Disney California Adventure Rides

Pixar Pal-A-Round is a 150-foot Ferris wheel at Pixar Pier offering stunning panoramic views of DCA, Disneyland, and beyond. At boarding, you choose between two gondola types: non-swinging (smooth, family-friendly) or swinging (gondolas that pendulum dramatically as the wheel rotates).

The crown jewel of DCA — a stunning dark ride through Cars Land that culminates in a high-speed racing finale against a competing car.

A 183-foot drop tower synced to classic rock — the most thrilling ride at any Disney park. Five different music sequences mean every ride is different.

The fastest coaster at the Disneyland Resort — 0 to 55 mph in under 5 seconds with a loop, corkscrew, zero-g roll, and a second launch through a tunnel.

Hang-glider simulation over the world's most breathtaking landscapes — wind, scents, and sweeping IMAX footage create a genuine sensation of flight.

4D interactive Toy Story shooting gallery — blast through carnival midway games with Woody, Buzz, and the gang. Instant family competition.

DCA's newest ride (2024) — spinning gondolas through the colorful world of Riley's mind with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Anxiety.

Sling webs with your bare hands — no controller needed. Gesture-tracking technology lets you battle Spider-Bots by flicking your wrists.

Classic dark ride through the world of Monsters, Inc. — Mike and Sulley's desperate mission to return Boo to the human world.

Free-roaming outdoor adventure area with rope bridges, climbing structures, and real redwood trees — the Tom Sawyer Island of DCA. No queue, no schedule.

Classic Ferris wheel at 150 feet with panoramic views of DCA, Disneyland, and the mountains. Non-swinging gondolas — peaceful and spectacular at sunset.

DCA's rafting ride through Grizzly Peak — eight guests spin through rapids and waterfalls. You will get wet. The only question is how wet.

Not your typical Ferris wheel — gondolas slide on internal rails creating a dramatic pendulum swing at 150 feet. Far more intense than it looks.

Tow-cable whip ride with baby tractors and a Mater hoedown — outer carriages get significantly more whip than the gentle exterior suggests.

Classic wave swinger themed to vintage Disney Silly Symphonies cartoons — beautiful hand-painted artwork overhead, tilting swooping flight sensation.

Trackless dancing roadsters choreographed to Italian pop music — no steering, no control, just spontaneous swaying and near-miss moments.

Wild mouse-style coaster with tight corners and a general feeling of barely controlled chaos — rougher than Disney's bigger coasters.

Classic carousel with 56 hand-painted Western critter mounts from Toy Story — armadillos, bulls, snakes, and frontier creatures.

Family drop tower themed to Finding Nemo — gentle bouncing drops designed as a first vertical ride experience for young children.

Classic rocket ship swing ride inspired by 1930s sci-fi — silver bullet gondolas sway outward over Paradise Bay. Closes in windy conditions.