Three Classic Disneyland Experiences Many Guests Overlook

When touring Disneyland, it's important -- between E-ticket adventures -- to take in the calmer, more beautiful aspects of the park. Rushing through is like fast-forwarding through a movie to catch only the action scenes; the big picture gets lost in the shuffle. Our recommendation? If time permits, always try to work these three classic experiences into a visit:

1) Spend Time On the River

Whether you hop aboard the Mark Twain, set sail on the Columbia, or give your arms a workout on the Davy Crockett Canoes, make sure to take a lap around the Rivers of America. You'll enjoy several minutes of pure relaxation (unless you're in the canoes) while voyaging through some of the park's most beautiful environments, seemingly miles away from the crowds.

Columbia's Voyage Begins

The Sailing Ship Columbia sets off around the Rivers of America, its rigging looking fantastic against the summer morning sky.

Although the ship is open as an attraction far less frequently than the Mark Twain riverboat, it works many hard hours doubling as Captain Hook's pirate ship in every performance of Fantasmic!

The next time you're at Disneyland, hop aboard if this beauty of a vessel is taking on passengers; you never know when you'll get another chance.