What is the best time to ride Incredicoaster?

At California Adventure, Incredicoaster typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 8 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Incredicoaster?

The standby wait for Incredicoaster runs about 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 minutes at its busiest.

Does Incredicoaster break down a lot?

Incredicoaster is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 86 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 113 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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California Adventure · Pixar Pier Incredicoaster Big thrill · 48 in (122 cm)

California Adventure · Pixar Pier

Incredicoaster Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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.

Updated September 9, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 28 min

Peak seen 90 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Pixar Pier
Height: 48 in (122 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2018
Ride length: About 2.5 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Incredicoaster

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 8 PM.

13 8AM

20 9AM

23 10AM

27 11AM

26 12PM

27 1PM

25 2PM

25 3PM

29 4PM

31 5PM

35 6PM

38 7PM

44 8PM

36 9PM

25 10PM

Pro tip: ride Incredicoaster in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Incredicoaster Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 86 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 113 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.

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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 8 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Incredicoaster?: The standby wait for Incredicoaster runs about 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 minutes at its busiest.
Does Incredicoaster break down a lot?: Incredicoaster is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 86 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 113 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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