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Disney California Adventure Reviews and Guide

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Key information

Location:
Anaheim, California, USA

Opening date:
8 February, 2001

Operator:
The Walt Disney Company

Official website:
Click here

Opening information:
Open 365 days a year.
(See Calendar and Opening Hours)

1-Day Adult price:
$76

1-Day Child price:
$68

Ticket details:
Click here

Parking cost:
$14 (free for resort guests)

Disney California Adventure is located in Anaheim, California, and is part of the Disneyland Resort. Designed to celebrate the culture and history of California, the park features 5 main themed areas - Sunshine Plaza, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, The Golden State, A Bug's Land and Paradise Pier. A sixth land, Cars Land, is due to open in 2012.

History: Disney had long planned to build a second theme park in California, with a west coast version of Epcot (dubbed WestCOT) announced as far back as 1991. In the end, that project was cancelled and Disney California Adventure was built instead, with construction beginning in 1998 on the site of the former Disneyland car park. When it opened in 2001, the park was heavily criticized both for its theme and for its lack of major attractions. Since then, Disney has added the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Toy Story Midway Mania to the park, and is currently undertaking a major construction program that will add new attractions, a new land (Cars Land) and a spectacular evening show (World of Color).

Further info: There is a lot to see and do at Disney California Adventure and neighboring Disneyland - and a lot of ways to spend money. Be sure to check out our guides to saving time and saving money at both parks.

Top Rides and Shows:

Toy Story Midway Mania!
Your rating: None Average: 4.8 (12 votes)
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World of Color
Your rating: None Average: 4.5 (10 votes)
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California Screamin'
Your rating: None Average: 4.4 (5 votes)
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Silly Symphony Swings
Your rating: None Average: 4.3 (4 votes)
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Francis’ Lady Bug Boogie
Your rating: None Average: 4 (1 vote)
0 reviews

Top Restaurants:

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Hotel reviews and information:

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Latest News:

The Disneyland Resort has released its first application for Apple's iPad tablet, enabling guests to explore Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

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Disney has released a new video showing off the recording of a voiceover for the Mater's Junkyard Jamboree attraction at Disney California Adventure's Cars Land.

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The first photo-realistic image of the ride vehicles that will be used on the $200 million Radiator Springs Racers ride at Disney California Adventure has been released.

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New attraction opening dates
Find out the latest confirmed and rumored opening dates for new rides at Disney California Adventure.

Refurbishment schedule
Check for any scheduled temporary ride closures at Disney California Adventure.

Tips
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