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Disneyland Theme Park Rides for Kids

The Disneyland Resort in California brings happiness to almost every child and adult who visits. Designed to make every child's dreams come true, Disneyland features numerous rides, characters and attractions to keep children excited. For parents seeking the ultimate family vacation, the theme park rides make this possible.


  • Astro Orbitor: This theme ride takes your kids to the stars and back. The ride consists of brightly colored space ships that let's them control how high or low they go by using a lever. The ships spin around a mock solar system. Astro Orbitor provides fun for kids of all ages.

  • Space Mountain: Blast off to the unknown on the Space Mountain ride. Your family steps inside a space shuttle that flies through a black hole and other mysteries of outer space. Music from Michael Giacchino, a composer who writes music for movies and television shows, play on your journey.

  • Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: This submarine ride dives into the deep, blue yonder. Kids of all ages enjoy an exploration of marine life, volcanic remains and more while traveling under water. They also experience an underwater storm.

  • Star Tours - The Adventures Continues: If your children love "Star Wars", they will love this thrill ride at Disneyland. The theme ride travels to far away places like Tatooine, Naboo and other planets in the "Star Wars" universe. Favorite characters greet you on your space flight. Star Tours uses 3-D technology, flight simulation and several other advancements to make your ride exciting. 

  • Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: Perfect for all kids, the Buzz Lightyear ride takes them through dangerous territory. The ride uses a safe laser technology to blast and destroy General Zurg and his bad guys.


The rides on this list require parents or people older than 14 to accompany kids under seven years of age.