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The Steam Trains
Enjoy a 20 minute ride around Disneyland,
USA. We reccomend getting aboard on Main Street, USA as the lines
often are quite long at New Orleans, Toon Town, and Tomorrowland.
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Horse-Drawn Streetcars
More info coming soon!
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Horseless Carriage/Omnibus/Fire Engine
More info coming soon!
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Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln
Closing February 22, 2005!
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Main Street Cinema
More info coming soon!
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Penny Arcade
More info coming soon!
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Autopia
Who wouldnt want to drive a cartoon looking
car on a track that only goes a few miles an hour?
Tips:
* Fastpass, fastpass, fastpass. The line
seems to never move.
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Innoventions
Make your own fireworks show, play free video
games, and even learn some stuff too!
Tips:
* You don't have to listen to all the demonstrations
once you enter, just walk the opposite direction and you will
find the center of the building, where all the action is.
* There are no bathrooms inside. Make sure you go before you
enter.
* This is a great place to go when it is either too hot, too
cold, or too crowded!
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Honey I Shrunk the
Audience
A 3-D adventure into the mind of a somewhat
psycotic genius.
Tips
* Sit towards the back. The viewing of
the movie is the same, but you get to see everyones reactions
as well. It also makes for an easy exit when its over.
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Astro Orbiter
This may look harmless, but astronauts don't
go through all that training for nothing!
Tips
* DO NOT try to fit two adults into
one rocket. You may fit just fine to begin with, but once you
are up there, and you are being forced to the side, somones
leg will get hurt, especially on the way down. You dont want
to be the people falling out of the rocket because you are now
stuck.
* This line moves slowly. If it is long, it will be a long wait.
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Star Tours
Journey into space with a highly trained
droid. Just make sure he doesn't get lost!
Tips
* Hit this ride early, or late. Sometimes
the line is long. If it is, it will shorten so just come back
later.
* The front row is not the best on this attraction. Try to avoid
it if at all possible.
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Space Mountain
Closed until 2005
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Monorail
More info coming soon!
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Matterhorn
A fast paced
roller coaster ride in and out of the Matterhorn Mountain! Tight
twists, turns, and sudden drops make this a must ride at Disneyland.
Tips:
* If the line on the Fantasyland
side of the mountain is long, check the Tomorrowland side, it
is usually shorter.
* The Fantasyland side of the mountain is a longer ride, but
the Tomorrowland side has a faster track.
* Do not ride this in a downpour. You will be soaked. Every
time you go in and out of the Mountain, you will be going under
a waterfall of water.
* The cars are small. If you have two tall people, ask to ride
separately or the person in front will have hurt knees.
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Dumbo
Step right up and present your magic feather
to fly with Dumbo! A high flying circular ride that may leave
you dizzy if you can't control your altitude!
Tips:
*Hit this ride either at the beginning
of the day, or during the parade or fireworks show when most
of the families will be busy doing other things.
* Don't hold up the line trying to get a picture of you sitting
in your Dumbo. If you walk up right behind the ride, there is
a stationary Dumbo where you can take all the pictures you want!
* Sometimes characters hang out behind the Dumbo ride, so make
sure to look.
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Peter
Pan
The most popular
ride in Fantasyland, Peter Pan is an amazing journey. Climb aboard
your own flying pirate ship and off you go to Neverland!
Tips:
* Ride this
early in the day, or late at night. The line backs up quickly.
* You can squeeze three adults into a Ship if you are crafty.
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Snow White
The Evil Queen peers down as you enter the
ride to learn of Snow White and her seven small friends. Take
a journey into this Scary Adventure!
Tips:
* Probably not the best ride for small
children, it can be scary.
* There usually isn't a line for this ride, but it is not easily
seen. Just look straight across from Peter Pan, and you will
see it!
* This ride is short and sweet. Don't expect a long ride with
a fully developed plot.
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Alice
in Wonderland
Are you late for
a very important date? Take a ride with a certain caterpillar
into Wonderland! Watch out for the Cheshire Cat, he tends to just
pop up!
