Incredicoaster Wait Times at Disney California Adventure
Snapshot as of Friday, Oct 30, 9:52 PM PT — typical Friday patterns; live waits load from the API when available.
About Incredicoaster: facts, then feel
Measured facts
| Height | 48 in (122 cm) minimum — Disney's page, checked 2026-09-16 · Disneyland Resort height requirementsThe Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-16 |
|---|---|
| Inversions | Disney's page does not state whether the ride goes upside down or how many inversions it has; we don't infer it from height or ride type.The Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-17 |
| Motion | Disney's page does not state how the ride moves; we don't infer it from height or ride type.The Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-17 |
| Duration | Mickey Alerts' catalog estimate is about 3 minutes (not a Disney figure).The Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-17 |
| Disney's descriptors | Disney's page (checked 2026-09-17) states: high-speed chase, enclosed tunnels.The Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-17 |
| Rider advisory | Disney's page (checked 2026-09-17) states: WARNING! For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.The Incredicoaster — Disneyland Resort attraction page · checked 2026-09-17 |
What it's like
Editorial description, not a review — facts are in the table above
Disney sets the Incredicoaster on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park: a high-speed chase in which the Incredibles race to catch baby Jack-Jack while he teleports from tunnel to tunnel.
Disney's page highlights enclosed tunnels, special effects, scenes and a musical score by Incredibles 2 composer Michael Giacchino.
Written 2026-09-16 from Disney's Incredicoaster page.
Who it suits
Disney's page lists Rider Switch and handheld captioning, and says the seating and restraints may prohibit Guests of certain body shapes or sizes from riding. Wheelchair users enter through the standard queue and take the elevator to a Cast Member; a transfer access vehicle is available.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older. The height minimum and Disney's rider advisory are in the table above.
When to go
TypicalFridays, Jul 2, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Incredicoaster is typically best between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM, when waits are around 7 minutes. Waits are typically highest between 7:30 PM and 8:45 PM.
Typical Friday waits by hour
Typicalp25–p75 band, Jul 2, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Table: typical Friday band by 15-minute slot
| Time | Observed | Typical p25–p75 |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | — | 5–10 min (n=91) |
| 8:15 AM | — | 5–12 min (n=151) |
| 8:30 AM | — | 5–20 min (n=203) |
| 8:45 AM | — | 5–25 min (n=238) |
| 9:00 AM | — | 15–30 min (n=240) |
| 9:15 AM | — | 15–30 min (n=240) |
| 9:30 AM | — | 15–20 min (n=234) |
| 9:45 AM | — | 15–20 min (n=225) |
| 10:00 AM | — | 15–25 min (n=225) |
| 10:15 AM | — | 15–25 min (n=225) |
| 10:30 AM | — | 15–25 min (n=216) |
| 10:45 AM | — | 15–30 min (n=210) |
| 11:00 AM | — | 15–35 min (n=210) |
| 11:15 AM | — | 15–35 min (n=214) |
| 11:30 AM | — | 20–35 min (n=221) |
| 11:45 AM | — | 15–30 min (n=206) |
| 12:00 PM | — | 20–45 min (n=195) |
| 12:15 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=195) |
| 12:30 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=194) |
| 12:45 PM | — | 15–35 min (n=207) |
| 1:00 PM | — | 15–35 min (n=210) |
| 1:15 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=221) |
| 1:30 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=220) |
| 1:45 PM | — | 15–30 min (n=210) |
| 2:00 PM | — | 15–25 min (n=221) |
| 2:15 PM | — | 15–25 min (n=207) |
| 2:30 PM | — | 15–30 min (n=195) |
| 2:45 PM | — | 20–30 min (n=196) |
| 3:00 PM | — | 20–30 min (n=229) |
| 3:15 PM | — | 20–30 min (n=255) |
| 3:30 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=245) |
| 3:45 PM | — | 20–40 min (n=228) |
| 4:00 PM | — | 15–30 min (n=225) |
| 4:15 PM | — | 15–30 min (n=225) |
| 4:30 PM | — | 15–30 min (n=211) |
| 4:45 PM | — | 15–35 min (n=225) |
| 5:00 PM | — | 15–40 min (n=234) |
