What is the best time to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?

At California Adventure, Toy Story Midway Mania typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 6 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Toy Story Midway Mania?

The standby wait for Toy Story Midway Mania runs about 40 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 100 minutes at its busiest.

Does Toy Story Midway Mania break down a lot?

Toy Story Midway Mania is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 44 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Toy Story Midway Mania?

No. Toy Story Midway Mania has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Toy Story Midway Mania have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Toy Story Midway Mania offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Toy Story Midway Mania Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Toy Story Midway Mania 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 40 min

Peak seen 100 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Pixar Pier
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2008
Ride length: About 5.5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Toy Story Midway Mania

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 6 PM.

11 8AM

29 9AM

36 10AM

41 11AM

41 12PM

41 1PM

44 2PM

43 3PM

48 4PM

48 5PM

50 6PM

49 7PM

44 8PM

30 9PM

30 10PM

Pro tip: ride Toy Story Midway Mania 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 Toy Story Midway Mania Reliable?

Spotty Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 44 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Toy Story Midway Mania?

The shortest waits for Toy Story Midway Mania 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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Toy Story Midway Mania FAQ

What is the best time to ride Toy Story Midway Mania?: At California Adventure, Toy Story Midway Mania typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 6 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Toy Story Midway Mania?: The standby wait for Toy Story Midway Mania runs about 40 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 100 minutes at its busiest.
Does Toy Story Midway Mania break down a lot?: Toy Story Midway Mania is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 44 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Toy Story Midway Mania?: No. Toy Story Midway Mania has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Toy Story Midway Mania have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Toy Story Midway Mania offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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