Best Time to Ride Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging
Enjoy panoramic views of Pixar Pier and Paradise Bay aboard Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging. This gentle Ferris wheel offers a stationary ride experience in enclosed gondolas themed to beloved Pixar characters.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging averages 32 minutes at 2 AM on Thursdays but only 5 minutes at 3 PM 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 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 17 | ||||||||
| Tue | 5 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | ||||||||
| Wed | 5 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 21 | ||||||||
| Thu | 5 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 26 | ||||||||
| Fri | 5 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 26 | ||||||||
| Sat | 5 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | ||||||||
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
Tips for Riding Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging with Minimal Wait
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging at Disney California Adventure averages a 18-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (5min) and longest around 6PM (25min) — a 20-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Monday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 16 minutes. Avoid Wednesday if possible — waits average 19 minutes.
Pro tip: Arrive at Disney California Adventure before opening and head to Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.
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