Paradise Pier at Disney's California Adventure

"Fun in the Sun" is the theme here! Around the boardwalk that encircles Paradise Bay are all the elements of a classic seaside amusement park: roller coasters and ferris wheels, boardwalk games, and corny names for the stands selling corn dogs and ice cream. There's even a tacky tourist dinosaur-shaped sunglass and souvenir stand.

The background music features appropriate selections like "California Sun", "Fun Fun Fun", and "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini", though with a carvival sound to them. There's something for everyone - big thrills for the adventurous, and other attractions with more kid appeal, plus a play area for younger guests.

ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT

California Screamin' - Blast off on this thrilling roller coaster ride as it loops around Mickey's head with many steep drops and turns along the way.

Games of the Boardwalk - try your skill and win prizes at classic Boardwalk games like Dolphin Derby, Boardwalk Bowl, and Angels in the Outfield. Additional charge.

Golden Zephyr - Inspired by the rocket ships of movie serials like Buck Rogers, take a ride around and around on one of these gleaming airships.

Jumpin' Jellyfish - Like a billowing jellyfish, this ride rises into the air and then gently drifts up and down.

King Triton's Carousel - Ride an otter, dolphin, fish or one of the other colorful sea creatures that inhabit this fanciful carousel.

Maliboomer - This thrill ride launches you 180 feet into the air, and you'll experience moments of freefall as you bounce up and down.

Mulholland Madness - High above Paradise Pier, take a tour of the twists and turns of Mulholland Drive on this "wild mouse" style of roller coaster.

Orange Stinger - The swing chairs inside this giant orange whirl around and around and up and down.

S.S. Rustworthy - This old fireboat has been converted into a kid's water play area.

Mickey's Fun Wheel - Not your ordinary Ferris wheel! The outer Mickey cars are stationary, but the inner cars will give you a thrill - they hang on an interior track and move in/out and swing as the wheel turns.

Toy Story Midway Mania! - In this new interactive experience, players ride a fast-moving carnival tram as they play a series of virtual 3-D carnival games hosted by favorite "Toy Story" characters. Fun for everyone!

TOURING TIPS

Mulholland Madness is a relatively slow-loading attraction with low throughput, and use of Fastpass is highly recommended. The standby line for California Screamin' moves a lot faster, though Fastpass is also an option.

The line for the "swinging" cars on Mickey's Fun Wheel is usually a lot longer than that for the stationary cars, but this is also a slow-loading attraction and there's no Fastpass so the wait can be substantial.

PLACES TO DINE

Ariel's Grotto - Dine with Ariel and other Disney Princesses at this table service restaurant featuring a prix fixe three-course menu.

Catch-a-Flave - Ice cream cones - choose a flavor to mix in!

Corn Dog Castle - Corn dogs and specialty hot dogs.

Pizza Oom Mow Mow - Pizza either whole or by the slice, pasta and salads.

Restaurants At A Glance
Menus From the Disneyland Resort

PLACES TO SHOP

California Scream Cam - Pick up a souvenir photo after your ride on California Screamin'

Dinosaur Jack's Sunglass Shack - Sunglasses, hats and accessories

Man Hat'n'Beach - Swimwear, hats, beach towels and other seaside accessories.

Midway Mercantile - Toy Story character plush, games, toys, and costumes.

Point Mugu Tattoo - Jewelry, watches, temporary tattoos and souvenirs.

Sideshow Shirts - T-shirts, casual beachwear, toys and souvenirs.

Souvenir 66 - Postcards, hats, small souvenirs.

Treasures in Paradise - Pins, t-shirts, souvenirs

Shopping at a Glance

INTERESTING FACTS

Look around the base of California Screamin' - the ground is covered with sand and grass, just like you'd expect at a seaside amusement park.

The covered areas along the track for California Screamin' and the "face shields" on Maliboomer were required by the city of Anahiem for noise abatement purposes.

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