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Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim
Haunted Mansion is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

1. Haunted Mansion

8.9
1313 Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 233 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Fastpass this during the Holiday Season - Sept 24-Dec 31

Disneyland Park is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

2. Disneyland Park

9.4
1313 Disneyland Dr (btwn Ball Rd & Katella Ave), Anaheim, CA
Amusement Park · The Anaheim Resort · 1769 tips and reviews
Rivers of America is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

3. Rivers of America

7.8
Frontierland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
River · The Anaheim Resort · 32 tips and reviews
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

4. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

8.6
1313 Disneyland Dr (at Disney California Adventure Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 129 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Queues for this are under 15 minutes. don't stress it's there all day!

Disney California Adventure Park is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

5. Disney California Adventure Park

9.5
1313 Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Amusement Park · 645 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: park usually opens at 10... get World of Color passes first.

Star Tours - The Adventures Continue is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

6. Star Tours - The Adventures Continue

8.9
Tomorrowland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 317 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Fastpass this FIRST THING in the Morning. These often run out before noon due to it being new. Also, Handicap access is the "regular" queue outside, with a side door before entering building.

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

7. Pirates of the Caribbean

9.1
1313 Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 350 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Avoid the handicap entrance (at the exit) if you can, as the line for this is usually significantly longer than just waiting in the regular queue (usually 10 min or less anyways)

Indiana Jones Adventure is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

8. Indiana Jones Adventure

9.0
Adventureland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 251 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Fastpassing this is usually a waste of time, as everyone is in the same queue once you get "in" the temple. Don't waste a fastpass on this.

Space Mountain is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

9. Space Mountain

9.2
Tomorrowland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 324 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Handicap Line is by the Exit. Waits for this are usually half of the regular line wait, and you can sit while you wait.

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

10. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Hollywood Land (at Disney California Adventure Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 202 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: There is no handicap line for this, other than going to the Right when you enter the building - no stairs.

California Screamin' is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

11. California Screamin'

Paradise Pier (at Disney California Adventure Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 178 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: There is no handicap line for this. Be prepared to wait in the regular queue

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

12. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

9.3
Frontierland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · 205 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Fastpass is a MUST with this, as the fastpass wait is usually short (45 min or less), which allows you to get another fastpass fairly quickly!

Toy Story Midway Mania! is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

13. Toy Story Midway Mania!

9.2
1313 Disneyland Dr (in Disney California Adventure Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 216 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: There is no separate handicap line. Be prepared to wait in lines that usually exceed 40 minutes.

Matterhorn Bobsleds is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

14. Matterhorn Bobsleds

8.3
1313 Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 209 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Wait for the New Bobsleds!

Soarin' Over California is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

15. Soarin' Over California

Condor Flats (at Disney California Adventure Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 129 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Fastpass this if you MUST ride it. It's a fantastic ride, but the regular queue is usually 45+ min long

Jungle Cruise is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

16. Jungle Cruise

8.6
Adventureland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 161 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Must go before Sunset...they turn off the waterfall at night so people who "may get wet" don't get wet... It's super lame with it off too!!

Splash Mountain is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

17. Splash Mountain

8.7
Critter Country (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 147 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Handicap/fast pass access is the same. if you can climb stairs while handicap, the fastpass entrance is quicker. Otherwise, the wait at the exit for handicap can be half as long as regular queue

New Orleans Square is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

18. New Orleans Square

9.3
Disneyland Park (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Amusement Park · The Anaheim Resort · 75 tips and reviews
Peter Pan's Flight is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

19. Peter Pan's Flight

8.5
Fantasyland (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Attraction · The Anaheim Resort · 59 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: If you are visiting Disneyland, Recommend Fast pass for Star Tours, and then waiting in the queue for this. Handicap access is PHENOMENAL for this ride. Just got in the exit.

French Market Restaurant is one of Must-visit Theme Parks in Anaheim.

20. French Market Restaurant

7.5
New Orleans Square (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Anaheim Resort · 68 tips and reviews

Amanda P.Amanda Peik: Get a Mint Julep, and some Beignets. Enjoy the Jazz when playing!