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Disney California Adventure Touring Plans

Part Two: Eight Ways to Play at Disney California Adventureยฎ Park

Yesterday, we shared the first four of the themed touring plans for Disney California Adventureยฎ Park. Now, here are the remaining four for you to choose from!

The Show Stopper

You’ll be ready for an encore when you are done with this itinerary. From โ€œA Whole New Worldโ€ to โ€œWorld of Color,โ€ Disney California Adventureยฎ Parkย features some of the best entertainment the Disneylandยฎ Resortย has to offer. Head down the rabbit hole or be immersed in storytelling as nearly 1,200 fountains light up the night with these interactive, immersive shows.

  • โ€Disneyโ€™s Aladdin โ€“ A Musical Spectacularโ€
  • โ€œRed Car Newsboysโ€
  • Five & Dime
  • Ursulaโ€™s Grotto, Sorcererโ€™s Workshopย (Disney Animation Building)
  • โ€œPixar Play Paradeโ€
  • โ€œDisney Junior โ€“ Live on Stage!โ€
  • Mad T Party
  • โ€œWorld of Colorโ€
  • โ€œPhineas & Ferbโ€™s Rockinโ€™ Rollinโ€™ Dance Partyโ€
  • Live music on Paradise Pier
ย Show Stopper
Nature Lover

Nature Lovers

Nature lovers can โ€œbranch outโ€ and experience the beautiful horticulture that spreads across Disney California Adventureยฎ Park. More than 450 new trees have been planted in Cars Land alone, and the additon of trees throughout the park adds shade for more guest comfort. From the tall pines around Grizzly Mountain to the small cacti in Cars Land, guests will enjoy all the beautiful surroundings in the park.

  • Golden State Winery Cork Oak at the Golden Vine Wineryย (Pacific Wharf)
  • Grizzly Peak Pine Treesย (Grizzly Peak)
  • Ficus Auriculate โ€“ Roxburgh Figย (โ€œa bugโ€™s landโ€)
  • Cars Land โ€œIronwoodโ€ Tree โ€“ Olneya Tesota
  • Cars Land Claret Cup Cactus

A Shopper’s Paradise

The additions of Buena Vista Street and Cars Land have given guests even more opportunies to shop to their heartโ€™s content. Whether itโ€™s at Radiator Springs Curios or Big Top Toys, the new shops are a great place to find a souvenir that reflects a day filled with memories. ย Add that to the classic merchandise experiences ofย Disney California Adventureยฎ Parkย and this itinerary will be added to everyoneโ€™s shopping list.

  • Oswaldโ€™sย (new on Buena Vista Street featuringย autograph books, hats, bags and souvenirs)
  • Los Feliz Five & Dimeย (new on Buena Vista Street featuring t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, figurines, souvenirs and character merchandise)
  • Big Top Toysย (new on Buena Vista Street featuring interactive toys, games and plush)
  • Elias & Co. ย (new on Buena Vista Street featuring posters, clothing, souvenirs and collectible items)
  • Radiator Springs Curiosย (new at Cars Land featuring souvenirs)
  • Ramoneโ€™s House of Body Artย (new at Cars Land featuring clothing and souvenirs)
  • Sargeโ€™s Surplus Hutย (new at Cars Land featuring clothing, hats, toys and plush)
  • Seaside Souvenirsย (featuring Paradise Pier themed souvenirs and merchandise
Shopper's Paradise
Child's Play

Child’s Play

Parents and Grandparents entertaining younger guests will want to focus on this plan.ย  These attractions are fun for all ages and cover the entire Disney California Adventureยฎ Park.ย  Whether itโ€™s floating on air at Luigiโ€™s Flying Tires or playing at bugโ€™s eye-level in โ€œa bugโ€™s land,โ€ there are so many places to make memories together for the entire family.

