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This colorful land, set alongside a beautiful lagoon, is Disney's tribute to the carnivals, amusement parks and boardwalks of old. Here you'll find thrill rides galore and plenty of old-fashioned fun. At night the whole area lights up and the sights and sounds are simply wonderful!
Toy Story Midway Mania Photos
"Toy Story Mania" is the coolest, newest attraction at Disney's California Adventure. It's a fantastic, fun ride that is not to be missed.
There's a familiar character from the Toy Story movies who serves as a "Carnival Barker" over the queue. It's Mr. Potato Head and he interacts with guests, cracking jokes and occasionally having a body part pop loose. Another example of making the wait a lot more tolerable.
After going through the main part of the queue, you grab a pair of 3-D glasses and get ready to enter the ride vehicle.
 Each car takes 4 guests. What's unique is that you're sitting back to back, with a tall partition between you. Once you're on your way, you'll be facing your own set of targets while whoever is behind you is facing the opposite way and shooting at their own targets. It really is the same as having two completely independent vehicles combined into one.
You have a toy cannon that fires via a pull string. You take aim at the targets at the game booths you encounter along the way. Cheering you on will be Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Hamm and the Green Army Men. Find a hidden target and you'll rack up even more points as you compete for the highest score. The targets and weapons vary. What's even more fun is feeling the rush of air as you pop balloons at one of the game booths. This ride is all about the details and not a single one was overlooked.
The one thing that made me a bit apprehensive was the "spin" action of the cars you're in. I was with my husband who is my "ride test dummy" and gets queasy just looking at the Mad Tea Cup Party. As we completed one set of targets we "spun" over to the next set. This isn't wild, crazy going in circles, just a turnaround. At the end, when it does "spin" several times, it is so s-l-o-w there's zero impact from the rotation. I'm happy to say that my man had no problem at all and was anxious to try it again.
FASTPASS Attraction
A steel roller coaster, cleverly designed as a wooden thrill ride of old. At blast off you'll go from 0 to 55 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. This fun-filled ride will take you through twists and turns, with a 108 foot drop and even includes an upside down loop through Mickey's ears!
Restrictions: (Must be at least 48” tall, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other physical limitations. Expectant mothers should not ride. Adult should accompany young children)
A midway area filled with old-fashioned games of luck, chance and skill. There is a separate charge to play any of the midway games, usually $1 or $2 per game. Prizes are rewarded and small prizes may be traded up. Games include: Angels in the Outfield, Boardwalk Bowl, Cowhuenga Pass, Dolphin Derby, New Haul Fishery, San Joaquin Valley, and Shore Shot.
Rockets
take you for a spin over Paradise Bay. The metallic
spaceships were inspired by classic sci-fi stories
such as Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon. During inclement
weather this attraction may not be operating.
Head "under
the sea" and float like a jellyfish
on this kid-friendly parachute ride. You'll
soar 40 feet in the air and float back
down through the colorful kelp garden.
Restrictions: (40" height requirement. 350-pound maximum
combined passenger weight per vehicle).
There are no horses to be found on this whimsical seaside attraction. Instead you'll ride upon hand carved dolphins, sea lions, flying fish, whales and sea horses on this beautifully styled carousel. Inspired by the Little Mermaid, it’s a remarkable interpretation of this classic ride.
This
high
speed, thrill version of the old test
your
strength carnival
game,
shoots you to the
top
where
you can clang the
bell
and light the lights.
You'll
experience zero gravity
as you are launched 180
feet straight up
at
incredible
speeds.
Restrictions: (Must be at least 52” tall, Guests should
be in good health and free from heart, back or neck
problems, motion sickness or other physical limitations.
Expectant mothers should not ride. Adult should accompany
young children. ) During inclement weather this attraction
may not be operating.
FASTPASS Attraction - This wild roller coaster adventure takes you down the famed Mullholland Drive. Your cars will twist and turn above Paradise Pier as you careen along the winding path.
Restrictions: (Must be at least 42” tall, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other physical limitations. Expectant mothers should not ride. Adult should accompany young children. ) During inclement weather this attraction may not be operating.
Located
inside the giant orange, you'll find a swinging good
time. Ride in individual bumblebee seats as you are
swung around inside. You'll hear the bees buzzing and
can even smell the oranges as you fly through the air.
Restrictions: (Must be at least 48” tall, Guests should be in good health and
free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other physical
limitations. Expectant mothers should not ride. Adult should accompany
young children. There is a 200-pound maximum passenger weight per vehicle.
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Among the changes at Disney's California Adventure is a new theme for the Orange Stinger swing ride.
The styling will be in keeping with the Victorian architecture currently seen in the Paradise Pier section of the park, most notably at the recently opened "Toy Story Mania" attraction.
While Disney Imagineers declined to provide details, sources say that the Orange Stinger will become "The Silly Symphony Swings" and will be patterned after Disney's "The Band Concert" cartoon released in 1935.
The swings will rotate around a tornado with smoke and orchestration with "Conductor Mickey" on top of the attraction.
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This water play area is a favorite
among children. This hands on play zone includes
ringing bells, turning wheels, shooting water cannons
and plenty of old-fashioned fun!
This amazing Ferris wheel offers spectacular views and thrills. There are two types of gondolas and two separate lines. The stationary gondolas do not rock, the swinging gondolas slide and rock back and forth along the spokes of the sun wheel. If you are prone to motion sickness or scared of heights, I would avoid this attraction.
During inclement weather this attraction may not be operating.
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- California
Scream Cam - souvenir ride photos
- Man Hat 'n' Beach - Hats, Visors, Swim and Surf wear, Beach towels
- Dinosaur Jacks Sunglass
Shack - sunglasses and other accessories inside a
pink dinosaur
- Pacific Ocean Photos - photography studio with
fun backdrops
- Point Mugu Tattoo - temporary tattoos,
t-shirts, beach merchandise
- Sideshow Shirts - T-shirts,
beachwear, and Paradise Pier merchandise
- Souvenir
66 - personalized gift items, post cards, souvenirs
- Treasures
in Paradise - children's clothing, toys and souvenirs
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Games of the Boardwalk 
Sun Wheel
