Disney California Adventure Park

Reviews

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  Ty Carrick

  Nov 11, 2025
  5.0
  Such a good time. If only Mr. Burns would block the direct sunlight and keep the park cooler. So many awesome Cast Members out there making everything more magical than it already is. Tourists, chill out and have a good time. It is a busy place and patience is a must have character trait. The Lightning Lane made the day so much nicer and the intuitive ordering for food items was great! The water show at the end was incredible!
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  Karla Escobar

  Nov 5, 2025
  5.0
  I remember california adventure back in the day and it's come such a long way. From Car's Land to Pixar Pier there's so much to do for both adults and kids. This park is very different than Disneyland though and can easily be done in a day if you plan it out and don't go on the busiest days. I recommend to check out things outside of the rides too like World of Color, Crush's theater, and the animation studios. The food is also pretty good I'm a fan of the birria tacos, the boudin bread bowl soups (if they have the chicken pot pie soup while youre there get it lol) and alot of other goodies throughout the park. I'm not gonna lie right now they are gonna be doing a lot of construction at this park with the new Avatar world, a new avengers campus ride and the animation studios so so keep that in mind, because it will be going on for a bit.
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  Daphne Watson

  Oct 31, 2025
  5.0
  I was in town for a conference and played hookey. I got there just at sunset, and have regrets. There is a lot more to see and do that I hadn't anticipated. The Cars Land is a standout! I only got to do the Luigi ride, which was adorable! At first, I was confused by the SanFranTokyo land because I keep sleeping on Big Hero Six. I went to go to the Avengers Campus, and I did manage to meet Spider-Man (who was just the sweetest) and do the web slinger ride. WHOO!! That was a workout! As someone who has been to WDW dozens of times, California Adventure was trippy to me because it really feels fake. I think it's the scale that I find off-putting. But that vanishes once you move into the other lands. The Halloween decor was so fun! I've never been at this time of year, so Oogie Boogie's and the not-so-spooky costumes everywhere were a treat! I will definitely be back!
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  Kimberley Sobjack

  Oct 22, 2025
  1.0
  IT WAS A REALLY BAD EXPERIENCE. MY HUSBAND TOOK ME THERE FOR OUR HONEYMOON. AND THE WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE WE WERE STRESSED OUT/ WE WERE HAVING TO DO SOMEONE ELSE'S JOB. OH AND JUST A HEADS UP WHEN YOU GO AND BOOK A RIDE OR WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO THERE JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE WAITING THERE ALL DAY JUST TO GO ON RIDES ESPECIALLY WITH THE LIGHTNING PASS, YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BOOK ONE RIDE EVERY 4 HOURS. THE PEOPLE THAT WORK AT "THE CITY HALL" ARE RUDE INSTEAD OF REFUNDING MINE AND MY HUSBANDS MONEY. AND GIVING US ANOTHER TWO TICKETS FOR TOMORROW. INSTEAD THEY WANTED THE TICKETS THAT MY HUSBAND PAID ALOT OF MONEY FOR OUR TICKETS AND FOR PARKING. THEY WANTED TO GIVE US A GIFT CARD INSTEAD. NOT ONLY THAT BUT WE HAD TO LEAVE MY SERVICE DOG AT DOGGIE DAY CARE PLACE, WITH SOME STRANGERS HERE IN ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA. AND GO TO DISNEYLAND AND FOR WHAT? OH YEAH THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS FOR THEM TO MAKE A COMPLETE JOKE OUT OF MY HUSBAND AND I. SO I DON'T RECOMMEND GOING TO DISNEYLAND AT ALL UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO GET STRESSED OUT/ ANGRY. AND NOT BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE DISNEYLAND WITH YOUR HUSBAND-(KIDS). I DON'T THINK THAT IT'S RIGHT FOR THEM TO REFUSE TO GIVE YOU A REFUND ESPECIALLY IF YOUR NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE APP THAT THEY MAKE YOU DOWNLOAD ON YOUR PHONE. NOT ONLY THAT BUT YOU GO INTO STARBUCKS THERE TO JUST GET A CARAMEL MACHIATO ICED COFFEE. THEY WANT LIKE $7.15 FOR A VENTI CARAMEL MACHIATO ICED COFFEE AND LIKE $8-$9 ON A SMART WATER FOR MY HUSBAND. I AM DONE RANTING AND RAVING ABOUT MINE AND MY HUSBANDS EXPERIENCE AT DISNEYLAND. DISNEYLAND RUINED MY HONEYMOON AND NOT ONLY THAT BUT THEY ALSO CAUSED US TO BE STRESSED OUT. WHEN WE WERE GOING THERE TO HAVE FUN. SO WHOEVER THE OWNER IS/ MANAGER IS CAN YOU ASK HIM TO PLZ GET IN TOUCH WITH ME AND TO BE HONEST WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE COMING TO DISNEYLAND.
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  Trevor Gentry

  Oct 21, 2025
  5.0
  Its Disney, expect everything to be a little pricier and you'll have a great time. Budget for the experience you want and live within your means. You can survive for minimal money by bringing your own food and drink and not buying souvenirs or you do whatever want and it'll be pricey. The only Lightning Lane you will pay for is Rafiator Springs in Cars land. I highly recommend watching World of Color, Turtle Talk With Crush, and even just taking the time to find a bench to people watch. The cast members that take photographs, for free, are absolutely phenomenal. My wife and I took pictures and got some of the best pictures we've ever wanted this last time we went. You can also find some pretty unique places on Pixar Pier to take your own photos too. We rope drop and by having a plan you can hit most of the park in 1 day. Depending on crowds, you can do it all. The alcohol in the park is $15-$20 a drink, honestly not much different than going to a bar/club. Personally I love to eat the Angry Dogs on Pixar Pier behind Pal Around. Speaking of Pal Around, swinging carts are a little rough because there's nothing to hold on to, I wouldnt take your little children on those. Although things can pricey, youre paying for a Disney experience and you'll get what you budget/prepare for out of it. You can easily bring your own water bottle and there is refill stations around the park. If you can go without soda or juice, you'll never have to pay for a drink. Water all day isn't for me but if you can drink just water or bring your own flavor enhancer like Mio or liquid IV to keep those electrolytes up, you can make it work. The park is no smoking, you'll have to walk out the street to smoke. I found the easiest way to do so from the parks is to go through Downtown Disney, passed the monorail, to the courtyard, to the gate to the left. Walk towards Pixar Place (big white hotel), follow the road out to the street. I recommend this route only because security isn't nearly as busy as the front of the park, you can re-enter quicker. My recommendation is to plan accordingly and check food prices on the app/internet to plan your budget, make reservations as soon as possible because they fill quick, and most of all, enjoy yourself.

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