You deserve to experience the BEST Disneyland has to offer during your vacation! But, it is practically impossible to experience everything at the Disneyland Resort in one day, or even two! You have to let something go, but what? This is our top ten list of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure rides and attractions that you might just skip if you are in a time crunch WITHOUT feeling like you are missing out!
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Thanks so much everybody! Hope you are having a wonderful summer!
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What attractions would you recommend passing by on a short Disneyland visit?
Pixar Pal Around is one to skip as well
Most would place Rise of the Resistance at the top of the list, but the lines are way too long and it breaks down a lot. It’s the same for Mickeys Runaway Railway. That being said, my list, not including a popcorn, churro, dole whip, or meal break, is as follows: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain, Mark Twain, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, then if it’s a hopper pass, go to DCA for Soarin over the World, Radiator Springs Racers, then Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s 9 attractions.
Skip Tom Sawyers Island….. Nooooooooooooo
Skip the Monrail…… Noooooooooooooo
Skip Mr Lincoln……. Noooooooooooo
All kidding aside this was a good list to keep in mind. For me, I would skip the Autopia, but do every ride in Fantasyland. Thanks to Disneyland Beat for another fine watch.
What is fomo?
Me is always about Mansion
I was just thinking….why is it called Mickeys Runaway Railway, when he isn’t even on the train. It should be Goofy’s Runaway Railway
Autopia would be the ride I would recommend skipping. Besides the fact similar rides exist at many theme parks, it is not a good ride. While I would not say skipping Golden Zephyr is missing out, it offers a great view of the Pixar Pier at night
Never skip canal boats or Casey. Do boats at night
So like I told you, Becky, I used the fireworks to escape the pirates and then helped Rick find the silver and defrost his squadron. Now, what's not to believe? Everything. Everything? I'm finished, you hear? Finished. No ransom, my house destroyed, on my way to prison, totally wiped out, and why? Because you had to have some stinkin' pets.
Autopia. I know, it’s a classic. But waiting in line, sucking in exhaust fumes can be unpleasant. Maybe an upgrade to EVs with artificial engine sounds and vibrations will satisfy everyone in the future.
The tangled and beauty and beast royal theatre shows are a favorite of mine. At least see them on a Disneyland visit
Star tours, Astro Orbiter, canoes, Tom Sawyer's Island, Submarines are all skips
Casey Jr. & Dumbo can't be skipped
Skip Autopia and small world *. One exception to small world, its a long ride great for escaping the heat. Good for putting kids to sleep too.
Great content! However… GADGETCoaster at night is a must ride, in my opinion. You can easily ride it in less then 3 minutes, so why not. And the views of Toontown at night from the top are amazing. Autopia, on the other hand, takes WAY too long to ride and the ride itself is not all that much fun. I love the idea of Autopia and it's one of the few rides I remember from my childhood in the 80s, but NOPE. Not worth the wait, even with Genie+.
Thanks for another great update. If you are only there for one day then I agree. However, much of the magic of Disneyland is the peripheral entertainment.