Roller Coasters at California Adventure | Ultimate Ride Guide!
When it comes to rides, California Adventure is known to be a bit more intense and thrilling than Disneyland, and this is especially true when it comes to roller coasters!
While Disneyland actually has more roller coasters than California Adventure, California Adventure is home to one of the most thrilling and popular rollercoasters at any Disney theme park.
Our California Adventure Roller Coaster Guide dives into detail on the roller coasters at the park and what you can expect from there rides, as well as on-ride videos!
California Adventure Roller Coaster Topics We'll Cover:
- All Rides At California Adventure
- Details On The Two Roller Coasters at California Adventure
- Fun Facts
- On-Ride POV Videos
All Rides at California Adventure
California Adventure has 18 different rides across the theme park including slow and fast moving dark rides, roller coasters, simulators, drop rides and carousels.
WATER RIDES
- Grizzly River Run
SLOW MOVING DARK RIDES
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully to the Rescue!
- The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure
FAST MOVING DARK RIDES
- Radiator Spring's Racers
SIMULATORS
- Soarin' Around The World
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
- Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure
ROLLER COASTERS
- Goofy's Sky School
- Incredicoaster
SPINNING RIDES
- Jessie's Critter Carousel
- Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters
- Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
- Golden Zephyr
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Silly Symphony Swings
FERRIS WHEELS
- Pixar Pal-A-Round (Swinging and Non-Swinging)
DROP RIDES
- Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout!
- Jumpin' Jellyfish
Roller Coasters at California Adventure
Below we've detailed fun facts, our experiences and some POV on-ride videos of the two roller coasters at California Adventure: Goofy's Sky School and the Incredicoaster!
Goofy's Sky School
While Goofy's Sky School might sound innocent, it's actually an exhilarating rollercoaster with some unexpected twists!
Goofy's Sky School is a wild mouse style roller coaster which speeds into multiple turns giving you the sensation that the ride is about to accelerate right off the track!
Goofy's Sky School has a ton of great panoramic views of California Adventure, but you'll need to be prepared for these sharp turns as the ride approaches each bend and turn.
The ride has a really fun storyline where you're "attending Goofy's Sky School" with a lot of laughs and fun along the way as you would expect from a ride named after Goofy.
If you think this ride is just for kids then you're mistaken!
While there may only be a few small drops on Goofy's Sky School the fast, last minute turns will leave you with an adrenaline rush as the sensation of nearly falling off the track is a ton of fun.
How Long Is Goofy's Sky School?
Goofy's Sky School is small, but longer than it looks!
The ride lasts 1 minute and 45 seconds which is actually longer than the much larger looking Incredicoaster.
Are There Any Loops or Inversions?
There are no loops or inversions on Goofy's Sky School.
How Fast Does The Ride Go?
The top speed of Goofy's Sky School is 27 miles per hour which you hit on one of the drops!
Is There A Height Requirement?
Yes, you must be at least 42" tall or 3 feet 6 inches to ride Goofy's Sky School.
Is Genie+ or Lightning Lane Available?
Yes, you can schedule Lightning Lane access through Genie+ for Goofy's Sky School.
Is There A Single Rider Line?
No single rider line is available for Goofy's Sky School.
On-Ride Video
Incredicoaster
The Incredicoaster replaced the longstanding roller coaster California Screamin' in 2018 as part of a retheming that transformed Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier.
While the ride path is entirely the same, the Incredicoaster was repainted, a new storyline was added, as well as a new soundtrack and appearances from The Incredibles characters.
The Incredicoaster is a high speed, wooden roller coaster which features the only inverted loop at Disneyland or California Adventure.
It's definitely one of the most intense rides at California Adventure, but it's also a great way to introduce children to their first "big" roller coaster if they've been able to enjoy more tame roller coasters in the past.
The Incredicoaster has a launch mechanism with propels you at the start of the ride with insane velocity and then zooms throughout Pixar Pier at nearly 55 miles per hour!
We rank the Incredicoaster as a can't miss attraction that's a favorite of both kids and adults alike!
How Long Is the Incredicoaster?
The Incredicoaster is 1 minute and 20 seconds in total duration.
FUN FACT: Incredicoster's track is over 6,072 feet long - that's over a mile in track length!
Are There Any Loops or Inversions?
Yes! The Incredicoaster has one loop inversion.
How Fast Does The Ride Go?
The maximum speed of the Incredicoaster is 55 miles per hour!
FUN FACT: The Incredicoaster accelerates from 0 to 55 in just 4.5 seconds!
Is There A Height Requirement?
The height requirement for the Incredicoaster is 48 inches or 4 feet tall.
Is Genie+ or Lightning Lane Available?
Yes - Lightning Lane is available for the Incredicoaster when your purchase Genie+.
Is There A Single Rider Line?
Yes! There is a Single Rider Line for the Incredicoaster, but it isn't always open.
Throughout the day the Single Rider Line will open and close depending on how busy the ride is.
On-Ride Video
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