11 Most Iconic Disneyland Rides

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These are all of the most iconic rides at Disneyland park. They are all older rides that the park just wouldn’t feel complete without. They are fun, classic, and cute attractions.

Haunted Mansion

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Haunted Mansion is quite possibly the most iconic attraction in all of Disneyland. It’s spooky, funny, and has so many memorable moments and lines from the stretching room to Madam Leota telling you to hurry back at the end. It opened in 1969 and is in New Orleans Square.

Pirates of the Caribbean

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Pirates of the Caribbean is a lively and fun water ride in New Orleans Square in Disneyland. This is the last attraction Walt Disney worked on before his passing, and that alone makes it pretty iconic. The songs and animatronics definitely help too.

Space Mountain

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Space Mountain is a dark roller coaster in Tomorrowland that has been there since 1977. The exterior of the ride is so recognizable and the ride itself is fun and thrilling.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train roller coaster in Frontierland in Disneyland. The ride is beautiful and a must-ride for many guests.

It’s A Small World

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It’s hard to imagine Disneyland without It’s A Small World in it. It’s a super cute boat ride with an iconic and catchy song that you hear throughout the whole ride.

Peter Pan’s Flight

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Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the most popular rides at Disneyland, known for its long wait times to ride it. It’s located in Fantasyland and is so magical.

Matterhorn Bobsleds

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Matterhorn Bobsleds is a roller coaster inside of the Matterhorn mountain building. The mountain is so iconic and is taller than Sleeping Beauty’s Castle which is near it. See all of the tallest structures at Disneyland here.

Indiana Jones Adventure

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Indiana Jones Adventure has been in Adventureland in Disneyland since 1995. It’s such a classic and is so much fun to ride. It has great special effects and adrenaline pumping moments.

Star Tours

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Star Tours is another iconic attraction in Tomorrowland. Star Wars fans can’t get enough of it. It’s a motion simulator attraction that takes you on a Star Wars Adventure.

Jungle Cruise

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Jungle Cruise was an opening day attraction at Disneyland when the theme park opened in 1955. It has funny jokes, cool animatronics, and more. It’s in Adventureland. See all of the Disneyland opening day attractions here.

Mad Tea Party

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Mad Tea Party is not a favorite for most adults since it causes them motion sickness, but there is no denying that this Alice in Wonderland themed Fantasyland attraction is beautiful and iconic.