Climb aboard Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging, a unique Ferris wheel – one of only two in the entire world that features both fixed and sliding gondolas – and take one wild ride over Pixar Pier. This attraction will have you sliding, swooping, and swinging the entire time.
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging Fast Facts
- Location: Pixar Pier
- Height Requirement: None
- Attraction Length: About 9 minutes
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
- Ride Type: Ferris wheel with sliding gondolas
- Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
- Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
- Ride Switch Available: No
Queue
The queue for Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging is simple, with little theming. The queue takes you “underground”, dropping below the Ferris wheel and at the water’s level so you can board.
Accessibility
Guests must transfer from ECVs to wheelchairs to ride. A wheelchair access vehicle is available.
On-Ride Photo
There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.
Is Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging Kid-Friendly?
You might think swinging gondolas on a classic Ferris wheel sound kid-friendly, but when it comes to the Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging option, you’re going to want to rethink that assumption. The swinging gondolas on this attraction are decidedly not kid-friendly.
While there’s no height requirement for the swinging gondolas on the Pixar Pal-A-Round, the swinging action is significant enough to strike fear in plenty of adults. In fact, it’s earned the nickname “Mickey’s Wheel of Death” (an ode to the attraction’s former name, Mickey’s Fun Wheel) among locals… which should let you know exactly how terrifying it is.
Thrill seeking teens and adults who want to watch their lives flash before their eyes on every swing will love this one.
Best For: Teens and adults who love thrills and don’t mind some serious swinging motion.
Will Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging Cause Motion Sickness?
Yes, Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging is likely to cause motion sickness. This is considered by many to be one of the most intense attractions at Disneyland Resort, and the dramatic swings of the gondola (which do occur even when the Ferris wheel is stopped) can make motion sickness a concern for any rider, even those who don’t normally experience it.
