| Disney's second gate in Anaheim opened to much fanfare, but smaller-than-expected crowds, in 2001. Although some of the park's big rides, such as California Screamin' and Soarin' Over California, were popular, many guests found the park as a whole perplexing and disappointing, due to the odd choice of theme and scarce number of attractions. However, Disney has taken big steps to "fix" the park, and although it still isn't top-of-the-line Disney, it is much improved from its opening day. The addition of Cars Land and the Radiator Springs Racers gave the park another much-needed E-ticket ride. Toy Story Midway Mania, the Little Mermaid, and Tower of Terror also make the park seem more "complete" than it did on opening day. But even though Cars Land is a big draw, and Racers Fast Passes run out quickly, DCA still isn't quite "there" yet. Even so, the park is very enjoyable and a nice complement to the original Disneyland. Food offerings are better than average here, too. | |
