List of past Disney's California Adventure attractions
Encyclopedia
Disney California Adventure is the second theme park built at the Disneyland Resort
in Anaheim
, California
, USA. This is a list of attractions – rides, shows, and parades – that have appeared at the park but have permanently closed. Character meets and atmosphere entertainment (e.g., roving musicians) are not listed.
: Dark ride
that took riders through a cartoon version of Hollywood, featuring animatronics and figures resembling celebrities such as Regis Philbin
, Drew Carey
, and Whoopi Goldberg
.
2001–2004, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!
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2007, Muppet Mobile Lab
: A free-roving, audio-animatronic entertainment attraction that has been tested at Disney's California Adventure park in Anaheim, California
and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
; it is currently deployed at Hong Kong Disneyland
in Hong Kong
. Implemented on a Segway
platform, the Muppet Mobile Lab is a two-wheeled science-lab vehicle that resembles a small rocket ship. Two Muppet characters, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker
, pilot the vehicle through the park, interacting with guests and deploying special effects such as foggers, flashing lights, moving signs, confetti cannons and spray jets. The two animatronics characters and the special effects aboard the vehicle are controlled remotely by puppeteers, thanks to an advanced control system that allows the controllers to be located up to several miles away from the show location. On-board cameras, microphones and speakers allow the puppeteers to see and hear guests and interact with them. The project began as a continuation of Disney’s “Living Character Initiative,” a program that has generated other interactive shows at Disney theme parks including Lucky the Dinosaur
, Turtle Talk with Crush
, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Stitch Encounter
. In 2009, the attraction was honored with the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement (Technical) from the Themed Entertainment Association
.
2004–2010, Playhouse Disney - LIVE! : Show based on children's programing from Disney Channel
, featuring puppets and live actors. Closed and replaced with Disney Junior - LIVE in 2011.
2001–2006, Art of Disney Animation
: Live Presentation about Disney Animation. replaced by Animation Academy
: Historical film presentation hosted by Whoopi Goldberg
about the history of the state of California. It primarily focused on the contributions of individuals and particular ethnic groups. The movie had its last public performance on September 7, 2008.
2001–2008, Seasons of the Vine : Film presentation which took viewers through the journey of wine production in California.
2001–2011, Mission Tortilla Factory Tour : An educational mock factory tour about the history and production of tortillas, hosted by Mission Foods
. Closed on May 31, 2011 due to decline in contract renewal. To be replaced in 2012 by "Ghirardelli Chocolates Factory Tour", an exhibit showcasing the production of Ghirardelli chocolates, hosted by Ghirardelli.
: Ferris wheel
inspired by Coney Island's 1927 Wonder Wheel, which featured swinging and stationary gondolas and a large replica of a Sun in the center.
2001–2009, Orange Stinger :Wave Swinger Ride inside a giant orange peel.
2001–2010, Maliboomer
: "Space-shot" style ride which launched riders 180 ft (54.9 m). in 4 seconds.
2001–2010, S.S. rustworthy
: Play area themed to a run down fireboat.
2001–2010, Muholland Madness
: Wildmouse style rollercoaster. Closed in 2010 to be re-themed as Goofy's Sky School
: Parade celebrating diversity and cultures of California.
2001–2010, Disney's Electrical Parade : Parade featuring floats covered in lights. Moved to Magic Kingdom
park in Florida
for Walt Disney World's Summer Nightastic, it was then renamed the Main Street Electrical Parade
.
2005–2008, Block Party Bash
: Parade featuring characters and floats based on Pixar
films. Relocated to Disney's Hollywood Studios
in 2007.
2006–2007, High School Musical Pep Rally : Traveling street show based on High School Musical
film.
2007–2008, High School Musical 2: School's Out! : Traveling street show based on High School Musical 2 film.
2008–2010, High School Musical 3 Senior Year!
2002–2003, The Power of BLAST! : Adaptation of the musical Blast!
2001, LuminAria
: Holiday themed pyrotechnic show presented on Paradise Bay.
