List of former Disney California Adventure Park attractions

Disney California Adventure Park is the second theme park built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, USA. This is a list of attractions – rides, shows, and parades – that have appeared at the park but have permanently closed. Character meets and atmosphere entertainment (e.g., roving musicians) are not listed.

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Hollywood Pictures Backlot

Main article: Hollywood Pictures Backlot
2001–2002, Superstar Limo 
Dark ride that took riders through a cartoon version of Hollywood, featuring animatronics and figures resembling celebrities such as Regis Philbin, Drew Carey, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Now the site of Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!.
2001–2004, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!
An Interactive show located in soundstage 17 in which guests played an interactive version of the TV game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, except with points awarded instead of dollars. Including the ten players in the "Ring of Fire" seats (which included video screens) down on the stage, the entire audience could play the Fastest Finger qualifying game, in which players had to put answers in a specific order, such as "Put these American cities in order from east to west." Stage 17 is now used for special events.
2007, Muppet Mobile Lab 
A free-roving, audio-animatronic entertainment attraction that has been tested at Disney's California Adventure park in Anaheim, California and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; it is currently deployed at Hong Kong Disneyland in Hong Kong. Implemented on a Segway platform, the Muppet Mobile Lab is a two-wheeled science-lab vehicle that resembles a small rocket ship. Two Muppet characters, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker, pilot the vehicle through the park, interacting with guests and deploying special effects such as foggers, flashing lights, moving signs, confetti cannons and spray jets. The two animatronics characters and the special effects aboard the vehicle are controlled remotely by puppeteers, thanks to an advanced control system that allows the controllers to be located up to several miles away from the show location. On-board cameras, microphones and speakers allow the puppeteers to see and hear guests and interact with them. The project began as a continuation of Disney’s “Living Character Initiative,” a program that has generated other interactive shows at Disney theme parks including Lucky the Dinosaur, Turtle Talk with Crush, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and Stitch Encounter. In 2009, the attraction was honored with the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement (Technical) from the Themed Entertainment Association.
2004–2010, Playhouse Disney - LIVE! 
Show based on children's programing from Disney Channel, featuring puppets and live actors. Closed and replaced with Disney Junior - LIVE in 2011.

Disney Animation Attractions

2001–2004, Animation Screening Room 
Theater featuring film presentations. Initially presented Back to Neverland, a film preview of the then upcoming film Return to Neverland in 2001, before showing One Man's Dream from 2001 to 2005. Replaced by Turtle Talk With Crush in 2005.
2001–2006, Art of Disney Animation 
Live Presentation about Disney Animation. replaced by Animation Academy

A Bug's Land

2001–2010, Bountiful Valley Farm 
Section featuring water play area and educational exhibits about agriculture in California.
Demolished to make way for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Golden State

Main article: Golden State (Disney's California Adventure)
2001–2008, Golden Dreams  
Historical film presentation hosted by Whoopi Goldberg about the history of the state of California. It primarily focused on the contributions of individuals and particular ethnic groups. The movie had its last public performance on September 7, 2008.
The attraction was demolished in July 2009, and was replaced in 2011 by The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure.
2001–2008, Seasons of the Vine 
Film presentation which took viewers through the journey of wine production in California.
Closed due to low attendance and is now the site of Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar.
2001–2011, Mission Tortilla Factory Tour 
An educational mock factory tour about the history and production of tortillas, hosted by Mission Foods. Closed on May 31, 2011 due to decline in contract renewal. To be replaced in 2012 by "Ghirardelli Chocolates Factory Tour", an exhibit showcasing the production of Ghirardelli chocolates, hosted by Ghirardelli.

Paradise Pier

Main article: Paradise Pier
2001–2008, Sun Wheel 
Ferris wheel inspired by Coney Island's 1927 Wonder Wheel, which featured swinging and stationary gondolas and a large replica of a Sun in the center.
Re-themed as Mickey's Fun Wheel, opened on May 8, 2009.
2001–2009, Orange Stinger 
Wave Swinger Ride inside a giant orange peel.
Re-themed as Silly Symphony Swings, opened on May 28, 2010.
2001–2010, Maliboomer 
"Space-shot" style ride which launched riders 180 ft (55 m). in 4 seconds.
Closed on September 7, 2010 for removal.
2001–2010, S.S. rustworthy 
Play area themed to a run down fireboat.
Closed on September 7, 2010 for removal.
2001–2010, Muholland Madness 
Wildmouse style rollercoaster. Closed in 2010 to be re-themed as Goofy's Sky School

Shows and parades

Parades

2001–2002, Disney's Eureka! A California Parade 
Parade celebrating diversity and cultures of California.
2001–2010, Disney's Electrical Parade 
Parade featuring floats covered in lights. Moved to Magic Kingdom park in Florida for Walt Disney World's Summer Nightastic, it was then renamed the Main Street Electrical Parade.
2005–2008, Block Party Bash 
Parade featuring characters and floats based on Pixar films. Relocated to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2007.
2006–2007, High School Musical Pep Rally 
Traveling street show based on High School Musical film.
2007–2008, High School Musical 2: School's Out! 
Traveling street show based on High School Musical 2 film.
2008–2010, High School Musical 3 Senior Year!
Traveling street show based on High School Musical 3 film

Hyperion Theater shows

2001, Disney's Steps in Time 
Musical revue featuring songs from various Disney films.
2002–2003, The Power of BLAST! 
Adaptation of the musical Blast!

Others

2001, Light's, Camera,Chaos!  
Show performed on Backlot Stage in Hollywood Pictures Backlot.
2001, LuminAria  
Holiday themed pyrotechnic show presented on Paradise Bay.
2002–2003, Goofy's Beach Party Bash  
Show performed on Backlot Stage in Hollywood Pictures Backlot. (Music by Bruce Healey)
2002–2004, Ugly Bug Ball 
Insect themed show presented in "A Bug's Land".
2005–2010, Drawn to the Magic 
Musical live show presented in Hollywood Picture's backlot. replaced by Disney's Dance Crew

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