  • Luigiโ€™s Flying Tires
  • Materโ€™s Junkyard Jamboree
  • “Dancing with Disneyโ€
  • โ€œInstant Concert โ€ฆ Just Add Water,โ€ daytime fountain show at Paradise Bay with Maestro Goofy
  • Heimlichโ€™s Chew Chew Train
  • Flikโ€™s Flyers
  • King Tritonโ€™s Carousel
  • Golden Zephyr
  • Games of the Boardwalk featuring beloved Disney characters
  • Toy Story Mania!
  • Animation Academy

 

Part One: Eight Ways to Play at Disney California Adventureยฎ Park

The past five years has truly been a magical transformation for theย Disneylandยฎ Resort. The expansion project brought new attractions, entertainment and experiences to the parks as well as gave a refresh to a few of the favorites.ย Most of the work centered inย Disney California Adventureยฎ Park creating new adventures for guests of all ages. Young or old, thrill seeker or night owl – there really is something for everyone!

We have eight themed touring plans for you to try on your next visit! Whether you mix, match, add, or subtract, you are sure to have a great time at the newย Disney California Adventureยฎ Park. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the final 4 touring plans.

Thrill Seekers Adventure

Disney California Adventureยฎ Parkย could be considered a thrill seekerโ€™s paradise with 6 of the highest rated attractions at the Disneylandยฎ Resort. This touring plan is packed with flying, spinning, screaming, soaring and racing fun that any thrill seeker would love.

  • Radiator Springs Racers
  • Soarinโ€™ Over California
  • Twilight Zoneโ„ข ย Tower of Terror
  • Grizzly River Run
  • California Screaminโ€™
  • Silly Symphony Swings
  • Goofyโ€™s Sky School
Thrill Seeker
Night Cap

The Night Cap

When the sun goes down, a magical nighttime experience is just beginning atย Disney California Adventureยฎ Park.ย Watch as Cars Land flips the switch from day to night and enjoy the illumination of Route 66 with its amazing neon signs. Donโ€™t miss a twinkling view of the skyline from the top of Twilight Zoneโ„ข Tower of Terror and catch all the fun, music and games at Mad T Party.

  • Cars Land Neon Lighting
  • Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant or Golden Vine Winery, with reserved viewing for World of Color
  • Carthay Circle Lounge
  • Twilight Zoneยฎ Tower of Terror
  • Hot Chocolate at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
  • Mad T Party
  • World of Color

A Day with Character

Disney California Adventureยฎ Park is the perfect place to getย up close and personal with favorite characters! Enjoy being immersed in the stories of classic Disney characters and Pixar pals, plus there are many opportunities to greet favorite characters. Talk with Crush, sing along with Minnie, and go under the sea with Ariel on this character-filled itinerary.

  • Greet Lightning McQueen and Mater
  • Materโ€™s Junkyard Jamboree
  • The Little Mermaid ~ Arielโ€™s Undersea Adventure
  • Minnieโ€™s Fly Girls Charter Airline
  • Toy Story Mania!
  • Pixar Play Parade
  • Redwood Creek Challenge Trail with Russell and Dug from Disneyโ€ขPixarโ€™s Up
  • Turtle Talk with Crushย at Disney Animation Building
  • The Beastโ€™s Library, Sorcererโ€™s Workshop, at Disney Animation Building
  • Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
  • Muppet*Vision 3D
  • Arielโ€™s Grotto Princess Character Dining
Character

A Tour Full of Flavor

Sometimes you have to make FOOD the star of your vacation! With its new dining locations,ย Disney California Adventureยฎ Parkย is a foodieโ€™s paradise.ย  Comfort food, gourmet meals, regional specialties, signature cocktails and even delectable vintages are all available on this tour through the park.ย  From small bites to fine dining, your palates will be met with some of the best food and drink options from around the Disneylandยฎย Resort.

  • Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafรฉ
  • Trolley Treats
  • Wine Country Trattoria
  • Floโ€™s V8 Cafรฉ
  • Cozy Cone Motel
  • Fillmoreโ€™s Taste-In
  • Pacific Wharf Cafรฉ
  • Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
  • Carthay Circle Restaurant
  • The Cove Bar
  • Arielโ€™s Grottoย (character dining)
  • Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
  • Corn Dog Castle
  • โ€œWorld of Colorโ€ picnic dinners; includes reserved viewing for the show

 

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