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Though the Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion tend to be guest favorites as classic Disneyland attractions, I rank the Jungle Cruise right up there with them. This really is as classic as Disney rides get, as it is one of the few rides that still remains that opened with the park back in 1955. I love the idea of being in a rustic old boat in the middle of a jungle river. The theming is outstanding (even in the queue, which transports guests waiting in line to a river expedition outpost in an ambiguous Asian, African, and/or South American jungle during the early 1900s). On board, the vegetation surrounds the entire ride very densely, so that there is a far-removed feel from the rest of the world while riding. There are also MANY animal animatronics (so much so that it is easy to miss some, as the guide may direct attention to one side of the boat and, intentionally or not, ignore some on the other side). Speaking of the guide, his or her humor becomes a major component of the ride as well. Most of the time the guides have a very dry sense of humor with extremely corny jokes, which adds to the fun (though sometimes it is a little difficult to understand them over the muffled microphone or boat motor). I also love the headhunters, the waterfall, and the recently-added attack by piranhas! Another not-to-be-missed attraction at Disneyland.
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