Disney California Adventure is much quieter than a typical Thursday at this hour. Standby waits are averaging 13 minutes right now, vs. about 22 minutes typically.
Updated 10:08 PM PDT, Thursday, August 13, 2026. Based on Theme Park Shark’s own wait-time tracking, recorded every 10 minutes since March 2026.
Currently not operating: Games of Pixar Pier, Golden Zephyr, Jessie’s Critter Carousel, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Silly Symphony Swings, The Bakery Tour.
Current standby waits at Disney California Adventure
| Ride | Wait right now |
|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! | 40 min |
| Radiator Springs Racers | 30 min |
| Soarin’ Across America | 25 min |
| Jumpin’ Jellyfish | 20 min |
| WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure | 20 min |
| Goofy’s Sky School | 10 min |
| Incredicoaster | 10 min |
| Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! | 10 min |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging | 10 min |
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | 10 min |
| Grizzly River Run | 5 min |
| Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind | 5 min |
| Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters | 5 min |
| Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree | 5 min |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging | 5 min |
| The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure | 5 min |
What time is Disney California Adventure least busy?
Over the last 28 days, the quietest hours have typically been around 0:00, 1:00, 2:00. Hourly averages:
| Hour | Average wait (28 days) |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | 10 min |
| 1:00 | 10 min |
| 2:00 | 10 min |
| 3:00 | 10 min |
| 4:00 | 10 min |
| 5:00 | 10 min |
| 6:00 | 10 min |
| 7:00 | 10 min |
| 8:00 | 13 min |
| 9:00 | 17 min |
| 10:00 | 21 min |
| 11:00 | 26 min |
| 12:00 | 27 min |
| 13:00 | 26 min |
| 14:00 | 26 min |
| 15:00 | 26 min |
| 16:00 | 27 min |
| 17:00 | 28 min |
| 18:00 | 29 min |
| 19:00 | 29 min |
| 20:00 | 28 min |
| 21:00 | 22 min |
| 22:00 | 11 min |
| 23:00 | 10 min |
Live waits for every park: Theme Park Shark live wait times hub.