Tips:
* This line
can back up qucikly. If you see the line is short, jump at the
opportunity!
* This ride closes when there is rain, so if there is rain in
the forcast, jump on the ride before it starts coming down.
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Pinocchio
Do you want to be a Real Boy too??? Come
along on a ride with Pinocchio and see if he can fulfill his dream!
Tips:
* There usually isn't a line for this attraction.
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Mr.
Toad's Wild Ride
You think you
are a crazy driver? I guess you haven't met Mr. Toad! Climb aboard
a car to go on his truly Wild Ride.
Tips:
* There is a
statue of Mr. Toad right as you enter the building, It is good
luck to put a penny on his tongue.
* The same statue is a great photo op. for a lucky lady to kiss
a toad (or at least look like she is).
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Storybookland
Be eaten by a giant whale on this canal ride.
A great ride to just sit and relax, and see miniatures of all
your favorite Disney Celebrity houses. Who needs Hollywood?
Tips:
* Ask if your child can be the Co-Captain
and ride on top of the boat with the Captain.
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Casey
Jr.'s Circus Train
Which circus animal
will you be? Become a caged animal on this brave little engine.
He thinks he can do it, do you?
Tips:
* You do get
to pick your own seat, so if you really want one that is already
taken, ask to wait for the next train.
* Riding in the very back, facing backwards is quite a thrill!
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Carousel
Pick your pony! Hop aboard to ride around
and around and around.
Tips:
* Sometimes you can ride with the Disneyland
Band, who is usually accompanied by Alice in Wonderland and her
friends.
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Small
World
It is surely a
world of laughter and a world of tears as you travel by boat all
around the world.
Tips:
* Stay to the
right. The right line which goes to the far side of the loading
area always moves faster because the left line must incorporate
in the guests in the wheelchair accessible line.
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The Mad Hatter's Tea
Party
Spin yourself dizzy on the Tea Cups! Just
be sure to get your balance before you try to exit the ride, or
you could become the main attraction!
Tips:
* To get your teacup going fast, make a
gameplan with your ride partner. It will make turning much easier.
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Big
Thunder Mountain Railroad
The wildest ride
in the wilderness is waiting for you to come aboard!
Tips:
* Because the train is so long,
you get a better sensation sitting in the back. Just ask and
they will be happy to accomodate you.
* Right after the second lift, look at the Goat on the hill
eating the dynamite; its on the right. Keep looking at it until
you are all the way around the corner. It gives an odd sensation.
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Mark Twain/Columbia
A little used attraction, these two ships
can be quite the experience.
Tips:
* You can actually be the captain of the
Mark Twain... just ask. And you get to put your name in the
book!
* The Columbia doesn't always run, so if you see it out, jump
at the opportunity.
* Due to their use in Fantasmic, they stop running the ships
in the early evening.
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The Canoes
A fun and exciting way to see the Rivers
of America!
Tips
* The canoes are not on a track
and do not have a motor, which means they run by manpower. Yes,
you must work to get back to the dock, and its not always easy.
* Since they are not on tracks, they CAN tip over. Be careful.
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Tom Sawyer's
Island
Be a kid again and explore the caves of Tom
Sawyer Island!
Tips
* Rafts to and from the island run about
every five minutes, unless it is a busy day.
* The island closes before dark. Plan accordingly.
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The Enchanted Tiki Room
All the birds sing words and the flowers
croon in the amazing Tiki Room! Keep your eyes and ears open for
a musical treat!
Tips:
* Look all around you so you dont
miss anything!
* If you have the chance, visit the Tiki Room when Maynard is
going to be the host for the show. He will truly enhance your
experience, and give you a good laugh.
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The Jungle Cruise
Lions and Tigers and Hippos? A classic Disneyland
attraction, the Jungle Cruise is a great place to relax, and best
of all, laugh!
Tips:
* Interact with your river guide, it will
make your experience so much better.
* Try to catch a boat with Maynard as your guide. He is awesome!
* Hit this attraction when others are at their peak. You can
get on this one quickly, and it is a great place to rest tired
feet.
