Pinocchio’s Daring Journey

by | Aug 10, 2024 | Disneyland, Disneyland Attractions, Disneyland Park, Fantasyland

See the Stromboli Puppet Theater firsthand with a ride on Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, a classic Fantasyland dark ride at Disneyland that takes guests along with Pinocchio himself as he ventures to Pleasure Island. All of the iconic characters from the 1940 film Pinocchio appear, from the Blue Fairy to Gepetto to Monstro the Whale.

Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Fast Facts

  • Location: Fantasyland
  • Height Requirement: None
  • Attraction Length: About 2 minutes
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Ride Type: Dark ride
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: Yes
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
  • Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

The queue for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey snakes indoors and out, but there’s not much to see in terms of theming (and often, the line is short enough to walk right onto the ride).

Accessibility 

Guests must transfer from wheelchairs or ECVs to ride; a transfer access vehicle is available. Handheld captioning and audio description are also available if guests need these features.

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Kid-Friendly?

Technically, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is designed for kids of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers. However, this is by far the scariest ride in all of Fantasyland – and it’s highly likely to frighten younger guests.

If your little ones aren’t familiar with Pinocchio or might be scared by figures like Stromboli, Monstro the Whale, or even the trippy imagery and fluorescent colors, this is one you’ll want to skip until they’re a bit older. 

Best For: Older school-age kids or preschoolers who aren’t afraid of a few scares and frightening figures along the way.

Will Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Cause Motion Sickness?

With its slow speed and relatively straightforward path, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey shouldn’t cause motion sickness for most guests.

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Authored by
Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.