Guests reach a part of the barn that hosts the loading dock where they board a boat tram, similar to Living with the Land, but with a sleeker design, feeling as if it were meant to be from the future. This ride vehicle doesn’t rely on the canvas roof, instead, having a tinted glass roof with clear solar panels (simply for aesthetic as the attraction runs on an underwater track). The sides are sleek and modern, with white and silver finish, making the attraction feel like a water train rather than the boats of the Living with the Land attraction.

We exit the tunnel into the house, particularly into the bathroom, where we see the sink left running, the toilet continuously flushing, and the shower running as well. As we pass through this first part, the narrator says…

“Water is the substance that makes our planet livable. Every species alive, from plant to animal to human needs water to survive, but as a species, we don’t treat it like such an important resource. In fact, the average American household wastes around 180 gallons of water per week, which equates to 9,400 gallons of water annually. That’s enough water per household to fill up nearly 224 bathtubs. But there are steps you can take to limit your water consumption. Just shutting the water off while brushing your teeth will help to save around 8 gallons of water per day!”

We then exit the house, passing through another tunnel as the narrator says “If we all take precautions to limit the amount of water we use every day, we will ensure that we will continue to have plenty of our most important resource going forward into the future.” We exit the house and enter a large field where a lone bison stands, looking out at a series of oil rigs pumping from the ground. The grass around has been decimated.

“Here, we can see that our once magnificent natural landscapes are now being used to harvest crude oil which we use as fuel for so many things. However, our overdependence on this limited resource has put us into increasing danger for our future. Not only do these massive machines displace natural wildlife, but offshore oil drilling has even greater environmental impact, including highly deadly oil spills that can be incredibly devastating to marine life.”

The boats, though, pass into the next segment where a large model of a solar field sits, with displays of windmills on the other side of the boat.

“However, there are eco-friendly alternatives, such as using renewable resources to power our everyday lives. Using water, wind, or even the sun itself to produce electricity and power can actually reduce emissions by upwards of 90%, as well as taking up much less space and being a far smaller danger to wildlife and our natural landscapes. By committing to sustainable and renewable energy, we can help to make sure that our planet still has plenty of resources going forward into the future. In fact, this entire attraction, as well as all of the rest of Disneyland, is powered exclusively by green renewable energy.”

As we pass by a portion of rainforest that is being cleared, we see fires, stumps, and a mining operation going on. We also see the tail end of a truck that appears to be leaving, where the tarp is open just enough to show a parrot in a cage.

“Unfortunately, due to the bountiful nature of the fertile rainforest, humans have taken to exploiting them for our own gain. Rather than respecting the land and living alongside it. Every single day, 150+ acres of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world, is cleared for agriculture or industry. The Earth is mined for minerals and metals that we use inside technology while animals are illegally captured and sold as exotic pets all across the world.”

We enter into a log cabin that serves as the “barn” of this attraction. Here, we see screens showcasing large efforts across the world to switch to green renewable energy. We see pictures of people cleaning oil off of sea life and taking trash out of the ocean. We see videos of animals being re-released into their natural environments, trees being planted, etc. We pass by another screen where we see protests with signs advocating for the Earth. We see the likes of Sir David Attenborough, Greta Thunburg, and Bill Nye appear.

“Despite everything our planet is going through, it’s not all grim. All across the planet, people just like you and me have made it their mission to do their part in protecting our planet. Everyone can do something, even as simple as recycling your metals, paper, and even devices. Just recycling one cellphone can prevent tons of damage in the rainforest for the metals found within. It doesn’t take one person doing everything perfectly, all it takes is everyone doing it imperfectly, and soon, we will be able to make a great difference.”

We pass into the greenhouse, and this portion is very similar to the same portion within Living with the Land. Guests pass by innovative and sustainable growing techniques for tons of different plants and fish, including touching upon home gardening, water conservation in agriculture, and use of predator insects instead of pesticides. The fish portion is very similar as well, focusing on sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics as well as hydroponics. The narrator describes all of these important developments as we pass by.

We then pass by a laboratory window showcasing tanks that house crickets, mealworms, and ants. The narrator says “In many parts of the world, insects are a staple part of the diet. Providing tons of protein packed in small edible morsels and requiring far less space than traditional meat, many environmentalists and nutritionists are trying to make the idea of “Cricket Parmesan” sound just as good as the poultry counterpart. While this development may take some time to convince the public of, insects may one day become the most widespread, sustainable, and ecologically friendly source of animal protein all across the world.”

We then pass by a window looking out into the petting zoo. “For those looking for other sources of sustainable farming, check out the “SustainAbility Petting Zoo” where you can interact with some of our furry and feathery friends and learn about the sustainable ways that Disney and USDA scientists are learning to farm eggs and milk.”

We then enter back into the barn from the start. We pass by a few changing pictures of people all around the world smiling, some having planted a tree, some with a prized chicken, and many others. We then pass by a large projection of the Earth. It starts off brown and sad, but as we pass by, the blues and greens begin to appear and pop.

“We hope you’ve enjoyed our tour through the importance of sustainability. If we all do our part, we can ensure the survival of our planet and all of her bountiful resources.”

We then approach the exit dock as the narrator finishes up. “As you approach the exit of the attraction, please remain seated until the vehicle comes to a complete stop and a cast member tells you you may exit. If you’d like to learn more about sustainability and what you can do to help our planet and her resources, check out the Green Disney Initiative on our website www.GDI.disney.org. Your boat is now approaching the dock. Please remain seated until the ride comes to a complete stop and have a phenomenal rest of your day here at Disneyland.

The main petting yard hosts goats and sheep, with a few different exhibits including a shearing station where, depending on their visits, guests may get to witness a sheep getting sheared and learn about how to properly do so. There are also exhibits about how goats produce both milk and meat and require much less land, food, and water than cows, making them a much more eco-friendly alternative to their large bovine friends.

There is also a chicken coop where guests can interact with chickens as well as read about sustainable egg farming. There is also an incubation room where guests can take a look at chicks and eggs that are being incubated for the petting zoo.

There is a small yard separate for donkeys where guests can take a look at a pair of Poitou Donkeys, a French species used to work fields, where exhibits and signs about draft animals including donkeys, oxen, and horses.

Guests can spend as much or as little time with the animals as they’d like, the only important thing is that everyone makes sure to wash their hands before and after interacting with any and all animals.

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