Disney California Adventure® Park Things to Do, Restaurants & Park Plans
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Disney California Adventure® Park Things To Do
Sort ByAnimation Academy
Visit During: Visit after noonCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: EducationalDuration: 32 min.Area: Hollywood LandDisney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Visit During:Current Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: Featured EventDuration: 720 min.Area:Games of Pixar Pier
Visit During: Visit after noonCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType:Duration: 10 min.Area: Pixar PierGolden Zephyr
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: Aerial CarouselDuration: 3 min.Area: Pixar PierGoofy's Sky School
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: 42"Type: Roller CoasterDuration: 3 min.Area: Pixar PierGrizzly River Run
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: 42"Type: White Water RaftingDuration: 7 min.Area: Grizzly PeakGuardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Visit During: Visit in 1st hourCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: 40"Type: Free FallDuration: 6 min.Area: Avengers CampusIncredicoaster
Visit During: Visit in 1st hrCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: 48"Type: Roller CoasterDuration: 5 min.Area: Pixar PierInside Out Emotional Whirlwind
Visit During: Visit anytimeCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: SpinningDuration: 2 min.Area: Pixar PierJessie's Critter Carousel
Visit During: Visit anytimeCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: CarouselDuration: 2 min.Area: Pixar PierJumpin' Jellyfish
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: 40"Type: SimulatorDuration: 1 min.Area: Pixar PierLuigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: 32"Type: SpinningDuration: 1 min.Area: Cars LandMater's Junkyard Jamboree
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: 32"Type: TrackDuration: 3 min.Area: Cars LandMickey's PhilharMagic
Visit During:Current Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: Movie - 3DDuration: 12 min.Area: Hollywood LandMonsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: NoneType: TrackDuration: 7 min.Area: Hollywood LandPixar Pal-A-Round - Non-Swinging
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: SpinningDuration: 8 min.Area: Pixar PierPixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: SpinningDuration: 8 min.Area: Pixar PierRadiator Springs Racers
Visit During: Visit in 1st hrCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Single Pass ($):Height Req.: 40"Type: TrackDuration: 6 min.Area: Cars LandRed Car Trolley
Visit During: Visit after noonCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: Sights & TransportDuration: 10 min.Area: Buena Vista StreetRedwood Creek Challenge Trail
Visit During: Visit after noonCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: WalkthroughDuration: 19 min.Area: Grizzly PeakSilly Symphony Swings - Single
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: 48"Type: SwingingDuration: 2 min.Area: Pixar PierSilly Symphony Swings - Tandem
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: 40"Type: SwingingDuration: 2 min.Area: Pixar PierSoarin' Around the World
Visit During: Visit in 1st hrCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: 40"Type: SimulatorDuration: 5 min.Area: Grizzly PeakSorcerer's Workshop
Visit During: Visit anytimeCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: ExhibitDuration: 5 min.Area: Hollywood LandThe Bakery Tour, hosted by Boudin® Bakery
Visit During: Visit anytimeCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: WalkthroughDuration: 10 min.Area: San Fransokyo SquareThe Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
Visit During: Visit in first 2 or last 2 hrsCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: NoneType: TrackDuration: 7 min.Area: Pixar PierToy Story Midway Mania!®
Visit During: Visit in 1st hrCurrent Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: NoneType: TrackDuration: 8 min.Area: Pixar PierTurtle Talk with Crush
Visit During: Visit after noonCurrent Wait:Skip Lines:Height Req.: NoneType: ShowDuration: 16 min.Area: Hollywood LandWEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
Visit During:Current Wait:Lightning Lane Multi Pass:Height Req.: NoneType: InteractiveDuration:Area: Avengers CampusAw, toad warts! There aren't any things to do that match your request. Please adjust the filter options.
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Disney California Adventure® Park Shows
Sort ByDisney Junior Dance Party!
Next Time: No more show times todayDuration: 23 min.Location: Near Animation AcademyArea: Hollywood LandFive & Dime
Next Time: No more show times todayDuration: 20 min.Location: Near Carthay Circle RestaurantArea: Buena Vista StreetRed Car Trolley News Boys
Next Time: No more show times todayDuration: 25 min.Location: Near Carthay Circle RestaurantArea: Buena Vista StreetWorld of Color — ONE
Next Time: Check the park for show timesDuration: 24 min.Location:Area: Paradise Gardens ParkAw, toad warts! There aren't any things to do that match your request. Please adjust the filter options.
