Disney California Adventure Reviews and Guide

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.