Must do in california

[paulh]

what are the must do rides in disneyland,universal.We have been to WDW many times now so we are looking for the best rides that are at the california attractions
Paulh

 

[Pir8girl]

Any of the rides that were the original E tickets and some new ones.
I actually love it all ( with the exception of Small World ) but if you only have time for a few these are the ones I'd choose:

Pirates
Haunted Mansion
Matterhorn
Space Mountain
Jungle Cruise
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Star Tours
Splash Mountain

Plus: Tom Sawyer's Island
Tiki Room
Buzz Lightyear
Peter Pan

California Adventure:
Tot
Soaring Over California
The big roller coaster (can't remember the name)
Grizzly Rapids

I haven't been to Universal in years. Someone else will have to help you out.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Any of the rides that were the original E tickets and some new ones.
I actually love it all ( with the exception of Small World ) but if you only have time for a few these are the ones I'd choose:

Pirates
Haunted Mansion
Matterhorn
Space Mountain
Jungle Cruise
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Star Tours
Splash Mountain

Plus: Tom Sawyer's Island
Tiki Room
Buzz Lightyear
Peter Pan

California Adventure:
Tot
Soaring Over California
The big roller coaster (can't remember the name)
Grizzly Rapids

I haven't been to Universal in years. Someone else will have to help you out.

I agree with your list, but your forgot 2 rides that can only be experienced at DL/DCA and not at WDW, and so IMHO are also MUST DO's:

Indiana Jones at DL (you can't make a trip to DL and not ride this!)
Monster's Inc at DCA

Good list though!

 

[Pir8girl]

Thank you Disney Super Mom! I knew I was forgetting something. We have yet to go on Monsters but will definitely be there in April.

 

[paulh]

like the idea of doing rides that are not in florida keep erm comming folks
Paulh

 

[Ella1]

I've not done Monsters Inc yet, but will be doing that in July. Indiana Jones is a brilliant ride, especially the first time you ride it. Also the queues for Soaring won't be as long as they are at Epcot.
Our favourite rides are:
Indiana Jones
Splash Mountain
Matterhorn
Autopia

And in California Adventure
California Screamin
TOT
Orange Stinger
Mulholland Madness
Soarin Over California.
I have to say that theres no ride that we really dislike, but these are our favourites.
Love Ella

 

[eduk8r26]

Pirates will be closed from the beginning of March until some time in June.

 

[labguides]

Buzz Lightyear was a favorite of adults and kids (ages 3 and 5). We did that one several times. Soaring CA was fun as we knew all the places, but I wouldn't wait in a long line for it.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Pirates will be closed from the beginning of March until some time in June.

Pirates and BB down Mar 6 - June 24.

Jack

 

[paulh]

not that bothered about pirates
Paulh

 

[Janomi]

Don't forget to ride Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! Last I heard, it's only available here in the original Disneyland.

 

[stampinshauna]

There are a few rides that DL and WDW both have, but they have differences, so you should try to go on them:

Pirates (longer at DL)
Haunted Mansion (below ground at DL)
Space Mountain (new & improved at DL)
Tiki Room (not under new mgt like at WDW)
Thunder Mountain (smaller at DL)
Splash Mountain (longer & more characters at DL)
Tower of Terror (different drop sequences)