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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Top Pick

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Moderate5.0 / 5

Rise of the Resistance is the most ambitious, most immersive, and most technically jaw-dropping attraction Walt Disney Imagineering has ever built. Before you ever step into a ride vehicle, you've already experienced a life-size Star Destroyer hangar bay, live First Order stormtroopers, a full-scale AT-AT walker, and Kylo Ren himself.

Disneyland~90 min wait40" min height

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Every Ride on the Board.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Top Pick

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

High4.9 / 5

USH finally has a real outdoor coaster, and it's officially open. 72 mph, four launches, spinning cars, inverting elements — an Intamin machine in a Fast & Furious skin that officially opened September 16, 2026, per Universal. Confirmed specs are here; my firsthand verdict is still pending.

Universal Studios Hollywood~75 min wait51" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Indiana Jones Adventure
Indiana Jones Adventure
Top Pick

Indiana Jones Adventure

Moderate4.9 / 5

Indiana Jones Adventure is the crown jewel of Adventureland — and honestly, one of the best theme park attractions ever built, full stop. You're boarding a troop transport jeep and blasting off into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye alongside Indy himself, dodging booby traps, fire, a giant rolling boulder, and a very unhappy snake. The queue alone is worth 30 minutes of your day.

Disneyland~75 min wait46" min height

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Haunted Mansion
Haunted Mansion
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Haunted Mansion

Low4.8 / 5

Haunted Mansion is the quintessential Disney dark ride — spooky, witty, and endlessly detailed. You board a Doom Buggy for a guided tour through a grand manor populated by 999 happy haunts. The Disneyland version is the longest Haunted Mansion in any Disney park worldwide, with a unique outdoor section through the New Orleans bayou.

Disneyland~38 min wait

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean
Top Pick

Pirates of the Caribbean

Low4.8 / 5

Pirates of the Caribbean is the original Disney dark ride masterpiece — the one that set the template for everything that followed. Walt Disney himself oversaw its creation, and it opened in 1967 as the last attraction he personally supervised. You drift through moonlit bayous and into a chaotic port town under siege by buccaneers.

Disneyland~28 min wait

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Top Pick

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

Low4.6 / 5

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is the most technically impressive mild-thrill ride I've ever been on, and I say that as someone who thinks screen rides are usually a cop-out. The AR headset and physical set design work together in a way that genuinely surprises. Bring your competitive instincts — there is an actual score and you will want to beat everyone in your kart.

Universal Studios Hollywood~67 min wait40" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Top Pick

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Moderate4.5 / 5

The queue through Hogwarts castle is worth the wait even if you never got on the ride. But you should get on the ride. Just know going in that this is one of the more motion-sickness-prone attractions in any theme park — not because it spins but because it combines physical movement with fast-moving screens in a way that can scramble your head if you're at all susceptible.

Universal Studios Hollywood~52 min wait48" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Moderate4.5 / 5

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a mine train coaster through the red-rock canyons of the American Southwest — and the Disneyland version is the best Big Thunder Mountain in any Disney park on earth. Its island setting, surrounded by the Rivers of America, gives it a sense of scope the Orlando and Paris versions simply don't have.

Disneyland~43 min wait40" min height

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

The Studio Tour
The Studio Tour
Top Pick

The Studio Tour

Low4.4 / 5

The Studio Tour is unlike anything else at Universal Studios Hollywood and it's not something you can replicate anywhere else in the world. You are riding through an actual working movie studio. The King Kong 360 3D sequence is legitimately spectacular and Jaws lake still runs. Give it the 60 minutes it asks for — this is a must-do, not just a filler.

Universal Studios Hollywood~30 min wait

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Jurassic World — The Ride
Jurassic World — The Ride
Top Pick

Jurassic World — The Ride

High4.3 / 5

You will get wet. I'm not talking a light mist — I'm talking soaked from the waist down on a warm day. The 84-foot drop at the end is one of the biggest splashdowns in California and the T. rex finale is genuinely impressive. Wear shoes you're okay destroying or rent a locker.

