Pixar Pier · Disney California Adventure
Jessie's Critter Carousel
About this ride
The carousel features 56 hand-painted Western critter mounts, each uniquely decorated in Toy Story-inspired frontier style. Some animals are stationary and the majority move in the traditional carousel bobbing pattern. Standard metal safety bars for toddlers.
Best time to ride
Any time — great filler with toddlers between multi-pass scheduling for bigger rides.
Insider tips
- The armadillo is a fan favorite mount.
- Stationary animals available for guests who prefer no up-and-down movement.
- The hand-painted details on each critter are beautiful up close — worth examining in the queue.
Good for
Mateo's Take
A lovely carousel with genuinely charming theming. Do it with toddlers. Skip it if you don't have young children and have any other ride to hit.
— Mateo, Lead Disney Parks Specialist
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