Walt Disney World Resort is home to some of the most beloved theme park experiences in the world. However, despite its vast offerings, there are still a few exclusive Disneyland Resort attractions that would elevate the Florida parks even further. Here are eight Southern California attractions that Central Florida Disney Park guests are missing.
1. Avengers Campus
If you’re a Marvel Studios fan, Disneyland Resort’s Avengers Campus is a dream come true. Located in Disney California Adventure Park, this area immerses guests in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing iconic superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Black Panther to life.
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Must-See Attractions: Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!
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Dining: Shawarma Palace and Pym Test Kitchen offer a taste of the Marvel world, featuring fun, themed menu options.
2. Cars Land
Disneyland Resort’s Cars Land is a must-see for Pixar fans. This immersive Disney California Adventure Park area brings Radiator Springs to life with vibrant theming, “roadside” restaurants, and thrilling rides.
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Must-See Attraction: Radiator Springs Racers, an exciting race through the desert.
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Dining: Enjoy Quick Service offerings at Flo’s V8 Café and Cozy Cone Motel.
While Walt Disney World Resort doesn’t have its own Cars Land, Walt Disney Imagineers will soon transform Tom Sawyer Island and parts of the Rivers of America into two new Cars (2006) attractions to reimagine Magic Kingdom Park’s Frontierland.
3. Haunted Mansion Holiday
The Haunted Mansion gets even better from August to January. Each year, the Disneyland Park ride receives a special overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), turning the mansion into a spooky holiday celebration.
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A California-Only Experience: Jack Skellington and his crew take over the mansion, adding holiday decorations and festive music to the classic ride.
4. Indiana Jones Adventure
Disneyland Park’s Indiana Jones Adventure is a thrilling journey through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Guests embark on an exciting ride filled with twists, turns, and surprises.
Walt Disney World Resort guests will soon embark on a similar adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. DINOSAUR will receive an all-new Indiana Jones overlay as part of the Pueblo Esperanza area, replacing DinoLand U.S.A.
5. Blue Bayou Restaurant
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience, Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant offers a truly magical atmosphere. Located inside Pirates of the Caribbean, this restaurant features a serene, candlelit ambiance that transports guests to a bayou in Louisiana.
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Signature Dishes: Monte Cristo Sandwich, Signature Gumbo, and Skuna Bay Salmon.
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The Atmosphere: Guests dine under twinkling lights while boats float by on the ride, creating a cozy, immersive dining experience.
Walt Disney World Resort offers a similar experience in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. Guests dine “under the stars” at San Angel Inn Restaurante, which offers views of the Gran Fiesta Tour attraction.
Later this year, Magic Kingdom Park will debut its own Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired dining experience, the family-friendly Beak and Barrel lounge.
6. Matterhorn Bobsleds
Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds is one of the park’s most iconic attractions. Riders navigate through icy caves and twisty tracks inside the towering Matterhorn mountain, with two unique tracks for added variety.
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Thrilling Ride: Escape from the Abominable Snowman on a high-speed adventure.
Instead, Walt Disney World Resort has Expedition Everest, a thrilling roller coaster in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
7. Incredicoaster
For thrill-seekers, the Incredicoaster is a must-do at Disney California Adventure Park. This high-speed roller coaster sends guests racing through tunnels and loops as they chase Jack-Jack, the mischievous baby from The Incredibles (2004).
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High-Speed Thrills: A thrilling launch and unforgettable twists make this one of Disneyland Resort’s top roller coasters.
8. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Once a staple in Walt Disney World Resort’s Fantasyland, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride still remains at Disneyland Park. This nostalgic dark ride is full of unpredictable twists, including a run-in with the law.
Which Disneyland attraction would you love to see at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments below!
