prefer the one here. It's cleaner at least. But the main draw for me has to be the Ferris Wheel. Ask for a locked-off cab vs. the rolling one for a romantic experience at dusk. The one major drawback here is that they close at 9pm.
Pros: More adult than Disneyland
Cons: closes earlier than Disneyland
Schedule
| 09/05/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/05/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/06/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/06/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/07/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/07/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/08/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/08/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/09/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/09/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/10/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/10/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/11/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/11/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/12/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/12/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/13/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/13/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am | ||
| 09/14/2008 | Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular | |
| 09/14/2008 | Goofy's Beach Party Bash | |
| 11:45 am |
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