Disneyland is the original and it’s the only park that Walt actually stepped foot in. Yes, it’s smaller than Disney World but it’s charm is in the history. There  is no other Disney park on earth where you can ride the same submarine that Walt Disney rode.

Love him or hate him, Walt was the creator of all the magic we know Disney for today. And there is something utterly astonishing about walking in his footsteps. If you haven’t visited home yet, it is something you have to do at least once. And while you’re planning that magical trip, here’s a helpful guide to all the rides at the Disneyland Resort.

Now, the last time I created a rides list (for Disney World) I got a little flack about what I categorized as “For Mature Adults & Seniors” and “For Grade School”, specifically. So, I wanted to make sure we’re all on the same page. Just because a ride is in one category, doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed by guests who are not.

Each ride is included in the list only once, so it is placed in the category it is predominately directed towards. The Mature Adults & Seniors encompasses rides that are less thrilling (than coasters) but may have elements that could frighten little ones. Teens & Young Adults is filled with high action rides with thrill value. Rides in Grade School have low thrill value, low fear value, but incorporate characters or creatures this age is familiar with. Young Kids rides are slow movers, that you will probably want to skip unless you have young kids.

Disneyland Park

All Ages

• Alice in Wonderland
• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Disneyland Monorail
• Disneyland Railroad
• Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
• Jungle Cruise

For Young Kids

• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Chip ‘n’ Dale Treehouse
• King Arthur Carrousel
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Sailing Ship Columbia
• Storybook Land Canal Boats

For Grade-School Children

• Astro Orbitor
• Autopia
• Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Gadget’s Go Coaster
• It’s a Small World
• Mad Tea Party
• Mark Twain Riverboat
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin

Teens and Young Adults

• Haunted Mansion
• Indiana Jones Adventure
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Star Tours – The Adventure Continues
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Mature Adults & Seniors

• Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
• Snow White’s Scary Adventure

California Adventures

All Ages

• Goofy’s Sky School
• Pixar Pal-a-Round – Non Swinging
• Toy Story Midway Maina

For Young Kids

• Flik’s Flyers
• Francis’ Ladybug Boogie
• Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train
• Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue
• Tuck and Roll’s Drive ‘En Buggies

For Grade-School Children

• Golden Zephyr
• Jumpin’ Jellyfish
• The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
• Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
• Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
• Radiator Springs Racers
• Silly Symphony Swings

Teens and Young Adults

• Grizzly River Run
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT
• Incredicoaster
• Pixar Pal-a-Round – Swinging

Mature Adults & Seniors

• Red Car Trolley
• Soarin’ Around the World