2002–2003, Goofy's Beach Party Bash : Show performed on Backlot Stage in Hollywood Pictures Backlot. (Music by Bruce Healey)
2002–2004, Ugly Bug Ball : Insect themed show presented in "A Bug's Land".
2005–2010, Drawn to the Magic : Musical live show presented in Hollywood Picture's backlot. replaced by Disney's Dance Crew
Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is a recreational resort in Anaheim, California. The resort is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks and Resorts division and is home to two theme parks, three hotels and a shopping, dining, and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney.The area now...
in Anaheim
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA. This is a list of attractions – rides, shows, and parades – that have appeared at the park but have permanently closed. Character meets and atmosphere entertainment (e.g., roving musicians) are not listed.
Hollywood Pictures Backlot
2001–2002, Superstar LimoSuperstar Limo
Superstar Limo was a dark ride in Disney's California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.-History:Superstar Limo was situated in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area of the park and was one of the original attractions featured on opening day.The attraction closed in 2002,...
: Dark ride
Dark ride
A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects....
that took riders through a cartoon version of Hollywood, featuring animatronics and figures resembling celebrities such as Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin
Regis Francis Xavier Philbin is an American media personality, actor and singer, known for hosting talk and game shows since the 1960s. Philbin is often called "the hardest working man in show business" and holds the Guinness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera...
, Drew Carey
Drew Carey
Drew Allison Carey is an American actor, singer, comedian, photographer, sports executive, and game show host. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and making a name for himself in stand-up comedy, Carey eventually gained popularity starring on his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and serving as...
, and Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, author and talk show host.Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Purple playing Celie, a mistreated black woman in the Deep South. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won...
.
- Now the site of Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is a dark ride attraction at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California...
.
2001–2004, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! was an attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California...
- An Interactive show located in soundstage 17 in which guests played an interactive version of the TV game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a television game show which offers large cash prizes for correctly answering a series of multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty. The format is owned and licensed by Sony Pictures Television International. The maximum cash prize is one million pounds...
, except with points awarded instead of dollars. Including the ten players in the "Ring of Fire" seats (which included video screens) down on the stage, the entire audience could play the Fastest Finger qualifying game, in which players had to put answers in a specific order, such as "Put these American cities in order from east to west." Stage 17 is now used for special events.
2007, Muppet Mobile Lab
Muppet Mobile Lab
Muppet Mobile Lab is a free-roving, audio-animatronic entertainment attraction that has been tested at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, California and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; it is currently deployed at Hong Kong Disneyland in Hong Kong.Implemented on a Segway...
: A free-roving, audio-animatronic entertainment attraction that has been tested at Disney's California Adventure park in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
; it is currently deployed at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. The park opened to visitors on 12 September 2005...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Implemented on a Segway
Segway PT
The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation machine invented by Dean Kamen. It is produced by Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA. The name "Segway" is a homophone of "segue" while "PT" denotes personal transporter....
platform, the Muppet Mobile Lab is a two-wheeled science-lab vehicle that resembles a small rocket ship. Two Muppet characters, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker
Beaker
Beaker may refer to:* Beaker , a beverage container* Beaker , or "laboratory beaker", a glass object used for holding fluids and chemicals in a laboratory setting.* Beaker , a prehistoric drinking vessel...
, pilot the vehicle through the park, interacting with guests and deploying special effects such as foggers, flashing lights, moving signs, confetti cannons and spray jets. The two animatronics characters and the special effects aboard the vehicle are controlled remotely by puppeteers, thanks to an advanced control system that allows the controllers to be located up to several miles away from the show location. On-board cameras, microphones and speakers allow the puppeteers to see and hear guests and interact with them. The project began as a continuation of Disney’s “Living Character Initiative,” a program that has generated other interactive shows at Disney theme parks including Lucky the Dinosaur
Lucky the Dinosaur
Lucky the Dinosaur is an approximately green biped dinosaur which pulls a flower-covered cart and is led by "Chandler the Dinosaur Handler".Lucky premiered at Disney's California Adventure and came to the DinoLand U.S.A. area of Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World from June 2005 to August...
