Disney California Adventure Rides: Complete List (2024)

May 1

Many of Disney California Adventure’s rides mirror what you’d find at a beach boardwalk or your local county fair.

We’ve listed all of the DCA rides you can find, with notes on each. If you plan on visiting the neighboring park, make sure to check out the Complete List of Disneyland Rides.

Radiator Springs Racers

One of the most popular rides at Disney California Adventure, this ride starts with a leisurely spin around an indoor enclosure, then ends with a race between you and another car!

Photos captured mid-ride

Grizzly River Run

Be prepared to get wet on this ride! Sit with seven other riders and navigate the whitewater lazy river.

Soarin’ Around the World

This ride lets you experience what it’s like to soar like a bird over different landscapes all around the world.

Incredicoaster

Such a fun, high-speed roller coaster. Hold on to your hats though! This one takes you on a 360 degree loop.

Photos captured mid-ride

Toy Story Midway Mania

In this interactive game, you get to sit with a partner in a vehicle and shoot at targets with different point values.

So much fun, especially for those with a competitive streak!

The Little Mermaid - Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

Sit in a clam and view underwater scenes from this classic Disney film.

Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!

This ride wins our pick for best ride at Disney California Adventure! Feel your stomach drop as you go up and down the tower at fast speeds.

Photos captured mid-ride

Jumpin’ Jellyfish

This is a cute ride for the younger kids.

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

Another great ride for the little ones. Similar to the Dumbo ride at Disneyland.

Goofy’s Sky School

Golden Zephyr

Nice easy ride with 360 views of the park.

Luigi’s Rollickin’ Rollsters

This ride is an Italian themed, synchronized dance of cars.

Monsters Inc.

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Silly Symphony Swings

Fly high in circles above the pier in a solo or tandem swing.

Pixar Pal-A-Round

This is a ferris wheel on steroids. Some of the gondolas are fixed while others slide around a track as the ride moves.

Jessie’s Critter Carousel

A classic carousel ride inspired by the Toy Story heroine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you go on all of the rides at Disney California Adventure in one day?

Without rushing, I was able to go on 10 rides in 12 hours. If you’re ambitious and the wait times aren’t too long, you could probably swing it. Get there early though!