Best Dark Rides at Disneyland

If you are looking to visit a Disney park that is full of dark-ride attractions then you will absolutely love Disneyland! Disneyland is the original Disney park and it is home to so many beloved classic attractions. Dark rides are attractions that are suitable for guests of all ages, and some of Disneyland’s best attractions fall under this category. Dark rides are the heart of Disneyland! Continue reading to get to know the best dark rides at Disneyland in California.

Alice in Wonderland

One of Disneyland’s most classic attractions is the Alice in Wonderland dark ride. Guests will board a ride vehicle modeled after the caterpillar from the film and embark on a journey throughout Wonderland. Guests will encounter characters like the Queen of Hearts, The Cheshire Cat, and The White Rabbit as they make their whimsical journey alongside Alice. The best part about this dark ride is that you can’t find it anywhere else in the world! This attraction is not located in any other Disney park and is a Disneyland exclusive.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

This dark ride is a reimagined version of an opening-day attraction. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage allows guests to board a submarine that truly sits them under water. This unique ride vehicle then takes guests throughout the ocean on an adventure through an ancient underwater civilization. Nemo and friends and other familiar characters will guide you along during your journey. This attraction is one of Disneyland’s most special and unique attractions, and has quickly become a classic.

Haunted Mansion

One of Disney’s most iconic attractions has a home in Disneyland as well as several other parks throughout the world. Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is an excellent version of the attraction that so many love so dearly. Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion features a stately manor that is home to 999 happy haunts. Haunted Mansion is a slow-moving dark ride with no height requirements, and while the spooky residents are friendly some children might still be frightened by the experience. This attraction showcases some excellent ingenuity by Disney’s imagineers including the Pepper’s Ghost Effect which is what gives the animatronics their ghastly appearance.

Pinocchio’s Daring Journey

Located in Fantasyland, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is a charming dark ride that tells the tale of Pinocchio and his quest to become a real boy. This attraction explores Pinocchio’s adventures as they were in the classic film, and is a lovely dark ride for all ages!

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is perhaps Disneyland’s most famous and beloved attraction. This was an opening day attraction for Disneyland park and continues to entertain guests to this day. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride has guests board a buggy and hastily moves them throughout a manor while they wreck havoc with Mr. Toad. If you are visiting Disneyland then this classic attraction should definitely be on your must-do list!

Do you enjoy dark rides? What are your favorite dark rides at Disneyland?

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