, Turtle Talk with Crush
Turtle Talk with Crush
Turtle Talk with Crush is an interactive attraction that has appeared at several of the Disney theme parks. It first opened on November 16, 2004 at "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" pavilion at Epcot, and was duplicated at Disney California Adventure in July 2005. The attraction was open in Hong Kong...
, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Stitch Encounter
Stitch Encounter
Stitch Encounter is an interactive show located in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. A similar attraction, under the name "Stitch Live!", is located inside Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris....
. In 2009, the attraction was honored with the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement (Technical) from the Themed Entertainment Association
Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment...
.
2004–2010, Playhouse Disney - LIVE! : Show based on children's programing from Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, featuring puppets and live actors. Closed and replaced with Disney Junior - LIVE in 2011.
Disney Animation Attractions
2001–2004, Animation Screening Room : Theater featuring film presentations. Initially presented Back to Neverland, a film preview of the then upcoming film Return to Neverland in 2001, before showing One Man's Dream from 2001 to 2005. Replaced by Turtle Talk With Crush in 2005.2001–2006, Art of Disney Animation
Art of Disney Animation
The Art of Disney Animation is an attraction at the Walt Disney Studios Park, located in Disneyland Paris. It first opened in 2002, along with the park, and is situated in the Toon Studio area...
: Live Presentation about Disney Animation. replaced by Animation Academy
A Bug's Land
2001–2010, Bountiful Valley Farm : Section featuring water play area and educational exhibits about agriculture in California.- Demolished to make way for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
Golden State
2001–2008, Golden DreamsGolden Dreams
Golden Dreams is a film about the history of California. It was a featured attraction at Disney's California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opening with the park on February 8, 2001. It starred Whoopi Goldberg as Califia, the Queen of California. On September 7,...
: Historical film presentation hosted by Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, author and talk show host.Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Purple playing Celie, a mistreated black woman in the Deep South. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won...
about the history of the state of California. It primarily focused on the contributions of individuals and particular ethnic groups. The movie had its last public performance on September 7, 2008.
- The attraction was demolished in July of 2009, and was replaced in 2011 by The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure.
2001–2008, Seasons of the Vine : Film presentation which took viewers through the journey of wine production in California.
- Closed due to low attendance and is now the site of Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky CellarWalt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky CellarWalt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar opened October 20, 2008, replacing the old Seasons of the Vine Theater at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California....
.
2001–2011, Mission Tortilla Factory Tour : An educational mock factory tour about the history and production of tortillas, hosted by Mission Foods
Mission Foods
Mission Foods, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is an American manufacturer of tortillas and tortilla-related products based in Irving, Texas.-History:...
. Closed on May 31, 2011 due to decline in contract renewal. To be replaced in 2012 by "Ghirardelli Chocolates Factory Tour", an exhibit showcasing the production of Ghirardelli chocolates, hosted by Ghirardelli.
Paradise Pier
2001–2008, Sun WheelMickey's Fun Wheel
Mickey's Fun Wheel is a tall Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure, at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The ride was inspired by Coney Island's 1927 Wonder Wheel at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. Both attractions feature swinging and stationary gondolas while Mickey's Fun...
: Ferris wheel
Ferris wheel
A Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
inspired by Coney Island's 1927 Wonder Wheel, which featured swinging and stationary gondolas and a large replica of a Sun in the center.
- Re-themed as Mickey's Fun WheelMickey's Fun WheelMickey's Fun Wheel is a tall Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure, at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The ride was inspired by Coney Island's 1927 Wonder Wheel at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. Both attractions feature swinging and stationary gondolas while Mickey's Fun...
, opened on May 8, 2009.
2001–2009, Orange Stinger :Wave Swinger Ride inside a giant orange peel.
- Re-themed as Silly Symphony SwingsSilly Symphony SwingsSilly Symphony Swings is a "wave swinger" attraction in Paradise Pier, at Disney California Adventure, at the Disneyland Resort in California. Themed to Disney's The Band Concert conductor Mickey Mouse conducts the attraction from high atop, synchronized with the music...