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Disney California Adventure® Park Characters
Sort ByAncient Sanctum
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included:Location: Near WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man AdventureArea: Avengers CampusAvengers Headquarters
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included:Location: Near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!Area: Avengers CampusBaymax and Hiro
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Baymax and HiroLocation: At San Fransokyo SquareArea: San Fransokyo SquareBlack Panther
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Black PantherLocation:Area: Avengers CampusCaptain America
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Captain AmericaLocation:Area: Avengers CampusCaptain Marvel
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Captain MarvelLocation:Area: Avengers CampusDisney Pals on Buena Vista Street
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse or GoofyLocation: Near Clarabelle's Hand Scooped Ice CreamArea: Buena Vista StreetElena of Avalor
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Princess Elena of AvalorLocation:Area: Paradise Gardens ParkOswald the Lucky Rabbit on Buena Vista Street
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: OswaldLocation: Near Red Car TrolleyArea: Buena Vista StreetPixar Pals at Pixar Pier
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, Edna Mode, Sheriff Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Mike, Sully, Russell and/or Dug.Location: Near Toy Story Midway Mania!®Area: Pixar PierSpider-Man
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Spider-ManLocation:Area: Avengers CampusThe Residents of Radiator Springs in Cars Land
Time: No more performances todayCharacters Included: Lightning McQueen and Tow MaterLocation: Near Cozy Cone MotelArea: Cars LandAw, toad warts! There aren't any things to do that match your request. Please adjust the filter options.
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Disney California Adventure® Park Restaurants
PRICE:- $ ($14.99 and under)
- $$ ($15–$29.99)
- $$$ ($30–$59.99)
- $$$$ (over $60)
Sort ByAdorable Snowman Frosted Treats
Service: QuickCuisine: American, DessertPrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: Pixar PierAlfresco Tasting Terrace
Service: Bars/LoungesCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Disneyland® ResortAunt Cass Cafe
Service: QuickCuisine: American, Asian, Bakery, Casual DiningPrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: San Fransokyo SquareAward Wieners
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Hollywood LandCarthay Circle Lounge
Service: Bars/LoungesCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Buena Vista StreetCarthay Circle Restaurant
Service: TableCuisine: AmericanPrice: $$$Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Buena Vista StreetClarabelle's Hand Scooped Ice Cream
Service: QuickCuisine: DessertPrice: $Reservations:Coupons:Area: Buena Vista StreetCocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Service: QuickCuisine: MexicanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: San Fransokyo SquareCorn Dog Castle
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Pixar PierFairfax Market
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons:Area: Hollywood LandFiddler, Fifer & Practical Café
Service: QuickCuisine: American, BakeryPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Buena Vista StreetGhirardelli® Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: San Fransokyo SquareHollywood Lounge
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: Hollywood LandLamplight Lounge
Service: TableCuisine: American, CalifornianPrice:Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Pixar PierLucky Fortune Cookery
Service: QuickCuisine: AsianPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: San Fransokyo SquareParadise Garden Grill
Service: QuickCuisine: MediterraneanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Pixar PierPort of San Fransokyo Cervecería
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: San Fransokyo SquarePym Tasting Lab
Service: Bars/LoungesCuisine: Bar/LoungePrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: Avengers CampusPym Test Kitchen
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice:Reservations:Coupons:Area: Avengers CampusRita's Baja Blenders
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons:Area: Disneyland® ResortSmokejumpers Grill
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Grizzly PeakSonoma Terrace
Service: Bars/LoungesCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Disneyland® ResortStudio Catering Co.
Service: QuickCuisine: AmericanPrice: $Reservations:Coupons: APDArea: Hollywood LandAw, toad warts! There aren't any things to do that match your request. Please adjust the filter options.
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Park PlansDisney California Adventure® Park
Why use a park plan?
When you visit a theme park, there is so much to do and see — and lots of frogs in the pond, so to speak! Knowing the optimal time to visit each ride, show or character can save you hours of time waiting in line! Our pre-set park plans are best for families who like following a schedule but don't want to do all the planning themselves — they just want to hop to it!
Families who want more flexibility than a park plan, don't want to arrive ahead of park opening and want to decide which rides they experience, should use our general map.
Select Your Park Plan
- Disneyland® Resort 2-Day Park Hopper Plan
- Disney California Adventure® Park One-Day Plan
- Disneyland® Park One-Day Park Hopper Plan
- Disney California Adventure® Park One-Day Park Hopper Plan
- General Plan
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Disneyland® Resort 2-Day Park Hopper Park Plan
Park Preparation
This two-day plan allows you one morning in each park to access the rides you should prioritize in the first two hours of park opening and an evening in each park to enjoy nighttime entertainment.
Park Plan Items
Day 1- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Space Mountain
- Indiana Jones™ Adventure ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted Mansion
- Splash Mountain
- Jungle Cruise
- Have lunch at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- See character cavalcade
- Hop over to Disney California Adventure® Park
- The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
- Goofy's Sky School
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Grizzly River Run
- Animation Academy
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! inspired by Disney•Pixar's Monster's Inc.
