Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Railroad and the Starcade will occupy much of their time. Adults will enjoy most everything, except that long line for the Dumbo ride. And they'll appreciate that major rides have child-exchange areas where dad can wait with the little ones and get right on the ride as soon as mom gets off. No waiting in line twice. One caution - make sure younger children have a lot of patience.
Waits can be up to an hour for some rides.
There are summer days when Disneyland is not for wimps. What started as a restaurant and ghost-town attraction has become the area's kinder, gentler theme park. Knott's does not rely on mammoth thrill rides or a huge advertising budget. Instead, it relies on its strength, which is offering something slightly different than the rest. The park rarely is as crowded as its competitors.