Is California Adventure worth it for kids?

Now, doesn't it sound awesome to pack up the fam and head to SoCal for a Disneyland trip? You should feel good picking and planning what you want to spend your time doing. California Adventure with kids is super fun and if you're going to be doing Disneyland for more than one day it's totally worth your time.



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Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have plenty of things young kids can enjoy, it just depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. Of course, the easiest answer to the question Which park should we spend the day at? is: Both!

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We've found that California Adventure with kids is most fun when you start your time there with a totally realistic expectation about the types of rides you'll get to do. We were just there with a 5 and 8 year old, and although tall enough for almost everything, not everything was a good idea for both of them.

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Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have plenty of things young kids can enjoy, it just depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. Of course, the easiest answer to the question Which park should we spend the day at? is: Both!

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Which Disneyland Park is better for toddlers? While you will find most of the toddler-friendly attractions in Fantasyland in Disneyland, don't overlook Disney's California Adventure Park. Here you'll find many attractions suitable for toddlers.

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While people of any height may enjoy many of the rides at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the rides require children under 7 to ride seated next to someone who meets a certain height requirement (see Autopia) or is at least 14 years old.

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The general consensus in most Disney and travel forums is that Disneyland should be your first choice, and moving on to California Adventure afterward. If you are trying to get everything done in one day, staying in a hotel on-site the night before is a good idea.

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How Many Days do you Need at Disneyland California Adventure? 1 – 2 full days is enough to see and experience everything in California Adventure. Although DCA does not have as many rides as DLR, it does have some of the most popular ones.

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California Adventure Park is 100% worth visiting on your trip to Disneyland, California, due to its unique themed lands, rides, attractions, shows, restaurants, and special events throughout the year. Read on to find out more about reasons to visit California Adventure!

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So here are our family's top 10 toddler activities for Disney California Adventure!
  • Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sully to the Rescue. ...
  • Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters. ...
  • Disney Jr. ...
  • Anna and Elsa's Royal Welcome. ...
  • Paint the Night Parade. ...
  • Pixar-Pal-Around. ...
  • Frozen-Live at the Hyperion. ...
  • The Little Mermaid-Ariel's Undersea Adventure.


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Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are home to fun attractions for the whole family. Still, if we stop to think, most of the rides at both parks are aimed at older audiences for several reasons, starting with the most obvious indicator, thrill level.

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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The “magic age” for taking your kids on a Disneyland trip is when they are in elementary school, specifically between about 7 and 12. I think this is the best age for a couple of reasons: Most elementary school age kids are better at handling lines than younger kids.

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With a good strategy, you can see and do all of California Adventure easily in one day. In fact, with my plans, you can typically have all of the park's attractions completed just in time for a late lunch.

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Plan on staying for the entire day and not taking a break so you can maximize your time in the park since you only have one day to spend. If you are driving to Disneyland, read our guide to parking at Disneyland.

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Disney California Adventure Park: Up to Two Days No matter when you're visiting, though, you'll definitely want to arrive early to make sure you can grab FastPass tickets for rides and minimize wait times.

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What is the recommended minimum age for an Adventures by Disney vacation? The minimum age is 5 years old* on most of our Land Adventures and River Cruises. Please check your trip itinerary for minimum age on Expedition Cruises. There is no set minimum age for most Private Adventures.

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