Alice in Wonderland (Disneyland attraction) facts for kids
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| Attraction type | Dark ride | ||||||||
| Manufacturer | Arrow Development | ||||||||
| Designer | WED Enterprises | ||||||||
| Theme | Alice in Wonderland | ||||||||
| Vehicle type | Caterpillars | ||||||||
| Duration | 3:38 | ||||||||
 Must transfer from wheelchair |
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The Alice in Wonderland ride is a fun dark ride located in Fantasyland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. It's based on the classic 1951 animated Disney movie. This attraction is right next to the Mad Tea Party ride, which is also inspired by a scene from the same film.
The ride first opened its doors in 1958. The version you can experience today opened in 1984. It even got some cool updates in 2014 to make it even better!
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Journey into Wonderland
This ride takes you on an adventure, just like Alice's journey. You'll board a special caterpillar-shaped vehicle. Get ready to explore the magical world of Wonderland!
Original Ride (1958)
When the ride first opened in 1958, guests would climb into fiberglass caterpillar cars. They would then travel past giant vines and dandelions. The adventure began by entering a dark rabbit hole.
Alice's voice, played by Katheryn Beaumont, would guide you. She would say, "My adventures in Wonderland began when I followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole. All of a sudden, I fell! Down, down..."
Upside-Down Room
Next, you would enter the Upside-Down Room. Here, furniture like tables and chairs were stuck to the ceiling. It looked like the floor was actually the ceiling! Alice's voice would explain, "The next thing I knew, I was in the Upside-Down Room — with the floor where the ceiling should be." The White Rabbit would even sing I'm Late as he rushed by.
Oversized Room
After that, you'd find yourself in the Oversized Room. Everything here was huge! This made you feel tiny, just like Alice. A giant Cheshire Cat would laugh from above. Alice would say, "I was getting smaller, and smaller, and smaller!" You would then pass through the giant keyhole mouth of the Doorknob.
Garden of Live Flowers
Then came the beautiful Garden of Live Flowers. Alice would tell you, "And then, I found myself in a beautiful garden of live flowers." Here, huge, talking flowers would gently sway and sing All in the Golden Afternoon. The ride track would slowly go up to the second floor of the building. A hidden "dandy-lion" would even pop up and roar!
Tulgey Wood
Next, you would enter the mysterious Tulgey Wood. Alice would describe it as "brillig." This area had huge tree branches and strange plants. The Cheshire Cat's voice would recite parts of Jabberwocky. You would see glowing red eyes in the dark. There were also strange birds like an accordion owl and a spectacle bird.
Mad Tea Party
Finally, you would arrive at the Mad Tea Party. Alice would exclaim, "Suddenly I was on a table — at the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life!" You would be right on a giant tabletop. The Mad Hatter and March Hare would shout, "Move down, move down, move down!" The Dormouse would pop out of a sugar jar. The ride would end with a crash through a teapot and a confusing journey through signs.
Today's Adventure (Current Version)
Today, your adventure still begins in a caterpillar vehicle. You "fall" down the rabbit hole. Furniture and art swirl around you. After passing the Doorknob, you'll see the White Rabbit#Disney film hurrying along with Alice.
Meeting Characters
You'll meet Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. The White Rabbit will still be worried about being late. Then, you'll go through the garden of live flowers. They sing "All in the Golden Afternoon."
You'll see the Caterpillar. He blows smoky letters and asks, "Who are you?" A Tiger Lily might even pout, thinking you are a weed. A Dandelion will pop up and roar!
Tulgey Wood and Queen's Court
Next, you enter the Tulgey Wood. Here, Alice and you meet the Cheshire Cat. You'll also spot many unique birds, like a pencil bird and an accordion owl. After that, you go through a hedge maze. You'll see singing playing-cards painting white roses red.
The White Rabbit announces the Queen of Hearts and the King. The Queen plays croquet using a flamingo as a club and a hedgehog as a ball. The King reminds everyone, "Rule 42: The Queen always wins."
Escape from the Queen
You then enter the Courtroom. The Queen orders your "execution" as playing-cards leap towards you! But don't worry, you escape by pushing through the courtroom doors.
Mad Tea Party Finale
Your vehicle then leaves the ride building from the second floor. You descend a winding path on a giant vine. The ride ends at the Mad Tea Party. The Mad Hatter and March Hare sing "A Very Merry UnBirthday." Alice says it's her unbirthday too! A giant unbirthday cake explodes, and your ride ends.
Voice Actors
Many talented voice actors bring the characters to life on the ride:
- Alice - Kathryn Beaumont/Hynden Walch
- The White Rabbit/Doorknob/Tweedledee/Tweedledum/Cards - Corey Burton
- Ace of Clubs - Thurl Ravenscroft
- Cheshire Cat/King of Hearts - Tony Pope
- Queen of Hearts - Tress MacNeille
Images for kids
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A caterpillar ride vehicle from the attraction.
