The Roller Coasters At Disneyland And California Adventure

Guests traveling to Disneyland and California Adventure can expect a wide variety of attractions. Whether guests are interested in family attractions for all members of their party, or drawn to thrilling attractions and high-speeds, there is something for everyone at Disneyland parks. There are several roller coaster attractions throughout Disneyland and California Adventure that range from mild family-style to intense thrill rides. If you have an upcoming visit to Disneyland and California Adventure then check out the roller coasters that these parks have to offer.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – Disneyland

This classic Disney attraction is located in Frontierland. With a height requirement of 40 inches or taller, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a family roller coaster that features some rough terrain and darkness which adds to the thrill level. This ride takes guests on a wild ride through the wilderness and along an old railroad track that passes waterfalls, falling boulders, and canyons.

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Gadget Coaster – Disneyland

Located in Toontown at Disneyland, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Gadget Coaster is a low-speed, gentle, family-style roller coaster. With a height requriement of just 35 inches or taller, this coaster is the perfect first for those little thrill-seekers in your family. Each ride vehicle is designed to comfortably fit one adult and one child.

Space Mountain – Disneyland

This classic Disney attraction has variations throughout the world, and Disneyland’s version of this attraction should not be skipped. Space Mountain is a thrilling adventure through the dark space. The darkness of this attraction makes it one of the more thrilling coasters in Disneyland. With a height requriement of 40 inches, this attraction is great for even the younger thrill-seekers in your party. Unlike the Disney World version of this attraction, guests are seated side-by-side.

Matterhorn Bobsleds – Disneyland

This iconic Disneyland coaster resides within Fantasyland. With a height requriement of 42 inches, this coaster can get very bumpy! Guests are taken on a wild bobsled journey through the Matterhorn mountain. Watch out for the Abominable Snowman during your journey on this one-of-a-kind coaster. The very first to ever be built at Disneyland!

Radiator Springs Racers – California Adventure

California Adventure is home to Cars Land where Radiator Springs Racers resides. This unique attraction has a height requirement of 40 inches making it a great family thrill-ride attraction. Guests board a car from the film and race each other through dessert terrain modeled after the film. This attraction features banked turns and fast straightaways.

Incredicoaster – California Adventure

This high-speed thrilling coaster features a height requirement of 48 inches or taller, as well as a launch start and inversions. Guests will race alongside the Incredibles characters during this fast and wild ride located on Pixar Pier.

Goofy’s Sky School – California Adventure

Located in Paradise Gardens Park at California Adventure, Goofy’s Sky School is a wacky roller coaster that takes guests through Goofy’s flight school. Featuring 1,200 feet of track, this coaster is a wild ride for riders both young and old.

What is your favorite roller coaster at the Disneyland parks? Let us know in the comments below!

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