Pixar Pier · California Adventure
Incredicoaster Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Incredicoaster is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.
Riders must be at least 48 in (122 cm) tall to ride Incredicoaster at California Adventure. Incredicoaster is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before California Adventure closes. The ride runs about 2.5 minutes and is rated big thrill. Typical waits are around 27 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Incredicoaster
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 7 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Pixar Pier
- Height
- 48 in (122 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2018
- Ride length
- About 2.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Big thrill
Is Incredicoaster Reliable?
Running about 84 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 123 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Incredicoaster?
The shortest waits for Incredicoaster are right at rope drop and in the final hour before California Adventure closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.
Incredicoaster FAQ
What is the best time to ride Incredicoaster?
At California Adventure, Incredicoaster typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Incredicoaster?
The standby wait for Incredicoaster runs about 27 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 80 minutes at its busiest.
Does Incredicoaster break down a lot?
Incredicoaster is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 84 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 123 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Incredicoaster?
Yes. Riders must be at least 48 in (122 cm) tall to ride Incredicoaster.
Does Incredicoaster have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Incredicoaster offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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