California Adventure's Hollywood Pictures Backlot
Hollywood Pictures Backlot is what you would expect…it feels like you have entered a Hollywood Backlot where the motion picture action could bust out at any moment with attractions like Tower of Terror, Disney’s Aladdin, and Monster’s, Inc.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Age rating: 40″ (102 cm) or Taller
Disney’s Fastpass Attraction
This California Adventure attraction is a step back into the Twilight Zone with Rod Sterling. This once glamorous hotel now sits eerily abandoned, but you and your friends can explore this Twilight Zone mystery…if you dare. Be prepared for ghostly encounters with former guests, and get ready to experience a 13-story elevator ride where the bottom falls out. There are points during the elevator ride where you cannot tell if you are going up or down as the bottom falls out and the crazy haunted elevator continues to rise and fall.
This is a thrilling ride, and once you emerge, you can tell your friends… I survived the Tower of Terror.
Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue
Age rating: Toddlers and up
No published height requirement
Entrance to Monsters, Inc.
Based on the movie Monsters, Inc., this darkride attraction takes you through Monstropolis in a taxi as Mike and Sulley try and get Boo home and avoid Child Detection Agency and Randall Boggs. If you liked the movie, you will enjoy this attraction as the characters come to life with your taxi in the middle of the action. There are some cool Disney affects in the attraction, and as you are preparing to exit your taxi… listen closely to Roz’s comments.
Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular
Parade Elephant in Aladdin Musical at Calfornia Adv
Disney's Aladdin Musical at California Adventure
Age rating: Toddlers and up
No published height requirement
I’ve seen this show many times and Disney’s Aladdin is well worth your time. The Hyperion Theater is a beautiful theater and the production is reminiscent of a Broadway show. If you enjoy the story of Aladdin, you will enjoy the music and dancing is this spectacular show. The genie is funny and the humor timely, but the whole show is engaging as you witness animal parades down the theater aisles and flying carpets above the theater audience. This is a great way to cool down, relax and be entertained for about 40 minutes. Your whole family will enjoy the experience.
Muppet*Vision 3D
Age rating: Toddlers and up
No published height requirement
Join Kermit and Miss Piggy in a 3-D adventure that demonstrates why Disney has some of the best 3-D movies seen anywhere.
Disney Animation
Age rating: Kids and up
No published height requirement
Disney Animation includes three areas to explore. Turtle Talk with Crush, Animation Academy and Sorcerer’s Workshop.
Turtle Talk with Crush – is a cool interactive show with Crush from Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. This experience simulates a underwater aquarium with interaction between the audience and Crush. Kid’s can get up close and interact with Crush as he talks to the audience, answers questions and plays with the audience. This show is an amazing demonstration of the capabilities Disney interactive animation.
Disney Animation Academy
Animation Academy – Are you an aspiring artist or have you ever wondered how animators draw the Disney characters? This demonstration is led by one of Disney artists, and they take the audience through the process of how to draw some of Disney’s most famous characters. Even if you think you have no artistic talent, you may be amazed how fun and easy it is to draw these characters through the tips and instruction of the animation artist. Every participant gets a sheet of drawing paper and a sketch pencil in this interesting instructor led exhibition.
Sorcerer’s Workshop – Interact with early method of drawing animation as you explore this workshop. There are several hands-on experiences. You can even participate in animation voice overs by recording your voice as the character voice to some of Disney’s most famous animation characters.
Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage
Age rating: Toddlers and up
No published height requirement
Join your favorite characters from Disney’s Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Handy Mandy in this interactive show the encourages your kids to sing and dance along as they plan a surprise birthday party for Minnie Mouse.