- Have dinner at Pacific Wharf Cafe
- World of Color — ONE
- Radiator Springs Racers
Day 2- Toy Story Midway Mania!® inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story films
- Incredicoaster
- Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters ©Disney/Pixar
- Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
- Soarin' Around the World
- Have lunch at Smokejumpers Grill or Pym Test Kitchen
- Hop over to Disneyland® Park
- Star Tours - The Adventures Continue © Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story 2
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Mad Tea Party
- Alice in Wonderland
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
- "it's a small world"
- Have dinner in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance br>
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Wondrous Journeys
- Fantasmic!
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage inspired by Disney•Pixar's Finding Nemo
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Disney California Adventure® Park One-Day Park Plan
Park Preparation
If you only have one day at Disney California Adventure® Park, you’d better hop to it. You won’t be able to do it all, but this plan hits the highlights. If you are traveling without younger kids, skip the gentler attractions. If you do have little ones, you may be adding smaller attractions for them, skipping some of the big ones, or using Rider Switch so both parents can ride. This plan covers one day in Disney California Adventure® Park, including Avengers Campus.Park Plan Items
- Soarin' Around the World
- Toy Story Midway Mania!® inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story films
- Incredicoaster
- Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Goofy's Sky School
- The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
- Grizzly River Run
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Have lunch
Note (We recommend the Pacific Wharf area or in Cars Land)
- Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters ©Disney/Pixar
- Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
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Have dinner
Note (We recommend Pym Test Kitchen)
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! inspired by Disney•Pixar's Monster's Inc.
- Visit the Animation Building
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
- World of Color — ONE
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Disneyland® Park One-Day Park Hopper Park Plan
Park Preparation
If you only have one day at Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park you’d better hop to it. You won’t be able to do it all, but this plan hits the highlights. If you are traveling without younger kids, skip the gentler attractions. If you do have little ones, you may be adding smaller attractions for them, skipping some of the big ones, or using Rider Switch so both parents can ride. This plan covers starting in Disneyland® Park and then hopping over to Disney California Adventure® Park in the afternoon. When park hopping, we highly recommend using Genie+ and taking advantage of Single Rider lines if you can. When park hopping, we also recommend starting in Disney California Adventure® Park over starting in Disneyland® Park if you will not be using Genie+.Park Plan Items
- Set an alarm for 11:55 a.m. to join the virtual queue for World of Color — ONE at noon
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Space Mountain
- Indiana Jones™ Adventure ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Jungle Cruise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted Mansion
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- "it's a small world"
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
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Have lunch at Café Daisy or wait to enter California Adventure and eat at Pacific Wharf Café or Cocina Cucamonga
Note (Mobile order ahead at any of these locations)
- Take the Disneyland® Railroad from Mickey's Toontown® Area to Main Street, U.S.A.® or enjoy Fantasyland rides
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Hop to Disney California Adventure® Park
Note (You can hop as early as 11 a.m.)
- The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
- Grizzly River Run
- Soarin' Around the World
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Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! inspired by Disney•Pixar's Monster's Inc.
Note (Ask if Buddy Pass is available to skip the standby line)
- Animation Academy
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
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Radiator Springs Racers
Note (We recommend the single rider line for a shorter wait time)
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Have dinner
Note (We recommend Mobile Ordering at Cozy Cone Motel, Flo’s V8 Café or Pym Test Kitchen)
- Toy Story Midway Mania!® inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story films
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World of Color — ONE
Note first show (alternatively, you can try to catch the second show instead)
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Disney California Adventure® Park One-Day Park Hopper Park Plan
Park Preparation
If you only have one day at Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park, you’d better hop to it. You won’t be able to do it all, but this plan hits the highlights. If you are traveling without younger kids, skip the gentler attractions. If you do have little ones, you may be adding smaller attractions for them, skipping some of the big ones, or using Rider Switch so both parents can ride. This plan covers starting in Disney California Adventure® Park and then hopping over to Disneyland® Park in the afternoon.Park Plan Items
- Soarin' Around the World
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Toy Story Midway Mania!® inspired by Disney•Pixar's Toy Story films
- Incredicoaster
- The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
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Have lunch
Note (We recommend Cozy Cone Motel or pick up your Mobile Order from Pym Test Kitchen)
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Hop to Disneyland® Park
Note (You can hop as early as 11 a.m.)
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Star Tours - The Adventures Continue © Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance br>
- Haunted Mansion
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Indiana Jones™ Adventure ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Have dinner
Note (We recommend The Plaza Inn)
- Snow White's Enchanted Wish
- Peter Pan's Flight
- "it's a small world"
- Space Mountain
- Wondrous Journeys
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General Plan
For those of you who don't plan to arrive at park opening or want more flexibility than a park plan, our general map is the easiest way to determine at a glance the best times to visit Disney California Adventure® Park's attractions.
Map PDF
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