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    Pixar Pier

    4.3 (165 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Erick W.

    Fun place to hang out with Woody and friends - ride great rides and eat good food - plus plenty of restrooms and seating here - probably the best area in the park to take a break off your feet other and sit down - always clean with friendly and courteous cast members!

    Jessie's Carousel
    Noah M.

    The Baseline: For a theme park, quality experiences must be provided, fun amusement attractions be available, immersive environments must be established, and safety must be a top priority. Experience: Part of Disney California Adventure, Pixar Pier is a combination of Pixar characters and a coastal amusement park mish-mashed together. The theming for all the rides and food concessions match to the Disney Pixar characters with great nods to the more popular Pixar films. The giant Ferris Wheel and Incredible Incredicoaster grace the area binding the theme together. Midway mania, carnival games, and Jessie's Carousel hide under the area along with carnival themed food offerings. Ambiance: If you like Pixar you are in luck. It is all Pixar! Fun character experiences exist throughout the area and it is must-go-to for a DCA visit.

    8/4/21
    Heather K.

    GETTING HERE: Pixar Pier is located at Disney's California Adventure Park (DCA). Head towards The Little Mermaid attraction and you'll soon be golden. :-) REVIEW: Where do I begin? There is quite a bit to do at PP, but I think the two attractions that are worth the price of admission are Toy Story Mania and the Incredi-coaster. I would highly recommend those and make sure you visit those 2 attractions for sure! There is something that is just extra-extraordinary about the Pixar Pier at night. The lights, the water, the wheel everything. It is just one of the most magical places at the Park, IMHO. There are a couple of places to get snacks and a couple of gift shops, but probably my favorite is the one that you enter right after Toy Story. Make sure you prioritize a stop over here. And also don't forget to watch World of Color! Hope you enjoy!

    Yesenia E.

    Easy to make reservations on the app. Great views. Delicious food and drinks. Friendly cast members Would definitely come back

    Elastigirl was by the Incredicoaster!
    Rachelle P.

    "Adventure is out there!" -Up What a fun area inside Disney California Adventure Park! We found Elastigirl by the Incredicoaster. Being a huge fan of the films and a mom myself, it was real treat taking a photo with her! We wanted to see some other Pixar characters as well, but they were sadly on lunch. My eldest and hubby loved the Incredicoaster, it looked "incredibly" fast and fun from down below!! I stayed with baby since she wasn't tall enough and sleeping in my arms. We'll definitely be returning to explore more, the Pixar Pal-A-Round looked like a fun/colorful ferris wheel! SYOY! :-)

    Monique W.

    Pixar Pier is one of my favorite places inside Disneyland's California Adventure. Sometimes, my daughter and I will rope drop Goofy's Sky School to ride it multiple times over and over again for the first 30 minutes when DCA opens! Pixar Pier is filled with so much activities, entertainment, food, and rides! The Pixar Pier rides are listed below: Incredicoaster: This is the largest roller coaster at Disneyland and California Adventure. You'll go on a journey with baby Jack-Jack. The incredicoaster ride was my first time with a inversion, going upside down!. Pixar Pal-A-Round: There is a spinning and non-spinning option for the Ferris Wheel. This does shut down during the evening for their nightly shows. Jessie's Critter Carousel: Carousel ride inspired by Jessie's Critter Pals Silly Swings Symphony: Soaring Circles. It's located at the Paradise Gardens Park at Pixar Pier. This is one of my favorite rides at Pixar Pier. Goofy's Sky School: One of the most enjoyable rides for my daughter and I. This is one of our go-to rides at DCA. It's fast and thrilling! It does break down often, so try to ride it at least once! Toy Story Midway Mania: It's a 4D shootin' game ride at DCA. It's midway style where it goes from screen to screen. It always has a long wait time at DCA, usually average wait time is 45 minutes. If you can get a lightning lane ride for Toy Story Midway Mania, that would be my recommendation! Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind: Based on Inside Out, It's a small spin around ride. It's very similar to the original ride system at the It's a Bugs Life themed area, except re-designed for Inside Out. Jumpin Jellyfish: It's a small drop ride. You'll get to view the entire Paradise Bay though going on the Jellyfish! The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure: There's is always a low wait time for this ride and one of my favorite's at DCA. You'll get to journey under the sea with Ariel and see scenes from the animated classic! The music and the animatronics are amazing! There is no height restriction for this ride! It is a slow, dark, and loud ride though! Golden Zephyr: This attraction is located at Paradise Gardens Pier at DCA. IT's designed as a retro-spaceship. No height restrictions for this ride, but it does, spin a lot! Sometimes this ride does shut down during the summer if it's too hot out! Games of Pixar Pier: Includes a WALL-E, Bug's life, and a lot more! Some of the dining experiences include the following Lamplight Lounge Poultry Palace Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats Senor Buzz Churros Angry Dogs New Shopping experiences include the following Knick's Knacks Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff There's a lot of entertainment and shows too! Most of the food festival booths are located at Pixar Pier. The Oogie Boogie Bash is hosted at the DCA Paradise Pier. A lot of the RunDisney races also have their race paths through Paradise Pier! It's a great area to hang out, ride rides, and eat some amazing food at Disney's California Adventure! Don't forget to watch their nighttime show - World of Color - ONE. It's a 24 minute show. There are two different showtimes, one at 9:00 P.M and the other at 10:15 P.M!

