Disney California Adventure Park guide
In short
As of October 2, 2026, our catalogue lists 19 rides at Disney California Adventure Park: 9 with no height requirement and 5 thrill rides. 8 of its 26 rides, shows and character meets are indoors. Of the 33 places to eat we list, none offers character dining. In the next 12 months, our crowd calendar expects September, August, and May to be the least crowded.
Attractions at Disney California Adventure Park
| Attraction | Land | Type | Min height | Thrill | Length | Indoor / outdoor | Lightning Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! | Avengers Campus | Ride | 40 in (102 cm) | Big thrill | About 6 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! | Avengers Campus | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 5 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| The Amazing Spider-Man! | Avengers Campus | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 4 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje | Avengers Campus | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 11 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure | Avengers Campus | Ride | Any height | Mild | About 3 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters | Cars Land | Ride | 32 in (81 cm) | Mild | About 1 min | Outdoor | None |
| Mater's Junkyard Jamboree | Cars Land | Ride | 32 in (81 cm) | Mild | About 2 min | Outdoor | None |
| Radiator Springs Racers | Cars Land | Ride | 40 in (102 cm) | Thrilling | About 6 min | Outdoor | Single Pass |
| Grizzly River Run | Grizzly Peak | Ride | 42 in (107 cm) | Thrilling | About 7 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Soarin' Across America | Grizzly Peak | Ride | 40 in (102 cm) | Mild | About 5 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Mickey's PhilharMagic | Hollywood Land | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 12 min | Indoor | None |
| Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! | Hollywood Land | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 5 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Turtle Talk with Crush | Hollywood Land | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 17 min | Indoor | None |
| Golden Zephyr | Paradise Gardens Park | Ride | Any height | Mild | About 3 min | Outdoor | None |
| Goofy's Sky School | Paradise Gardens Park | Ride | 42 in (107 cm) | Thrilling | About 2 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Jumpin' Jellyfish | Paradise Gardens Park | Ride | 40 in (102 cm) | Mild | About 1 min | Outdoor | None |
| Silly Symphony Swings | Paradise Gardens Park | Ride | 40 in (102 cm) | Mild | About 2 min | Outdoor | None |
| The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure | Paradise Gardens Park | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 7 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! | Paradise Gardens Park | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 15 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| World of Color – ONE | Paradise Gardens Park | Fireworks / nighttime show | Any height | Gentle | About 24 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| Incredicoaster | Pixar Pier | Ride | 48 in (122 cm) | Big thrill | About 4 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind | Pixar Pier | Ride | Any height | Mild | About 3 min | Outdoor | None |
| Jessie's Critter Carousel | Pixar Pier | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 2 min | Outdoor | None |
| Operation: Playtime! - featuring the Green Army Patrol | Pixar Pier | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 9 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging | Pixar Pier | Ride | Any height | Mild | About 9 min | Outdoor | None |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging | Pixar Pier | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 9 min | Outdoor | None |
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | Pixar Pier | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 8 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
Heights are Disney's posted minimums in inches, shown in centimetres too (1 in = 2.54 cm, rounded). The measurement at the ride is what counts.
Fireworks and shows
Fireworks and nighttime shows at Disney California Adventure Park. Show times change from day to day: today's are under “Shows & fireworks” on the live page.
- World of Color – ONE · Fireworks / nighttime show · About 24 min
Where to eat at Disney California Adventure Park
| Place | Land | Type | Cuisine | Price | Signature dishes & menu | Ordering | Character dining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthay Circle Restaurant | Buena Vista Street | Table service | Californian | About $35–60 per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Lamplight Lounge | Pixar Pier | Table service | Gastropub, Californian | About $15–35 per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining | Pixar Pier | Table service | Gastropub, Californian | About $15–35 per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Wine Country Trattoria | Paradise Gardens Park | Table service | Italian | About $35–60 per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Aunt Cass Café | San Fransokyo Square | Quick service | American, Asian | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Award Wieners | Hollywood Land | Quick service | Hot dogs | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta | Paradise Gardens Park | Quick service | Italian, Pizza, Pasta | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill | San Fransokyo Square | Quick service | Mexican | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Flo's V8 Cafe | Cars Land | Quick service | American, Rotisserie | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Lucky Fortune Cookery | San Fransokyo Square | Quick service | Asian | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Paradise Garden Grill | Paradise Gardens Park | Quick service | Mexican | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Pym Test Kitchen | Avengers Campus | Quick service | American | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Smokejumpers Grill | Grizzly Peak | Quick service | American, Burgers | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Carthay Circle Lounge | Buena Vista Street | Lounge | Mediterranean, Californian | About $35–60 per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Hollywood Lounge | Hollywood Land | Lounge | Drinks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Mobile order | — |
| Mendocino Terrace | Paradise Gardens Park | Lounge | Wine, Cheese | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería | San Fransokyo Square | Lounge | Craft beer | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Mobile order | — |
| Pym Tasting Lab | Avengers Campus | Lounge | Craft beer, Cocktails | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Mobile order | — |
| Sonoma Terrace | Paradise Gardens Park | Lounge | Craft beer, Wine, Pretzels | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats | Pixar Pier | Snacks | Soft serve | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Bayside Brews | Paradise Gardens Park | Snacks | Beer, Pretzels | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cappuccino Cart | San Fransokyo Square | Snacks | Coffee, Pastries | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream | Buena Vista Street | Snacks | Ice cream | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Corn Dog Castle | Paradise Gardens Park | Snacks | Corn dogs | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cozy Cone Motel 1 - Churros | Cars Land | Snacks | Churros | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cozy Cone Motel 2 - Ice Cream Cones | Cars Land | Snacks | Soft serve | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cozy Cone Motel 3 - Chili Cone Queso | Cars Land | Snacks | Chili cone queso | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cozy Cone Motel 4 - Frozen Cone-coctions | Cars Land | Snacks | Frozen drinks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Cozy Cone Motel 5 - Popcone | Cars Land | Snacks | Popcorn | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield | Grizzly Peak | Snacks | Popcorn | — | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Rita's Turbine Blenders | San Fransokyo Square | Snacks | Margaritas, Frozen drinks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Schmoozies! | Hollywood Land | Snacks | Smoothies, Coffee | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Studio Catering Co. | Hollywood Land | Snacks | Snacks, Drinks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
Prices are a rough guide per adult, from Disney's own price bands: up to $14.99, $15–34.99, $35–59.99, $60 and over.
Quietest months in the next year
The park's own crowd level from our crowd calendar, averaged over each month.
- SeptemberAbout level 4 of 10Seasonal estimate, lower confidence (past our holiday data)
- AugustAbout level 5 of 10Seasonal estimate, lower confidence (past our holiday data)
- MayAbout level 5 of 10Seasonal estimate
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- When is the best time to ride Radiator Springs Racers?
- It is number 1 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney California Adventure Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- When is the best time to ride Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!?
- It is number 3 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney California Adventure Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- When is the best time to ride Incredicoaster?
- It is number 4 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney California Adventure Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- Are posted wait times accurate?
- They are the park's own posted waits. Posted waits are often longer than the real wait, and they lag behind when a line grows or shrinks quickly.
- How often do the waits update?
- Updated every 5 minutes.