Disney’s California Adventure™ Park, Disneyland ® Resort's newest next door neighbor, puts a Disney ® Resort spin on a magical journey through California. With three themed parks jam packed with rides, interactive play, live entertainment and California food favorites all ages are guaranteed an unforgettable visit. As you enter under the famous Golden Gate Bridge onto Sunshine Plaza with its trademark Sun image and sparkling fountain this compact Park is spread out before you.

Our "don’t miss" list of Disney’s California Adventure™ Park attractions starts at Paradise Pier with California Screamin’ considered by some fans to be the perfect coaster ride. Then Soarin’ Over California takes you on a thrilling simulated hang glider tour of the Golden State- (get on board at Condor Flats). Ready for another wild ride? Get stoked and get soaked at Grizzly River Run in Golden State. (Opt for free Fast Pass service and your place in line is saved for the most popular attractions!!!)

For a change of pace head for Hollywood Pictures Backlot, become a contestant (and perhaps win a prize) on the very popular Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Kids and adults can’t resist the lovable Muppets in Muppet Vision 3d also in this venue. Another "must see" attraction in this same location is the live musical spectacular Alladin starting January 2003 at the Hyperion Theater- a captivating show for the whole family.

For a bit of whimsy trek on over to Disney’s California Adventure™ Park's, A Bug’s Land, a venue full of attractions plus the funny and imaginative 3-D film "It’s Tough to Be a Bug". This is a "must not miss" event full of surprises and special effects. (Parents might want to preview the film first as it could be scary for smaller children.) Younger kids will delight in the rides in A Bug’s Land as they whirl, fly and bump to familiar tunes. This is a good place for older and younger siblings to share a ride together.

Little ones love to romp over the beached ship S.S.Rustworthy near Paradise Pier (one of several Get Wet play areas- bring a change of clothes!). You might want to continue the nautical theme and have lunch at Ariel’s Grotto also in the Paradise Pier venue. Bigger kids can take a break from thrill rides and test their strength and agility on suspension bridges and log swings at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Golden State attraction area. There is a height requirement for certain challenges and young children need an adult in attendance (a good excuse for parents to join in the fun). When it is time for little ones to mellow out stop by Ahwahnee Camp in Golden State and listen to a real live story teller.

Tip: Disney’s California Adventure™ Park is centrally located off Interstate 5 (Santa Ana Freeway) in Anaheim and is well marked. Follow signs to parking area. *Be sure and mark down your parking level- Disneyland ® Resort's parking structure is one of the world’s largest!!! Disneyland ® Resort trams whisk you to and from Disney’s California Adventure™ Park. Check with your hotel- they may offer shuttle service to Disneyland ® Resort.

Tip: Parking tollbooths accept only cash.

Tip: Check out the Disneyland® Resort website prior to your visit. It is fun to scope out which attractions will appeal to different age groups. Some rides have height requirements- it will save tears if you know ahead of time. Also check for attraction closures before your visit.

Tip: Enjoy California’s sunshine but don’t forget the sunscreen, hats, lip balm and bottled water (no glass containers).

Tip: As always in a Disneyland® Park you will find fabulous and unusual gifts and souvenirs appropriate to each venue.