Visiting Disneyland Resort offers a plethora of experiences beyond thrilling rides. These activities include shows, interactive experiences, exhibits, and other forms of entertainment available throughout the park. Below is a great list of suggested activities guests can enjoy when they need a bit of air conditioning, while waiting for a dining reservation or lightning lane, or just to help break up the day.
Disneyland Park
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room - Enjoy a classic audio-animatronic show with singing birds, flowers, and tikis.
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln - An audio-animatronic show highlighting significant moments in Abraham Lincoln's life.
Disney Gallery - Explore Disney artwork and exhibits related to the history and creation of Disneyland.
Main Street Cinema - Watch classic Disney cartoons in a vintage-style movie theater.
Storytelling at the Royal Theatre - Experience live performances of beloved Disney fairy tales.
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes - Paddle around the Rivers of America in a guided canoe.
Adventureland Treehouse - Explore a walk-through attraction inspired by the Swiss Family Robinson.
Tom Sawyer’s Island - Ride over to the island on a raft and explore bridges, caves, and views across the Rivers of America.
The Disney Gallery - Browse rotating exhibits of original Disney artwork and park-related art.
The Disneyland Railroad - Take a grand circle tour on the Disneyland Railroad as you enjoy a snack and see the park from a new perspective!
Goofy’s How-to-Play Yard in Toon Town - This fun and interactive playground area gives kids a chance to let out their wiggles while parents can enjoy a break in the shade.
The Mark Twain Riverboat or the Sailing Ship Colombia - Both of these fun watercrafts give your feet a break and allow you to enjoy the views of Disneyland away from the crowds. They are a nice change of pace during a park day that we highly recommend.
Meet Characters - You can find princesses at the Royal Hall throughout the day, classic characters up by the Train Station, fairy tale characters back by the “it’s a small world” stage, and Star Wars characters wandering in Galaxy’s Edge.
California Adventure
Animation Academy - Learn to draw your favorite Disney characters with the guidance of a Disney artist.
Turtle Talk with Crush - An interactive show where guests can talk to Crush from Finding Nemo.
Disney Junior Dance Party! - A live show with singing, dancing, and appearances by Disney Junior characters.
Sorcerer's Workshop - Discover the magic of animation and create your own animated scenes.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail - Explore an outdoor playground inspired by the California wilderness.
The Bakery Tour - Learn about sourdough bread baking and enjoy a sample.
Mickey's PhilharMagic - A 4D film attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in a musical adventure.
Watch for heroes in Avenger’s Campus - You can catch Avengers wandering around Avengers Campus throughout the day. There are several short shows you can enjoy as well, including the Warriors of Wakanda, fighting scenes on the roof of Avenger’s headquarters, Dr. Strange in his Sanctum, dance parties with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man practicing his jumps, and more.
Sh-Boom at Sunset - Watch all the neon lights go on in Cars Land right at sunset every night.
Watch for live entertainment like the Five and Dime, the Green Army Patrol and more- Check the Disneyland app for daily performance times
Meet characters throughout the park - Avengers at Avenger’s Campus, Cars characters in Cars Land, Baymax at SanFransokyo Square, Elsa and Anna in the Animation Academy, Pixar characters down on Pixar Pier, seasonal meet and greets at Paradise Gardens and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, classic characters on Buena Vista Street