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Walt Disney World is truly magical, indeed. So much so that it’s known as The Most Magical Place on Earth. Think you’ve seen it all?\u00a0 Hold on a second! Don’t discount the magic to be found on the west coast. The Happiest Place on Earth has SO much to offer. Here are 10 AWESOME Disneyland attractions that don’t exist at Walt Disney World<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walt Disney\u2019s Apartment \u2013 Above the Town Square Fire Station, Disneyland Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The apartment was originally built as a base for Walt to oversee both the park construction and The Lady and The Tramp production, rest, and avoid a long commute more easily. After the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Walt\u2019s family often stayed there, too. Easily missed by the casual parkgoer, the apartment remains iconic to true fans. Look up and to the left when you enter Main Street USA, and you\u2019ll see that the light in the window remains on as a nostalgic reminder.<\/p>\n

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The light stays on in Walt’s apartment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Matterhorn Bobsleds \u2013 Fantasyland, Disneyland Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Disneyland\u2019s first rollercoaster was also the world\u2019s first tubular steel continuous-track coaster. It was originally designed in such a manner to hide the main supporting pylon of the now-defunct Skyway. Matterhorn Bobsleds is two coasters intertwined that race around and down the mountain in bobsled fashion. Be sure to wave \u2018Hello\u2019 to Harold, the resident animatronic abominable snowman and grab a Matterhorn Macaroon at the Jolly Holiday Cafe<\/a> to celebrate afterwards.<\/p>\n

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Matterhorn Bobsleds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cars Land \u2013 Disney California Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019re not 5 years old or a big fan of the movies, prepare to be wowed. Cars Land got it right in the \u2018immersion\u2019 department \u2013 and then some! Look closely, are those flowers made from car parts? Of its three adorable rides, the flagship at Cars Land is Radiator Springs Racers, and it may be one of the BEST Disneyland attractions of all. Plan to spend some time in this amazing land, you\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n

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You’ll believe you’re really in Radiator Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A ‘Flower’ in Cars Land<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Avengers Campus \u2013 Disney California Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Disneyland\u2019s new hotness, Avengers Campus is where you\u2019ll want to assemble to get in on the action. Enter the Collector\u2019s fortress and help Rocket attempt to free the team on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Then use your Spidey-senses to catch the spider-bots that threaten to overrun the Campus on Webslingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, a super fun, interactive competition-style ride.<\/p>\n

Of course, no visit to Avengers Campus is complete without a stop at Pym\u2019s Test Kitchen for a GIANT pretzel and a swig of the gamma-ray-green Pingo Doce soda. Grab your snacks and head over to the Amazing Spiderman! Stunt Show where you can see Spidey hang, tumble, spin and more. You may not believe your eyes<\/p>\n

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Avengers Assemble!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Bakery Tour, hosted by Boudin Bakery \u2013 Pacific Wharf, Disney California Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While its more \u2018short walk-through\u2019 than actual tour, this is a unique attraction and worth a look. Duck into the small but working replica of the famous San Francisco bakery where you\u2019ll see \u2013 and hear about \u2013 how the glorious sourdough has been mixed, proofed, formed, and baked since 1849. Did I mention they offer samples as you enter? And, if that\u2019s not enough, pop into the Pacific Wharf Cafe<\/a> for lunch, featuring the delicious bread in sandwiches and, my favorite, as salad and soup bowls. Or (and?) pick up a fresh loaf to take back to your room for later! They’re inexpensive and available as standard shaped loaves and, you guessed it, a Mickey-shaped version.<\/p>\n

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Because Mickey-Shaped Bread Tastes Better!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pixar Pal-A-Round \u2013 Pixar Promenade Neighborhood, Disney California Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At first glance, this 150-foot-tall ride<\/a> may appear to just be a very colorful Ferris wheel. But don\u2019t be fooled. This is not your momma\u2019s Ferris wheel! Dubbed an \u2018eccentric wheel\u2019, this beauty has 24 gondolas, 8 of which are stationary and 16 that, well, aren\u2019t. The 16 non-stationary gondolas are on a track that allows them to not only sway like a normal cabin, but to move inward and outward as the wheel rotates. This makes for a unique and exciting ride, indeed!<\/p>\n

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Pixar Pal-A-Round during the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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…and at night!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

World of Color \u2013 Lagoon at Paradise Bay, Disney California Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Arguably the most beautiful of all Disneyland attractions. Perhaps even the best nighttime show ever created by Disney<\/a>. World of Color incorporates over 1200 dancing, musical fountains shooting water up to 200 feet into the air. Add to that a whole lot of fire, lasers, lights and fog with high-definition projections onto the mist screens. And it\u2019s all fully choreographed to a beautiful score performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Nashville Choir. THIS is the perfect end to any day.<\/p>\n

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World of Color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Haunted Mansion Holiday \u2013 New Orleans Square, Disneyland Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This one should come with an asterisk because you can only see it about 4 months of the year, from September to early January. But I assure you, it\u2019s SO worth it! This seasonal layover seamlessly blends the resident Grim Grinning Ghosts with the characters from Tim Burton\u2019s The Nightmare Before Christmas in a retelling of the time that Jack Skellington, aka Sandy Claws, visited the Haunted Mansion one year on Christmas Eve<\/a>. It is truly stunning from the time you enter the queue to when you are bid farewell by Sally herself.<\/p>\n

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Haunted Mansion Holiday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Davy Crockett\u2019s Explorer Canoes \u2013 Critter Country, Disneyland Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As one of Disneyland\u2019s oldest attractions, Davy Crockett\u2019s Explorer Canoes invites guests to paddle their way down the Rivers of America<\/a>. In real canoes! Not on a track and not motorized. Just good ole paddle power of the 20 passengers and 2 guides. And life jackets are available, but not required for adults. You know in case the canoe capsizes… Can you guess why this was removed from WDW in 1994?<\/p>\n

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Paddle Power!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fantasyland Grand Slam \u2013 Fantasyland, Disneyland Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ok, I admit, I made that name up. But there\u2019s just too much goodness here to cut out any of these Disneyland attractions! And this is merely the beginning. This list barely scratches the surface of the unique findings at Disneyland.<\/p>\n

Nothing says \u2018Classic Disney\u2019 like a dark ride. But what is that, exactly? A dark ride is where light, color, and sound are used to fully immerse the rider into the story.<\/p>\n

Here are 4 perfect dark rides at Disneyland<\/strong> that embody everything we\u2019ve come to love about Disney storytelling:<\/p>\n