Universal Studios Hollywood~60 min wait42" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

Low4.3 / 5

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway uses a revolutionary '2.5D' technology that blurs the boundary between two-dimensional animation and three-dimensional physical sets. You step inside a Mickey Mouse cartoon and get caught up in Goofy's runaway train — one of the most visually inventive rides Disney has built in decades.

Disneyland~55 min wait

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Moderate4.3 / 5

Smugglers Run puts you in the cockpit of the actual Millennium Falcon and sends you on a smuggling run through hyperspace and asteroid fields. Every seat has a different role — pilot, gunner, or engineer — and how well your crew performs actually affects the experience.

Disneyland~45 min wait38" min height

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Top Pick

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Moderate4.1 / 5

Star Tours is a motion simulator with dozens of possible destination and storyline combinations — almost every ride-through is different. The randomized scenario system is still genius and makes it one of the best replay-value rides in any Disney park.

Disneyland~30 min wait40" min height

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Family Favorite

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash

Low4.2 / 5

I'll say this straight — I am not the target audience for a 34-inch dark ride about stray puppies, and I still think this thing is genuinely well built. 64 animatronics, a queue that's better designed than half the actual rides here, and zero scares. Easy win for families.

Universal Studios Hollywood~45 min wait34" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda
DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda
Family Favorite

DreamWorks Theatre Featuring Kung Fu Panda

Low3.9 / 5

DreamWorks Theatre is a motion-simulator show wearing a theater's clothing — 360-degree projection, physical effects, moving seats that sync with the screen. No height requirement, so anyone in your group can ride. Ask for stationary seats if you want the visuals without the motion.

Universal Studios Hollywood~25 min wait

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Flight of the Hippogriff
Flight of the Hippogriff
Family Favorite

Flight of the Hippogriff

Moderate3.8 / 5

Don't overlook this one because it's labeled a family coaster. Flight of the Hippogriff has genuine airtime on its final helix and the views over Hogsmeade are legitimately beautiful. It's also one of the faster-moving lines in the Wizarding World — a bonus on busy days.

Universal Studios Hollywood~30 min wait39" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Transformers: The Ride-3D
Transformers: The Ride-3D

Transformers: The Ride-3D

Moderate3.6 / 5

Transformers: The Ride-3D does exactly what it says it does — it throws you into a 3D battle sequence with the Autobots and the screen work is excellent. My honest issue is that it's essentially the same ride system as Forbidden Journey with a different IP, and the motion sickness risk is real. If you've already done Forbidden Journey and you're feeling fine, do this one. If your stomach was unhappy on Journey, skip it.

Universal Studios Hollywood~30 min wait40" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Family Favorite

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Low3.4 / 5

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is the right choice for families with kids who aren't yet tall enough for the bigger rides. The theming is genuinely charming and the Minion dance party at the end is the kind of thing young kids will talk about for weeks. Adults with motion sensitivity should sit this one out — it is gentler than Simpsons but not gentle.

Universal Studios Hollywood~30 min wait40" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Family Favorite

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

Low3.2 / 5

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage places guests in a retro-futuristic submarine that descends beneath the lagoon to discover the characters from Finding Nemo living in an underwater coral reef. The submarines are real — they actually submerge — though the sea creatures appear via clever video screens.

Disneyland~35 min wait

By Mateo "The Map" Morales, Lead Disney Parks Specialist

The Simpsons Ride
The Simpsons Ride
Family Favorite

The Simpsons Ride

Low3.2 / 5

The Simpsons Ride has the best writing of any ride in the park — the queue videos alone are funnier than most actual comedy attractions. The bad news: it is also one of the most effective motion sickness machines in any park, anywhere. The dome screen combined with the aggressive simulator motion is relentless. Know what you're signing up for.

Universal Studios Hollywood~22 min wait40" min height

By Sarah "Screamscape" Jenkins, Universal & Coaster Expert

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