Pixar Pier is here! During an advance media preview, we had the change to dive into the new land and we present to you now our ultimate guide to exploring the new offerings. Sit back and skip the lines as we take you on a tour of Pixar Pier!
Attractions
Incredicoaster
The return of this attraction brings with it an INCREDIBLES themed overlay that adds a bunch memorable new touches to the classic coaster!
MORE INFO: FIRST LOOK: Incredicoaster marks impressive return of classic coaster to Disney California Adventure
Pixar Pal-A-Round
Virtually the same classic experiences as before, get a bird’s eye view of Pixar Pier from thrilling swinging gondolas or relaxing non-swinging gondolas.
MORE INFO: FIRST LOOK: Go for a spin on the ‘Pixar Pal-A-Round’
Games of the Boardwalk
The classic boardwalk games have been rethemed once more, this time for Pixar properties!
MORE INFO: CLOSER LOOK: Games of the Boardwalk at Disney California Adventure updated for #PixarPier
Toy Story Midway Mania
The entrance has changed up a bit with a relocated entrance that puts Mr. Potatohead in the main walkway instead of behind queue railing. The fan-favorite remains otherwise unchanged.
Entertainment
Pixarmonic Orchestra
This delightful band of musicians play unusual instruments to bring to life classic tunes from Pixar films.
Character Meet and Greets
You never know which Pixar characters you might run into!
The Incredibles
You might see Edna Mode, Frozone, Mr. Incredible or Elastigirl can be seen in Incredibles Park or at the Pixar Fest gazebo.
Toy Story
At Toy Story Boardwalk you can find Woody, Buzz, and Jessie!
A Bug’s Life
Flik and Atta might be seen in the Pixar Promenade.
Up
Dug and Russel can be found strolling Pixar Promenade.
Dining
Lamplight Lounge
Another exciting offering of the new land is this new dining concept offering food, beverages, and relaxing atmosphere with fantastic views of Paradise Bay.
MORE INFO: INSIDE AND IN DEPTH: Lamplight Lounge features tons of nods to Pixar with new decor and menu
Quick Eats: Adorable Snowman’s; Cookie Num Nums; Poultry Palace; Señor Buzz; Angry Dogs
If you’re on the go you might want to refuel with these quick options.
Merchandise
There’s a whole lot to get your hands on to celebrate the arrival of Pixar Pier.
MORE INFO: MERCH RUN: A plethora of Pixar Pier-fect purchase-ables available now at Disneyland Resort
Pixar Pier Neighborhoods
The land is split up into four distinct areas, each with its own unique personality. All of the new offerings are organized into four neighborhoods. Each has its own separate themed trashcan.
Incredibles Park
This is the first land you come across after entering the land. It contains the INCREDICOASTER and Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums.
Toy Story Boardwalk
Anchored by Toy Story Midway Mania this section will also be home to Jessie’s Critter Carousel which is set to open next year. You’ll also find Señor Buzz Churros here.
Inside Out Headquarters
This land will not be ready for a bit, it will feature Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff later this year and eventually an Inside Out themed attraction.
Pixar Promenade
This catch-all land contains an assorted mix of all the other characters not represented in the other sections of the land. It’s home to the Pixar Pal-A-Round and the bandstand where the Pixarmonic Orchestra now play.
More to Explore
Billboards
New billboards welcome you to Pixar Pier; themed after Coco, Finding Dory, Wall-E and Up!
Ball Fountain
Face Painting
More to See
But Wait, There’s More
Pixar Pier isn’t finished. Although the land debuted officially June 23, there’s still more on the way…
Jessie’s Critter Carousel
Expected to open in 2019, this is a Toy Story re-theme of the former King Triton’s Carousel.
Inside Out Headquarters
This is the fourth segment of Pixar Pier, it will include a new attraction and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff candy shop and confectionary.
Adventure is Out There
A last bit of Pixar before you leave the land…
See it for Yourself
Pixar Pier is now officially opened at Disney California Adventure park.
MORE INFO: Get even more news about Pixar Pier
Thanks for all the great updates! I think Pixar Pier is a step back for DCA. A lot of TLC for the restaurants and shops, but what did they do to the attractions?! The Incredicoaster looks like a cheap temporary layover, couldn’t they come up with a realy storyline or even not-cheap looking effects? The only thing positive about the pal-a-round, is the entrance arch. The whole feel of the Pier is so incoherent, the overall theme is “Pixar”, but I do not think that is enough 🙁
I’m really disappointed in this “up”grade… Even Jessie’s carrousel looks cheap and the Inside Out thing doesn’t only look cheap, it must be cheap: they are tearing the Flik’s theming (which was “ok”, at least the thing had a storyline) down and slapping a random Inside Out theming on it, Six Flags anyone, DCA 1.0 anyone? Is this a “back to the 2001’s”-party?
I really liked California Screamin’ and it’s music and “theme”, but that’s all gone now and I’m sad. Now they will never ever put the once imagined Victorian theme to the Pier 🙁
Fair points, Tom. Thanks for sharing those thoughts. It is odd how at odds the new elements are with each other. They added Victorian touches at Frosted Treats and Pal-A-Round but then removed that for the Churros and Turkey Legs.