Disney California Adventure Park · Operating · 2001
Grizzly River Run
River rapids · Grizzly Peak
A circling raft adventure around Grizzly Peak — California's signature mountain icon soaks riders on Class III–style park rapids.
At a glance
Key facts for Grizzly River Run.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
River rapids
Opened
2001
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Grizzly River Run.
Ride profile
Water ride · River rapids
- family
- rapids
- thrill
- water
Experience
River rapids
Specs source: disneyland.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Grizzly River Run.
Timeline
2001
Grizzly River Run opens
Background
Grizzly River Run opened with the park in 2001 and remains Disney California Adventure's flagship water ride. Circular rafts climb and splash around the Grizzly Peak massif, delivering the park's wettest outdoor thrill.
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Sources & official links
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- Grizzly River Run — official ride pagedisneyland.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney California Adventure Park — official sitedisneyland.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney California Adventure Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Disney California Adventure Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Disneyland Resort · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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