    Jessie's Critter Carousel 8/19/24
    Lilah J.

    Good times and lots to do here! From its namesake, this is a Pixar movie themed land at Disney California Adventure. The first photo I took of my nephews was at Mickey's Ferris Wheel. While waiting for them on the top rated Incredicoaster (I hear it can go up to 55 mph!), I spotted Elastigirl or Mrs. Incredible and took a photo w/her. You can spot characters from various Pixar movie and have a photo opportunity w/them, ie. Inside Out and others. There are places to eat, snack, shop, and walk around at Pixar Pier. Lines for places vary and require patience. The single rider lines move quickly and so do the lines for the ladies room at for a Monday afternoon. Plan ahead early and use the app to make reservations for things. My fam members did that and it worked out well. Would definitely return to this part of DCA w/the hubby and/or the fam. 4 stars!

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    Travis T.

    This is a fun area to walk around at Disney California Adventure. There are rides, food, snacks and games for all ages. When the park first opened in 2001, it was called Paradise Pier and was inspired by the amusement park at Santa Monica Pier. It would later be reimagined as Pixar Pier and incorporated the characters and themes from many of the popular Pixar movies. This area is really pretty at night when the lights are reflecting off the lake. The center attraction is the Pixar Pal-A-Round (formally called Mickey's Fun Wheel). My favorite ride at Pixar Pier is the Incredicoaster. Riding that rollercoaster is so much fun and never gets old. Incredicoaster is the sixth-longest steel roller coaster in the world and reaches a speed of 55 mph. My favorite snack is an ice cream from Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats. Other attractions include carnival games and a bunch of rides for kids. Keep an eye for character sightings from Pixar movies like "The Incredibles", "Toy Story", "Monsters, Inc" and "Inside Out". When I ran the runDisney 5K earlier this year, the finish line was inside the Pixar Pier. It was fun to run through the boardwalk around the lake while high-fiving Pixar characters along the way.

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    Britney M.

    The Pixar Pier is awesome. There's lots of rides, places for food and games. The pier is sure to elude excitement for all. I won't list all of the rides at the Pier, but there's some good roller coasters and thrill rides for all the adrenaline rush seekers and those who just enjoy a good ride lol The food offerings here are great. Lots of small eateries where you can grab something quick (corn dogs, churros, etc), and the some more sit down options towards San Fransokyo Square. There are the pizza & pasta place, and the paradise grill at the end of the boardwalk.

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    Diele K.

    A trip to Disney California Adventure isn't complete without stopping by the iconic Pixar Pier. Both beautiful in the daytime, but comes alive in the nighttime as it illuminates over the water where you can catch the World of Color show in the evening. It can be crowded, so sometimes I try to avoid when congested with people. If you've purchased Genie+ for the day, be sure to keep an eye out for the photo pass photographer as you can capture a professional photo of your Disney Day!

    Perfect
    Arnel D.

    Such a beautiful backdrop from the midway. Though there have been significant changes to Disney California over the years, the pier itself has remained the same. Why change it if it's already perfect right!? For over two decades, I've loved the picturesque views. On a perfect day or sunset, it's an ideal spot to take a picture with your family or with the one that you love. I'll be back soon. Stay beautiful.

    Ann T.

    The lights are GORGEOUS at night, especially just walking onto the pier or looking at the Ferris wheel. Pixar Pier is home to all the Pixar themed rides, shops, and where you can meet all the Pixar characters for their meet & greets. I have seen Elastigirl, Edna Mode, the characters from Inside Out, and Bo Peep. During Oogie Boogie Bash, Sid is there for his treat trail stop & I got to meet Remy from Ratatouille ! Super rare character that I was very happy to see. Apparently you can see Emile there too during this event. I am still sad that I have NOT met Mike Wazowski from Monster's Inc since he is my favorite, but ONE DAY. For dining options, I have been to the Lamplight Lounge (which I'm still convinced is pretty mid) and I enjoy getting a cold frozen treat at the Adorable Snowman's. The iconic Incredicoaster and Mickey's Ferris Wheel is here as well and wait times CAN get pretty long if you're not doing a return time or single rider. Same goes for the Midway Madness ride (always a popular one). There's board walk carnival games and some other rides as well, but it's a must stop for sure if you're visiting DCA.

    Elyse F.

    Pixar Pier (formally Paradise Pier,) resembles an old-time ocean front Boardwalk. Many of the original pier rides and restaurants have been remastered to be Pixar themed. Rides for all ages. For thrill seekers, there is the Incredicoaster. Toy Story Midway Mania is fun for the whole family. The is a series of virtual shooting games. Being virtual, all ages can play. Jessie's Critter Carousel is fun for the youngest guests. The ride features animals from Woody's Roundup. Pixar Pier is also home to the famous ferris wheel. Pixar Pier has other carnival style rides. Food in Pixar Pier has fun twists on carnival favorites. Hotdogs from Angry Dogs. Wings from Poultry Palace. Giant cooies at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums. Italian food from Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff has carnival favorites such as carmel and candy apples, marshmallows, frozen drinks, cereal treats, and other goodies. Frozen treats from Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats. Lamplight Lounge is the exception. Lamplight Lounge is a gastropub. It brings an upscale element to the pier. The lounge has great views of the lake.

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