Disney California Adventure Park Fact Sheet
Since opening on February 8, 2001, Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort has been bringing adventure and fun to life with Disney storytelling magic, popular attractions and exciting entertainment. From the thrills of Avengers Campus and Cars Land to the optimism of Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure Park is a testament to what Disney Parks does best – connecting guests to the iconic stories, characters and music they love, helping them make treasured, shared memories to last a lifetime.
Location: Located across from Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park is approximately 27 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.
Hours: Disney California Adventure Park is scheduled to open 365 days a year. The most current information for hours and entertainment schedules is available at Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app.*
Lands: Disney California Adventure Park features eight themed lands.
- Buena Vista Street: Guests enter Disney California Adventure Park through this lively and richly detailed land, immersing them in a locale reminiscent of Los Angeles in the 1920s. With its familiar shop names, period costumes and architecture, Buena Vista Street is inspired by the “city of dreams” Walt Disney found when he arrived in California by train.
- Hollywood Land: This is where the Golden Age of Hollywood and the magic of Disney movies are celebrated with attractions (Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!), shows (“Mickey’s PhilharMagic”) and entertainment that conjure the romance, glamour and sentimentality of the silver screen.
- Grizzly Peak: Grizzly Peak immerses guests in the beauty of the Golden State’s national parks, where they can raft through rough waters (Grizzly River Rapids), plus explore jaw-dropping natural and man-made landmarks (Soarin’ Around the World).
- Avengers Campus: Longtime fans of Super Heroes and those discovering them for the first time can team up with the Avengers and their allies in this fully immersive land. Here, guests can sling webs (WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure), rescue the Guardians of the Galaxy (Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!) and become part of a bigger universe. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, Disneyland Resort announced that the land will double in size with two brand-new attractions coming in the future: Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. Construction begins in 2025.
- Cars Land: Here, guests can step right into the charming, rustic town of Radiator Springs and meet friends from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars” films. Cars Land is home to one of the largest and most elaborate attractions created for any Disney theme park, Radiator Springs Racers. This land also includes iconic landmarks from the film, such as Flo’s V8 Café and Cozy Cone Motel.
- San Fransokyo Square: Inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film “Big Hero 6,” this reimagined area opened Aug. 31, 2023, transporting guests to a fictional mash-up of San Francisco and Tokyo. Here, guests may encounter boy genius Hiro Hamada and his huggable healthcare companion robot, Baymax. For those looking for a culinary adventure like no other, the food scene in San Fransokyo Square is a unique fusion of contemporary Japanese street food with a distinct San Francisco twist.
- Paradise Gardens Park: At this boardwalk-inspired land, guests can navigate the seas (The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure), skies (Goofy’s Sky School) and retro-style fun (Golden Zephyr). Paradise Garden Grill offers a rotating menu of seasonal flavors and delicious dishes.
- Pixar Pier: Reimagined in 2018, Pixar Pier features four whimsical neighborhoods where guests can step into beloved Pixar stories, with attractions including the thrilling Incredicoaster and Pixar Pal-A-Round, Pixar-inspired food and beverages, plus guests can meet their favorite Pixar pals and more.
Attractions and Entertainment: Among the many attractions and adventures at Disney California Adventure Park, highlights include WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus, Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land and Soarin’ Around the World in Grizzly Peak. Disney California Adventure Park is also home to the nighttime spectacular “World of Color – ONE” which premiered in 2023, and a lineup of culturally rich entertainment at Paradise Gardens Park during seasonal celebrations. An all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will debut on April 26, 2024, as part of Pixar Fest.
Fun Facts:
- The Carthay Circle Theatre is a majestic building at the end of Buena Vista Street that recalls, in name and architectural style, the great California movie palace where “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1937.
- Cars Land and Buena Vista Street were introduced on June 15, 2012, as part of a five-year expansion to Disney California Adventure Park.
- “The “stage” for “World of Color” is a platform comprising nearly one full acre of engineered superstructure. It’s longer than a football field! Guests can access the viewing area for “World of Color” through the virtual queue system** available only via the Disneyland app. Though joining the virtual queue is not required to view the nighttime spectacular, it is highly recommended.
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*Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the use of the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.
**Virtual queues for showtimes are limited and subject to availability, and joining a virtual queue does not guarantee entrance to any show. Guests may only enter a virtual queue for “World of Color” once per day. Subject to other restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
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