Indiana Jones Adventure

There are many nostalgic movie tie-ins at Disneyland, but nothing compares to the Indiana Jones Adventure is one of the Best Disneyland Rides. The ride system itself provides a thrilling bump: The seats of a four-wheel-drive vehicle bounce, rumble, and careen around skeleton ambushes and fireballs as it speeds along a track. The magic, though, comes from a thorough examination of Indiana Jones lore set to the well-known John Williams theme. Without giving away all of the temple traps, assume that this exciting trip will become a staple of your park visits.

Visitors board the troop vehicles at the loading area. Sallah (spoken by Bob Joles) alerts the tourists through the radio to the need to buckle up and points out a brake issue (in earlier versions of the ride, there would alternatively be problems with the gas pedal or the steering wheel). After leaving the maintenance dock entrance, hidden by a group of mirrors, the transport turns into the Chamber of Destiny, where visitors are met with three doors. The passengers' gift selection is announced by Mara (voiced by James Earl Jones), when one of the three doors starts to light more brightly than the other two. The doors open, allowing the travelers to enter the Hall of Promise. At the end of the hall is the idol of Mara.

Location: Adventureland (Disneyland)
Best piece of advice: Look not into the eyes of the idol—that would be dangerous.