Quick Take
Toy Story Midway Mania has no height requirement, per Disney, so everyone in your group can ride together. It is a Lightning Lane Multi Pass ride. Our ride data's own tip is to ride it twice in a row so you learn where the high-value targets are before you chase a score. In my opinion, it is the family ride to put a Multi Pass booking on.
Introduction
Toy Story Midway Mania is an interactive 4D shooting-gallery ride in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. Per Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026), it is a midway-style game starring Toy Story characters, where you ride a swiveling carnival car, wear 3D glasses and shoot at moving targets.
This guide answers the five questions people ask before they ride: whether it is worth the wait, how tall you need to be, which Lightning Lane pass covers it, what to know before riding, and when to ride. Facts about Disney come from Disney's pages with the read date. Ride length and ride type numbers come from our ride data. Opinion stays in Mateo's Take.
Is Toy Story Midway Mania worth the wait?
Our ride data flags Toy Story Midway Mania as a must-ride, with a thrill level of low (thrill score 1). Check the live wait in the Disneyland app on the day.
Our ride data lists a ride length of 7 minutes, longer than most of the rides it is grouped with below. Here is how it compares with other DCA rides that have no height requirement:
Ride | Land | Height requirement (per Disney) | Lightning Lane (per Disney) |
|---|---|---|---|
Pixar Pier | Any Height | Multi Pass | |
Avengers Campus | Any Height | Multi Pass | |
Pixar Pier | Any Height | Not on Disney's Multi Pass list | |
Pixar Pier | Any Height | Not on Disney's Multi Pass list |
Heights come from Disney's ride pages and Pixar Pier page (read October 12, 2026). Lightning Lane status comes from Disney's Lightning Lane page (read October 12, 2026).
Whether the wait is worth it depends on your group, and I give my opinion in Mateo's Take below.
How tall do you need to be to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?
There is no height requirement. Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026) lists Any Height, so riders of every height can take part. Our ride data marks the ride as suitable for kids and toddlers.
If you need a coaster for taller riders on the same boardwalk, Incredicoaster requires 48 inches (122 cm) or taller per Disney's attraction page for that ride (read October 12, 2026).
Is Toy Story Midway Mania Multi Pass, Single Pass, or standby only?
Toy Story Midway Mania is a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction, per Disney's Lightning Lane page (read October 12, 2026). It is not a Single Pass attraction, because Disney lists Radiator Springs Racers as the only Single Pass attraction at DCA.
It also has a standby line. Multi Pass starts at $35 per ticket per day, per Disney's Lightning Lane page (read October 12, 2026), and prices vary by date. Disney's Single Rider Service page (read October 13, 2026) does not list Toy Story Midway Mania.
How do you book Multi Pass for Toy Story Midway Mania?
Disney's Lightning Lane page (read October 12, 2026) describes the steps:
Add Multi Pass as a ticket add-on before you arrive, or buy it in the Disneyland app after you enter a theme park, subject to availability.
Pick your first attraction when entering the park, and get the next available arrival window.
After you redeem a selection, or after 2 hours have passed since you made it, you can book your next Multi Pass attraction.
You can modify your selections in the Disneyland app.
Valid admission and a park reservation are required, and Disney says there may be days when sales are stopped.
What should I know before riding Toy Story Midway Mania?
Our ride data lists no intensity warnings for this ride. Per Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026), you put on 3D glasses, sit in a swiveling carnival car and take a fast-paced, spinning trip around Andy's room.
Disney's description of a spinning trip is a description of the ride, not a policy. Per the Safety, Accessibility and Guest Policies section of Disney's attraction page (read October 13, 2026), children under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older, Rider Switch is offered, and guests who use a wheelchair or ECV must transfer to ride. The same section says captioning and audio description are available, and it lists no health warning for this ride.
How does scoring work on Toy Story Midway Mania?
You use a Spring-Action Launcher to shoot virtual darts, baseballs, eggs and other toy-jectiles at moving objects, per Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026). Disney says hard-to-hit targets are worth more points, and that hitting secret targets unleashes "Easter eggs" worth even more.
Our ride data lists these tips:
The trick shots earn massive bonus points, so look for targets in unexpected places at the edges of each screen.
In Hamm & Eggs, aim for the pigs with the highest point values, not the large stationary ones.
In the final bonus round, fire as rapidly as possible, because the count of shots matters more than accuracy.
