Best Time to Ride Games of Pixar Pier
Games of Pixar Pier offers a leisurely Ferris wheel experience with enclosed gondolas themed to different Pixar stories. Guests will enjoy panoramic views of Pixar Pier and Paradise Bay while slowly rotating, with the option to choose a stationary or swinging gondola.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Games of Pixar Pier averages 9 minutes at 12 AM on Wednesdays but only 5 minutes at 12 AM on Sundays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
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| Mon | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
| Tue | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||
| Wed | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
| Thu | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Fri | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
| Sat | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Tips for Riding Games of Pixar Pier with Minimal Wait
Games of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure averages a 5-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 6PM (5min) and longest around 5PM (6min) — a 1-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Sunday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 5 minutes. Avoid Wednesday if possible — waits average 6 minutes.
Pro tip: Arrive at Disney California Adventure before opening and head to Games of Pixar Pier first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.
Predicted wait for Games of Pixar Pier — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Games of Pixar Pier — ride facts
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- Gentle ride
Games of Pixar Pier offers a leisurely Ferris wheel experience with enclosed gondolas themed to different Pixar stories. Guests will enjoy panoramic views of Pixar Pier and Paradise Bay while slowly rotating, with the option to choose a stationary or swinging gondola.
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