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How Long Is the Wait for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging?

At Disney California Adventure, the line averages 26 minutes for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 6pm at 37 minutes. That is drawn from the past 12 months of recorded waits, so you can pick a window without buying Lightning Lane.

Average wait by time of day
8am: 5 min average wait8am5min9am: 11 min average wait9am1110am: 20 min average wait10am2011am: 25 min average wait11am2512pm: 26 min average wait12pm261pm: 28 min average wait1pm282pm: 29 min average wait2pm293pm: 30 min average wait3pm304pm: 32 min average wait4pm325pm: 36 min average wait5pm366pm: 37 min average wait6pm37min7pm: 34 min average wait7pm348pm: 13 min average wait8pm139pm: 17 min average wait9pm1710pm: 18 min average wait10pm1811pm: 26 min average wait11pm26
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 26 min average waitSun26Mon: 26 min average waitMon26Tue: 28 min average waitTue28Wed: 25 min average waitWed25Thu: 24 min average waitThu24minFri: 24 min average waitFri24Sat: 29 min average waitSat29min
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Average wait by month
Jan: 24 min average waitJan24Feb: 25 min average waitFeb25Mar: 28 min average waitMar28Apr: 34 min average waitApr34minMay: 30 min average waitMay30Jun: 25 min average waitJun25Jul: 23 min average waitJul23Aug: 18 min average waitAug18Sep: 20 min average waitSep20Oct: 17 min average waitOct17minNov: 23 min average waitNov23Dec: 26 min average waitDec26
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 6pm (37 minutes). Day of week matters too: Thu averages 24 minutes while Sat averages 29 minutes, a 5-minute difference. Across months, Oct tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 17 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging?

Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging at Disney California Adventure is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 6pm (about 37 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.

What is the average wait for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging?

Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging averages about 26 minutes at Disney California Adventure, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

What day of the week has the shortest line for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging?

Thursday typically has the shortest line for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging (around 24 minutes), while Saturday is the busiest (around 29 minutes).

Do I need Lightning Lane to ride Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging?

No. By riding Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Lightning Lane.

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