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There are SIX "G" attractions at the Disneyland resort. Before we get into the G's, though, there's going to be a change coming soon. The new Cars Land is set to open at Disney's California Adventure next month. With that, there will also be some new attractions. I'll have to modify my list. When I do, you'll be the first to know. :)  Because of the the major remodel at the park, we've already had to cross one item off of the list, and I'm not happy about it!

The Mission Tortilla Factory is permanently closed. I loved that place. Where else could you learn the history of authentic Mexican tortillas? Where else could you actually see tortillas being made in a mini, but fully working factory? Where else could you watch cooking demonstrations using the freshly made tortillas? But most importantly, where could you get a free, freshly made tortilla, hot off the machine, every time you walked through??? It was still warm! (Then we'd walk across the way to the bakery, get a pat of butter, and, mmmmmmmmm delicious!)  But alas, no more. The tortilla factory is gone.

There is a small light at the end of this tortilla tunnel, though. It's being replaced by a Ghiradelli chocolate cafe. I don't know much about it, but all you had to say was chocolate, and I'm in!

But let's get back to the G's. During our previous visit (April 13) we went to Goofy's Playhouse and the Games of the Boardwalk. On our current visit (April 20) we went to Gadget's Go Coaster, Golden Zephyr, and Goofy's Sky School.


Gadget's Go Coaster is a great roller coaster for little kids. It's located in Mickey's Toon Town in Disneyland. There's a nice drop and twists and turns, but nothing too harsh or scary. Adult roller coaster fanatics need not apply.

 The Golden Zephyr (Calif. Adventure) is also aimed at a younger audience, but can be enjoyed by anyone who likes to go round and round. That's about all it does - go round and round. And oh yeah, it also goes up and down while it goes round and round.

Goofy's Sky School (Calif. Adventure) is another roller coaster. When the park first opened, it was called Mulholland Madness and was wildly popular. It's still the same ride, but I wonder if they slowed it down. It doesn't seem as exciting as it used to be. It starts with a long, steep climb. The funnest part is when you get to the top. The track makes numerous  sharp "U-turns" back and forth. With each turn, you feel like your car is either going to keep going straight and miss the turn, or while making the sharp turn that it might be too sharp and you'll tip over. Then, you head down and up and down and up and down until you get back to the beginning.

Next up: Haunted Mansion and Heimlich's Chew Chew Train.