Top 10 Disneyland Rides

Planning a trip to Disneyland? The Happiest Place on Earth is packed with so much to see and do that sometimes it can be overwhelming deciding which rides to do — especially if you’re planning for a family. So, here’s the best of the best at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

If you only do one ride at Disneyland, Radiator Springs Racers is a sure bet. Unique to Disneyland, this Cars-inspired ride zips through the desert landscape and around the Route 66 town from the popular Pixar movie. Like many of Disneyland’s thrilling rides, the height requirement is 40 inches. However, this ride is tame enough and perfect for little ones not ready to tackle more challenging rides like a free-fall drop or a full-on coaster.

This brand-new, marquee attraction at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, allows guests to step aboard Han Solo's infamous spacecraft and not just ride it, but literally take control. The premise is that Chewbacca has loaned the ship to Hondo, a character kids may recognize from the animated TV series Star Wars Rebels. There are three different crew roles on board depending on where you sit. You could be the pilot, the engineer or the gunner. And depending on how your adventure goes, the ship will change appearance when you exit the ride. It’s a great experience for families as the flight crew has to work together the entire time for a successful mission. Check out more must-dos in the Star Wars-themed land from our friends at Travel Channel.

As part of the recent Pixar Pier renovations, the California Screamin’ rollercoaster has been rebranded as the Incredicoaster. This new Incredibles-themed ride has the same track, but now features a story with popular characters from the Pixar film. Help the Parrs chase down Jack-Jack as you race, zip, loop and dash through the ride.

"Welcome foolish mortals." 50 years later and the Haunted Mansion is still one of the most beloved rides in Disneyland and Disney parks around the world. And that’s because this ride-through attraction is as comical as it is thrilling. Special to Disneyland, the ride gets a Nightmare Before Christmas overlay that runs from Halloween to Christmas with Tim Burton-inspired theming and, of course, the iconic characters from Halloweentown.