Pixar Pier · California Adventure
Toy Story Midway Mania Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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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.
Toy Story Midway Mania is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before California Adventure closes. The ride runs about 5.5 minutes and is rated gentle. Typical waits are around 38 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Toy Story Midway Mania
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 7 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Pixar Pier
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2008
- Ride length
- About 5.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
Is Toy Story Midway Mania Reliable?
Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 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.
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 7 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 38 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 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 43 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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