(Daniel Sulzberg / For The Times)
Times theme park critic Todd Martens was given a crazy assignment: rank every Southern California theme park attraction. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months buckling up and speeding down mountains, donning augmented reality glasses and floating in fairy tales. He judged each attraction not only for its pure entertainment, but for its artistry and historical significance.
Here are the results. Below you'll find guides to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain, with their attractions ranked from best to worst. Use them to plan a trip to the park or start a discussion. What would be your number one?