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Indiana Jones
Live like Indiana Jones, well for five minutes
anyway. Can you make it out in once piece?
Tips:
* Hit this attraction early, as the line
gets long fast.
* Get a fast pass for this attraction ASAP. Did you know that
you can use a fast pass anytime past the time printed on it?
* If you have never been on this ride before, try to sit on
the right side of the vehicle.
* Can you spot Bones? He is a skeleton with Mickey ears on.
Right as you enter the main chamber you make a quick left into
a room with skeletons. Look all the way over your left shoulder
and look at the side wall. He is about five feet from the track
leaning up against that wall. Good luck, he is not easy to spot!
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Tarzan's Treehouse
Are you up for a climb? If you are, you can
see how Tarzan lived.
Tips:
* If you can't do a lot of stairs, stay
clear of this attraction.
* Many times, they close the treehouse at night. Plan accordingly.
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Pirates of the
Caribbean
Is a pirate's
life for you? Escape into the deep dark world of the Pirates!
Tips:
* If you feel
like singing, but don't know all the words, just remember that
every line ends with "Drink up me hearties, yo ho!"
* In the scene where the brides are for sale, they used the
same face for two characters, can you spot them? (here is a
hint, one is a man, and one is a woman)
* Did you know that you actually leave the boundaries of Disneyland
when you ride Pirates? Can you see the vents in the ceiling?
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The
Haunted Mansion
All the happy
haunts are willing to let you into their world, if you dare.
Tips:
* This attraction
is most busy at night. Try to hit it early, or right before
the park closes.
* Look for the bullet hole in the glass. When you are in the
ballroom scene, right above the table, someone shot through
the glass, but intead of replacing the huge single sheet of
glass, they just covered it with a spider, and a spider web.
You can see the cracks of the glass if you look closely.
* When you begin your descent into the graveyard scene, scare
your tombstone neighbors by giving their doombuggy a quick little
knock. The easiest point is when you level out, while they are
still decending.
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Splash Mountain
My, oh my, what a wonderful ride! If you
like getting wet, this is the ride for you!
Tips:
* Get a fast pass on hot days, or you
will be waiting a long LONG time. Remember that fast passes
are good any time after the time printed on the fastpass.
* There is more than one drop, just be aware.
* Each log only seats five guests, plan accordingly.
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Winnie the Pooh
A ride perfect
for the kiddies! It's also great for grown ups. When else do you
get to ride in an oversized beehive with doors?
Tips:
* This attraction
took the place of the Country Bear Jamboree. They left the three
animal host's heads that adorned the wall in the Pooh attraction.
After the very bright heffalump and woozles room, look straight
up! It's easier when you are in the first two seats.
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Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
Spin your way through a land of cartoons.
Try to avoid the D.I.P.!
Tips:
* Toontown closes early for fireworks,
plan accordingly.
* Spin your taxi all through the ride, it adds a lot.
* If you want to change things up, try to keep your cab going
forward... it's a little more difficult than you may think.
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Gadget's Go Coaster
A fast rollercoaster ride that may
make you a little nervous!
Tips:
* The train doesn't hold that many
people, so if the line looks long, it is. Try again later.
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The Jolly Trolly
Currently has not been in operation.
We will post more information as it becomes available.
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Mickey's House and Movie Barn
It's open house time with the worlds most famous
mouse!
Tips:
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Take your time! There is no rush. Take pictures! People can always
go around you. * Make
sure to stay to the end and not exit early... You do want to see
Mickey, don't you? *
Visit here on rainy days. Sometimes, Mickey invites all of his friends
over to get out of the rain. You may see Goofy playing the piano,
Pluto lounging on his dog bed, and Donald just hangin' out!
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Minnie's House
Pink and Purple are the colors of the day
in Minnie's House.
Tips:
* Minnie usually stands in front
of her house, but if the line looks long, it will move quickly.
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Goofy's Bounce House
Why wouldn't you want to jump on all the
furniture???
Tips:
* There is a height maximum for this
ride, so make sure you kiddies are short enough before waiting
in the line.
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