Disney California Adventure wait times today

This is how the lines look at Disney California Adventure right now. Data comes straight from park operations and this page refreshes itself several times a day.

Calm· average wait 18 minToday: 08:00 – 21:00 (park local time)

Best hour today: 20:00 (~17 min average wait) · avoid 17:00 (~24 min)

Lines by ride right now

Radiator Springs Racers45 min
Single Lightning Lane $23.00 · return 16:00
Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark40 min
Lightning Lane from 20:00
Soarin’ Across America35 min
Lightning Lane from 17:25
Toy Story Midway Mania!30 min
Lightning Lane from 19:00
Grizzly River Run30 min
Lightning Lane from 16:15
Goofy's Sky School25 min
Lightning Lane from 16:45
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!25 min
Lightning Lane from 16:20
Incredicoaster25 min
Lightning Lane from 16:00
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging15 min
Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging15 min
Mickey's PhilharMagic10 min
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind10 min
The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure10 min
Lightning Lane from 16:00
Jumpin' Jellyfish5 min
Silly Symphony Swings5 min
Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween5 min
Jessie's Critter Carousel5 min
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail5 min
Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree5 min
Turtle Talk with CrushNo wait
The Bakery TourNo wait
Games of Pixar PierNo wait
Sorcerer's WorkshopNo wait
Animation AcademyNo wait

Shows & parades — next performance

Five & Dime16:05
The Amazing Spider-Man!16:20
Mickey's Trick and Treat at the Disney Theater16:30
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!16:30
The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!16:30
Paradise Garden Bandstand16:45

Walk-up restaurants — table wait right now

Magic Key Terrace - Magic Key Holder Dining10 min
Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining10 min
Carthay Circle Lounge15 min
Wine Country Trattoria15 min
Lamplight Lounge15 min

Hours for the next days

Mon 14/908:00 – 21:00
Lightning Lane: $37.00
Tue 15/908:00 – 18:00
Special Ticketed Event 18:00
Wed 16/908:00 – 21:00
Thu 17/908:00 – 18:00
Special Ticketed Event 18:00
Fri 18/908:00 – 21:00
Sat 19/908:00 – 21:00
Sun 20/908:00 – 18:00
Special Ticketed Event 18:00

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Frequently asked questions

Several times a day, straight from the park's operational data. For minute-by-minute waits and park comparison, use our live view.

The first two hours of the day (rope drop) and the last two have the shortest lines. Above we show today's best hour computed from the park's own forecast.

It depends on how busy the day is: weigh the day's price against the minutes it saves you. On "busy" days it usually pays off for the 2-3 heaviest rides.

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