Toy Story Mania

June 22, 2008 · Filed Under California Adventure, News, Rides · Comment 

Toy Story Mania

This summer Disney's California Adventure opened a new ride that appeals to the video gamer in all of us.  Inspired by the Buzz Lightyear ride at Disneyland, they added 3D video game screens using stereoscopic glasses.  It is a spectacular combination of old fashion midway games and a video game twist, in a Disney ride experience.  Some say it bests Soarin' Over California, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and California Screamin'.  Read more

Disneyland Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

June 12, 2008 · Filed Under Rides, disneyland · Comment 

Submarine Voyage Dock
photo credit: DTrigger05

Remember the plain blue pool that was the old Disneyland submarine ride? The one with the bubbles going up to simulate a sub going down? The one that was always closed and you wondered what that pool of water was for? Well finally they did something useful with it. Disney opened the Finding Nemo Submarine ride in June 2007. About time considering they started construction in October 2004. They took their time but the ride is well worth it. You can get more information about the infamous Disneyland submarines here.