Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier offers the chance to catch beloved Pixar characters in California Adventure, right where you’d expect to find them: at Pixar Pier. You never know who you’ll encounter in this Pixar-inspired area within the park, from Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie to Carl, Dug, and Russel from Up to the Incredibles (and Frozone!).

Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier Fast Facts

  • Location: Pixar Pier
  • Height Requirement: None
  • Attraction Length: Varies
  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
  • Ride Type: Character encounter
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
  • Ride Switch Available: No

Queue

There is no official queue for Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier. As characters like Woody, Sadness, and Mr. Incredible come out and meet guests, Cast Members will form a queue around their location.

You can often find characters between Jessie’s Critter Carousel and the Incredicoaster, in front of Toy Story Midway Mania!, and near the Games of Pixar Pier. 

Accessibility 

Guests may remain in wheelchairs and ECVs.

On-Ride Photo

There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.

Is Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier Kid-Friendly?

Like all character meet and greet opportunities, Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier is perfectly kid-friendly, and it’s the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to get photos and autographs with characters like Woody, Jessie, Joy, and Sadness.

Best For: Pixar fans of any age who love a good character encounter.

Will Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier Cause Motion Sickness?

Since Meet Pixar Pals at Pixar Pier is a character encounter, there’s no risk of motion sickness.

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Heather Adams

Heather Adams, Disneyland Expert and Mom | A lifelong Disneyland enthusiast who's familiar with every square inch of the Anaheim theme parks, Heather has spent over 30 years becoming an expert in all things Disney. A Disney Adult turned Disney Mom, she's now quickly becoming a pro at taking her little one to the theme parks and familiarizing herself with navigating crowds with diaper bags, strollers, and plenty of baby gear. If you're planning a Disney vacation with kids under age 3, she's got all of the advice you need.