These are all of the best leisurely rides at Disneyland and California Adventure park. They are great for riding when you want a more relaxing ride and not an intense roller coaster. They are all so fun and magical to ride.
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Storybook Land Canal Boats is a very calm and leisurely Disneyland ride that is located in Fantasyland. It takes you around to see miniature versions of fairytales including castles from Frozen and Aladdin.
It’s A Small World
It’s A Small World is a relaxing boat ride attraction that is in Fantasyland in Disneyland park. It moves very slowly and plays a catchy song that will likely be stuck in your head after riding this.
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Casey Jr. Circus Train is a slow-moving train ride attraction. It’s in Fantasyland in Disneyland and takes you around the same area that Storybook Land Canal Boats does. This ride is very underrated.
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish is a slow and fun Snow White themed ride in Fantasyland. The scene with the gems is absolutely beautiful and so magical.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a boat ride in New Orleans Square in Disneyland park. It has two drops at the beginning that are not too intense, then after that it’s very leisurely.
Alice In Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is a cute dark ride in Fantasyland. It’s very unique since Disneyland is the only Disney park that has this attraction.
Dumbo The Flying Elephant
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is one of the most leisurely attractions in Disneyland. It’s located in Fantasyland and even though it spins, it is not known for making people sick.
Pixar Pal-A-Round Non-Swinging
You can ride swinging or non-swinging on Pixar Pal-A-Round in California Adventure park. If you ride swinging, it’s pretty intense, but if you ride non-swinging, then it’s a pretty relaxing ride.
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is a dark, slow-moving ride in Paradise Gardens Park in California Adventure. You board a clamshell as your ride vehicle, then enjoy the scenes and music of The Little Mermaid movie.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight is a very popular dark ride in Fantasyland in Disneyland. It’s magical, leisurely, and so fun to go on for people of all ages.
Disneyland Railroad
The Disneyland Railroad is a train ride attraction has train stations in Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square, Mickey’s Toontown, and Tomorrowland. It’s slow and a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. This ride is 18 minutes long and is one of the longest in Disneyland. See all of the longest Disneyland rides here.
Disneyland Monorail
The Disneyland Railroad is another great break from the busy theme parks. It has stops in Tomorrowland in Disneyland and in Downtown Disney.
Haunted Mansion
Haunted Mansion is a slow, spooky ride in New Orleans Square in Disneyland. If you’re okay with the spooky factor of this ride, then you’ll find it leisurely and exciting.
King Arthur Carrousel
King Arthur Carrousel is a classic Fantasyland attraction in Disneyland. It makes you feel carefree and is so fun to go on with little ones. It has horses to ride or you can opt for a bench if needed.
Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Jessie’s Critter Carousel is a Toy Story themed merry-go-round in Pixar Pier in California Adventure park. Again, it’s such a classic style attraction and is fun to ride.
Main Street Vehicles
Main Street Vehicles are such a classic attraction in Disneyland. There are a few different vehicles that guests can ride between the top of Main Street and Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. It’s very leisurely to drive down Main Street and take in the sights and sounds.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Mark Twain Riverboat is a big steam-powered vessel that sails on the Rivers of America. This is in Frontierland in Disneyland park.
Soarin’ Around The World
Soarin’ Around the World is an Imax motion simulation attraction that takes you through different scenery around the world. It is in Grizzly Peak in California Adventure.
Astro Orbitor
Astro Orbitor is a spinning attraction in Tomorrowland in Disneyland. It has great views of Tomorrowland and the castle, which is close by. It’s slow and doesn’t cause most people to get motion sickness from the spinning.
Monster’s, Inc. Mike & Sulley To The Rescue
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is a slow and fun ride in California Adventure park. Unfortunately, this ride is going to close permanently in 2026 to make room for a new Avatar themed land. Read about upcoming permanent closures coming here.