Introduction to Disney's California Adventure - Part One
Page 6 of 8
Disney's California Adventure - Paradise Pier
Paradise Pier in October 2000
Paradise Pier is one of the most controversial aspects of DCA. And at first glance it's easy to see why - Paradise Pier consists of two spinning rides, two drop rides, two exposed coasters, a carousel, a Ferris Wheel-like ride and midway games. And with Paradise Pier being the most accessible part of the park for photographers during construction, it perhaps disproportionately colors perceptions of DCA as a whole. In Paradise Pier Disney has been accused of filling its park with rides that can be found in any amusement park. Others will state Disneyland has many attractions that, at their core, are simiple amusement park rides. Dumbo is a spinning ride and most of Fantasyland consist of dark rides. The difference is the way Disney themes its "simple" attractions to make them more than the sum of their parts. Whether or not the attractions of Paradise Pier live up to those standards will have to be decided by each individual.
The Sun Wheel (left), Maliboomer (tall structure) and
California Screamin' (coaster)
The Paradise Pier district is a throwback to the "Golden Age" amusements parks paying tribute to classic Pacific coast parks like Long Beach's "The Pike". The dominating attraction in Paradise Pier is California Screamin'. Themed to look like an old wooden roller coaster, California Screamin' is actually a 6,000-foot long steel coaster with 0-55 catapult launch in less than 5 seconds. It also features an on-board soundtrack and the first ever loop in a west coast Disney park.
The loop of California Screamin'
(c) Disney
Jumpin Jellyfish
Advertisement
MouseEarVacations.com
Where Magic Begins!
Concierge Style Service
at No Extra Charge!
Visit our website for more info!
Laughing Place Podcast
The LPP crew discuss the Disney Dream cruise ship, the new TTA spiel, characters in the parks, A Christmas Carol, Prince of Persia and more plus Voicemail and the Captain's Challenge. Sponsored by HoJoAnaheim.com and MouseEarVacations.com.
Antenna Toppers and Accessories
Antenna Toppers of all styles including sports, holiday, animals, occupations and more. Hundreds to choose f rom.
LP Live Recent Picture
Remember... Dreams Come True returns to Disneyland
Posted: 11/7/09