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

At Disney California Adventure, the line averages 28 minutes for Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 5pm 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: 12 min average wait9am1210am: 23 min average wait10am2311am: 28 min average wait11am2812pm: 30 min average wait12pm301pm: 33 min average wait1pm332pm: 34 min average wait2pm343pm: 34 min average wait3pm344pm: 33 min average wait4pm335pm: 37 min average wait5pm37min6pm: 36 min average wait6pm367pm: 33 min average wait7pm338pm: 13 min average wait8pm139pm: 20 min average wait9pm2010pm: 20 min average wait10pm2011pm: 15 min average wait11pm15
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 28 min average waitSun28Mon: 27 min average waitMon27Tue: 30 min average waitTue30Wed: 27 min average waitWed27Thu: 26 min average waitThu26minFri: 26 min average waitFri26Sat: 32 min average waitSat32min
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Average wait by month
Jan: 28 min average waitJan28Feb: 28 min average waitFeb28Mar: 30 min average waitMar30Apr: 36 min average waitApr36minMay: 33 min average waitMay33Jun: 29 min average waitJun29Jul: 26 min average waitJul26Aug: 19 min average waitAug19minSep: 20 min average waitSep20Oct: 21 min average waitOct21Nov: 25 min average waitNov25Dec: 27 min average waitDec27
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 5pm (37 minutes). Day of week matters too: Thu averages 26 minutes while Sat averages 32 minutes, a 6-minute difference. Across months, Aug tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 19 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging at Disney California Adventure is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 5pm (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 - Swinging?

Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging averages about 28 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 - Swinging?

Thursday typically has the shortest line for Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging (around 26 minutes), while Saturday is the busiest (around 32 minutes).

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

No. By riding Pixar Pal-A-Round - 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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