Disneyland Rides:
Where the Fun Starts

We've ridden all the Disneyland rides. We bet you will, too!

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Keep waiting to a minimum and find out how to use the Fast Pass for many popular rides.

True, technically Disneyland isn't in San Diego, but one of the nice things about Southern California is that so many other cool attractions are close by. At just an hour away, if you're visiting San Diego for a vacation, you can easily make a day of a trip to Disneyland.

Disneyland is recognized as the most magical place on Earth but before you go, there is a great deal of information that you should take in. The rides that you should go on at Disneyland will vary depending on your age and height, so doing a little bit of research can definitely save you and your children some disappointment. This research can also help you to come up with a valid plan before you leave, so make sure that you get this done right away.

The first thing you need to know about is the various height restrictions, as you must be a certain height to go on Disneyland rides like:

the Matterhorn Bobsleds
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
the Indiana Jones Adventure and
Autopia (for driving alone).

If you have children, make sure that they are tall enough to get on these rides before promising them anything. If you are the type of person who enjoys a thrill, make sure that you check out rides like Star Tours, Indiana Jones, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain, even though these rises are tame in comparison to other theme parks.

If you want to avoid waiting in lines for rides at Disneyland, the Casey Jr. Circus Train, King Arthur Carousel, and Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island have some of the shortest lines in the park. Many of these rides are also great for kids, so it will give you a chance to spend some time with the kids if they are not tall enough to get on some of the other rides.

There are also attractions like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Snow White's Scary Adventures that small children might find frightening, so they should be avoided if your child is easily scared. In addition, attractions like Enchanted Tiki Room, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, It's a Small World, and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin are located indoors and will give you a chance to get out of the heat if need be.

The 3 Boys in San Diego Family Say Don't Miss:

Take advantage of the Disney Fast Pass, which allows you to make an "appointment" for a ride, without waiting in crazy long lines.
Ask for a Child Switch pass at grown-up rides. One parent (and bigger kids) get to ride while the other parent hangs with the little ones. Then the other parent gets to "jump the line" with one other passenger to enjoy the ride.
Super hot day? Hit up rides like It's a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean and enjoy the air-conditioned comfort. They're both long, relaxing rides, giving you a change to catch your breath.
Try out Rancho del Zocalo for lunch or dinner. For the price, the portions are large, which can't be said for a lot of your other dining options.
Our boys love these Disneyland rides: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Indiana Jones, Pinocchio, and Haunted Mansion.