California Screamin’ is a great rollercoaster, and an unusually intense one for a Disney park, with a propulsive start and a loop. In fact, other than the headrest speakers, not much about Screamin’ feels like a Disney ride. It definitely fits the boardwalk theme of the Paradise Pier area, but that theme isn’t specific enough to stand out as a Disney experience, even with Disney’s typical attention to detail. You’ll definitely love California Screamin’ if you like rollercoasters, but you might wonder if you slipped into a Six Flags by accident.