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About Golden Zephyr

Frog Family Rating

When to Visit

Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrs

Suitability

  • Toddlers (3-5),
  • Children (6-12)

Golden Zephyr Details

Quick Facts

Type

Poi | Ride

Duration

3 min.

Height Req.

None

Experience Attraction

  • Golden Zephyr

Frog Overview

These stainless steel silver bullet rockets glisten in the California sun as they take you for a spin at the water's edge. Orbit suspended from a 90-foot tower in "galactic gondolas". These sleek orbiting rockets were inspired by the beach community cinema matinees starring Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon.

Golden Zephyr is an aerial carousel in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure. The ride's duration is 3 minutes. Guests must transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to experience Golden Zephyr. For wheelchair access, enter through the standard queue and proceed to the elevator. Take the elevator to the second level and wait for a Cast Member for boarding instructions. A transfer access vehicle is available.

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Frog Family Tips and Fun Facts about Golden Zephyr

Frog Family Tips

  • Visit Golden Zephyr early in the morning or later in the evening; it's a slow-loading attraction!

Fun Facts

  • Golden Zephyr's design comes from the Harry Traver Circle Swing rides of the early 20th century and opened on February 8, 2001.

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