Ride twice in a row to learn the high-value targets before going for your best score.
When is the best time to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?
Our ride data's best-time note says Multi Pass or rope drop. It adds that the ride works as a midday option because the air-conditioned queue provides relief from the heat.
I do not have an hour-by-hour wait chart for this ride, so I am not going to invent one. Compare the live wait in the Disneyland app before you choose between standby and a Multi Pass booking.
Who is Toy Story Midway Mania for?
Our ride data lists toddlers, young kids (5 to 10), tweens, teens, adults, Disney, Pixar and Marvel fans, and families. Disney's page says riders compete with other players for the highest score, so it suits a group that wants to play together.
The Ride in Plain English
Toy Story Midway Mania is an interactive 4D dark ride and shooting gallery that our ride data lists as opening in 2008 with a ride length of 7 minutes. Per Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026), the games star Toy Story friends Hamm, Rex, Trixie, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and more.
Where is Toy Story Midway Mania in the park?
Disney's Pixar Pier page (read October 12, 2026) describes Pixar Pier as a whimsical waterfront boardwalk where Pixar stories and characters come to life. Next door, the same page lists Incredicoaster, Jessie's Critter Carousel, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind and Games of Pixar Pier. Our DCA guide for toddlers and young children covers how to build a day around rides like this one.
Mateo's Take: In my opinion, Toy Story Midway Mania is a great time for every member of the family at once, which is rarer than it sounds. Book it on Multi Pass, then ride a second time to apply what you learned about the bonus targets.
Skip it: In my opinion, skip standby when the live wait in the Disneyland app looks long, and use a Multi Pass booking instead. A long standby here costs you time you could spend on rides that do not have a Multi Pass option.
Quick Reference — Toy Story Midway Mania
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Land | Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure (per Disney's attraction page for this ride, read October 12, 2026) |
Height requirement | Any Height (per Disney's attraction page for this ride, read October 12, 2026) |
Lightning Lane | Multi Pass (per Disney's Lightning Lane page, read October 12, 2026) |
Ride type | Interactive 4D dark ride and shooting gallery (our ride data) |
Thrill level | Low, thrill score 1 (our ride data) |
Ride length | 7 minutes (our ride data) |
Best time to ride | Multi Pass or rope drop; good midday (our ride data) |
Single rider | Not listed on Disney's Single Rider Service page (read October 13, 2026) |
Opened | 2008 (our ride data) |
FAQ
How tall do you have to be to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?
There is no height requirement. Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026) lists Any Height.
Is Toy Story Midway Mania Multi Pass or Single Pass?
Multi Pass. Disney's Lightning Lane page (read October 12, 2026) lists Toy Story Midway Mania as a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at Disney California Adventure, and lists Radiator Springs Racers as the only Single Pass attraction there.
How long is the Toy Story Midway Mania ride?
Our ride data lists a ride length of 7 minutes.
How does scoring work on Toy Story Midway Mania?
Per Disney's attraction page for this ride (read October 12, 2026), hard-to-hit targets are worth more points, and hitting secret targets unleashes "Easter eggs" worth even more.
Is Toy Story Midway Mania good for toddlers?
Our ride data marks the ride as suitable for kids and toddlers, and Disney's page (read October 12, 2026) lists Any Height. Disney describes the ride as a fast-paced, spinning trip. Per Disney's guest policies on the ride page (read October 13, 2026), children under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older, and the section lists no health warning.
Is there a single rider line for Toy Story Midway Mania?
Disney's Single Rider Service page (read October 13, 2026) does not list Toy Story Midway Mania. Check with a cast member or the Disneyland app.
When is the best time to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?
Our ride data's best-time note says Multi Pass or rope drop, and adds that it works as a midday option because the air-conditioned queue provides relief from the heat. Check the live wait in the Disneyland app.
Related Guides
- Complete Disney California Adventure Guide — Every land, ride and food stop
- Disney California Adventure for Toddlers and Young Children — Rides and tips for little ones
- DCA Rope Drop Strategy — Where to start your morning
- Disney California Adventure Ride Ranking — Every attraction rated
- Disneyland Lightning Lane Complete Guide — How Multi Pass and Single Pass work
Last Updated: October 2026
Mateo "The Map" Morales
Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Born and raised in Anaheim — Disneyland's backyard. Mateo has been riding Space Mountain since before he could tie his shoes, and he still treats the first 90 minutes of rope drop as the whole game.
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