When Disney's California Adventure was launched in 2001, it was designed to be a theme park that would stand alone from the Disneyland Resort for visitors from around the world. However, its few original rides, lacked the excitement and quality that a full day at Disneyland has always offered.
Due to all of the negative reviews that were spread by word of mouth after opening, I never took the time to visit CA Adventure until Superbowl Sunday this year. I am very pleased to admit that I wish I had visited years ago. New rides and renovations to the park make it delightfully fun. Several of the rides, like California Screamin', California Soarin', and the Tower of Terror are among my favorite rides of all!
The park's theme involves everything Californian. The neighborhoods are divided into different Californian regions, from Hollywood to the Bay, to "Golden State", which is a Yosemite-inspired area. Recreations of these geographic regions, such "Pacific Warf" and "Paradise Pier"
My favorite part about this resort is its strong Golden State spirit. Wherever you go, California-themed songs such as Hotel California, California Dreamin', California Girls, and Do You Know the Way to San José? are played as an instrumental background while you enjoy the sights and sounds.
Price of admission to CA Adventure is currently $69 for adults and $59 for kids ages 3-10. Annual passport members can pass freely between Disneyland and California Adventure. The Park Hopper Pass allows you to attend both parks for the day for only $94 ($84 for kids). The Park Hopper is not to be confused with the Southern California 2fer ticket which allows you to visit one park and return the following day to visit the other park. The 2fer is the same price as one day's admission ($69 adults/ $599 kids) and is offered only to Southern Californians (zip codes 90000-93599) until June 3, 2009.
When Disney's California Adventure was launched in 2001, it was designed to be a theme park that would stand alone from the Disneyland Resort for visitors from around the world. However, its few original rides, lacked the excitement and quality that a full day at Disneyland has always offered.