, opened on May 28, 2010.
2001–2010, Maliboomer
Maliboomer
The Maliboomer was an attraction at the Paradise Pier section of Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It was an S&S Power "Space Shot" attraction, which meant that it launched guests from the bottom of the tower instead of slowly lifting them to the top and...
: "Space-shot" style ride which launched riders 180 ft (54.9 m). in 4 seconds.
- Closed on September 7, 2010 for removal.
2001–2010, S.S. rustworthy
S.S. rustworthy
S.S. rustworthy was an interactive playground at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The S.S. Rustworthy was sponsored by McDonald's but as of September 2, 2008 had no sponsor. According to legend from Disney's Imagineers the S.S...
: Play area themed to a run down fireboat.
- Closed on September 7, 2010 for removal.
2001–2010, Muholland Madness
Goofy's Sky School
Goofy's Sky School is a steel wild mouse roller coaster at the Paradise Pier section of Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. The ride is based on Disney's animated cartoon "Goofy's Glider". The attraction is a retheme of Mulholland Madness which closed in October 2010...
: Wildmouse style rollercoaster. Closed in 2010 to be re-themed as Goofy's Sky School
Goofy's Sky School
Goofy's Sky School is a steel wild mouse roller coaster at the Paradise Pier section of Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. The ride is based on Disney's animated cartoon "Goofy's Glider". The attraction is a retheme of Mulholland Madness which closed in October 2010...
Parades
2001–2002, Disney's Eureka! A California ParadeDisney's Eureka! A California Parade
Disney's Eureka! A California Parade was a parade in Disney's California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort that showed the various cultures of California. It ran from the Park's opening in 2001 to mid-2002. It was replaced three years later with Block Party Bash.-Layout:The parade played the...
: Parade celebrating diversity and cultures of California.
2001–2010, Disney's Electrical Parade : Parade featuring floats covered in lights. Moved to Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Park is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort located near Orlando, Florida. The first park built at the resort, Magic Kingdom opened Oct. 1, 1971. Designed and built by WED Enterprises, the park's layout and attractions are similar to Disneyland in Anaheim, California...
park in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
for Walt Disney World's Summer Nightastic, it was then renamed the Main Street Electrical Parade
Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade is a regularly scheduled parade, created by Bob Jani and project director Ron Miziker, famous for its long run at Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort most summers between 1972–1974, 1977–1982, and 1985-1996...
.
2005–2008, Block Party Bash
Block Party Bash
Block Party Bash was a hybrid stage show and parade that played at Disney's California Adventure park from 2005 to 2008. It was relocated to Disney's Hollywood Studios in March 2008, replacing the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade.- History :...
: Parade featuring characters and floats based on Pixar
Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios, pronounced , is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. The studio has earned 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards, among many other awards and acknowledgments. Its films have made over $6.3 billion worldwide...
films. Relocated to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Spanning 135 acres in size, its theme is show business, drawing inspiration from the heyday of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s...
in 2007.
2006–2007, High School Musical Pep Rally : Traveling street show based on High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
film.
2007–2008, High School Musical 2
2008–2010, High School Musical 3 Senior Year!
- Traveling street show based on High School Musical 3 film
Hyperion Theater shows
2001, Disney's Steps in Time : Musical revue featuring songs from various Disney films.2002–2003, The Power of BLAST! : Adaptation of the musical Blast!
Others
2001, Light's, Camera,Chaos! : Show performed on Backlot Stage in Hollywood Pictures Backlot.2001, LuminAria
Disney's LuminAria
Disney's LuminAria was a low-level fireworks show on Paradise Bay at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. The show was short lived, lasting only one winter season...
: Holiday themed pyrotechnic show presented on Paradise Bay.
2002–2003, Goofy's Beach Party Bash : Show performed on Backlot Stage in Hollywood Pictures Backlot. (Music by Bruce Healey)
2002–2004, Ugly Bug Ball : Insect themed show presented in "A Bug's Land".
2005–2010, Drawn to the Magic : Musical live show presented in Hollywood Picture's backlot. replaced by Disney's Dance Crew