| 5:15 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=245) |
| 5:30 PM | — | 20–30 min (n=255) |
| 5:45 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=255) |
| 6:00 PM | — | 20–40 min (n=253) |
| 6:15 PM | — | 25–40 min (n=240) |
| 6:30 PM | — | 25–30 min (n=230) |
| 6:45 PM | — | 20–35 min (n=225) |
| 7:00 PM | — | 20–40 min (n=225) |
| 7:15 PM | — | 25–45 min (n=231) |
| 7:30 PM | — | 30–45 min (n=240) |
| 7:45 PM | — | 30–50 min (n=240) |
| 8:00 PM | — | 30–50 min (n=240) |
| 8:15 PM | — | 35–50 min (n=252) |
| 8:30 PM | — | 30–50 min (n=255) |
| 8:45 PM | — | 30–40 min (n=249) |
| 9:00 PM | — | 30–35 min (n=183) |
| 9:15 PM | — | 25–35 min (n=165) |
| 9:30 PM | — | 25–35 min (n=153) |
| 9:45 PM | — | 20–30 min (n=137) |
Pick your day & hour
Typicalmedian by weekday × hourLightest & heaviest hour by weekday
- Sun: lightest 10 PM (5 min), heaviest 5 PM (30 min)
- Mon: lightest 8 AM (12 min), heaviest 8 PM (46 min)
- Tue: lightest 10 PM (5 min), heaviest 5 PM (30 min)
- Wed: lightest 8 AM (12 min), heaviest 8 PM (42 min)
- Thu: lightest 8 AM (9 min), heaviest 5 PM (29 min)
- Fri: lightest 8 AM (12 min), heaviest 8 PM (39 min)
- Sat: lightest 8 AM (12 min), heaviest 8 PM (42 min)
Month by month
Typical13 months · p25–p75 with medianBusiest month in this window: Feb 2026 (median 45 min). Calmest: Sep 2025 (20 min). Bars are the p25–p75 range; the navy tick is the median.
View seasonality as a table
| Month | Typical p25–p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 10–35 min (n=21,589) | 20 min |
| Oct 2025 | 15–45 min (n=23,000) | 30 min |
| Nov 2025 | 25–45 min (n=20,509) | 38 min |
| Dec 2025 | 25–45 min (n=22,752) | 35 min |
| Feb 2026 | 35–60 min (n=15,535) | 45 min |
| Mar 2026 | 40–60 min (n=21,503) | 45 min |
| Apr 2026 | 35–50 min (n=20,295) | 45 min |
| May 2026 | 30–50 min (n=25,650) | 40 min |
| Jun 2026 | 25–45 min (n=22,253) | 30 min |
| Jul 2026 | 20–35 min (n=22,979) | 30 min |
| Aug 2026 | 15–35 min (n=20,917) | 25 min |
| Sep 2026 | 10–35 min (n=21,019) | 20 min |
| Oct 2026 | 15–35 min (n=21,655) | 25 min |
Lightning Lane: buy, wait, or skip?
Buy-side view: passes including Incredicoaster sell out on 100% of days — usually by 7:40 PM. If it's in your plan, don't wait past evening. (120 days observed.)
Already booked? Lightning Lane Fast Forward watches your return time and moves it earlier as slots open — within limits you set, and you keep your current time until the earlier one is confirmed. It books new ones too, in the time slots you pick. Earlier times. More rides. Zero refreshing.
Return windows for headliners drift later through the day — Fast Forward pulls yours back when earlier slots open.
Fast Forward saves an average of 3 hours per Lightning Lane.
Get Fast Forward →How it works at DisneylandWill it be running?
TypicalJul 2, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026Uptime 100% over the last 110 days (n=86,055) — no recurring downtime windows. If it does go down mid-visit, the board shows downtime, never a made-up number.
Plan around Incredicoaster
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Nearby guides: Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind · Jessie's Critter Carousel · Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging · Toy Story Midway Mania! — or the full Disney California Adventure board.
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Incredicoaster, honestly
Does the Incredicoaster go upside down?
Disney's page does not state whether the ride goes upside down or how many inversions it has; we don't infer it from height or ride type.
How tall do you have to be for the Incredicoaster?
Incredicoaster: 48 in (122 cm) minimum — Disney's page, checked 2026-09-16. Every ride's requirement is on our Disneyland Resort height requirements page.
Is the Incredicoaster scary?
Disney's page (checked 2026-09-17) states: high-speed chase, enclosed tunnels. How intense it feels varies from rider to rider, so Disney’s own wording is the most reliable guide to what the ride does.
What is the best time to ride Incredicoaster?
Incredicoaster is typically best between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM, when waits are around 7 minutes. Waits are typically highest between 7:30 PM and 8:45 PM. This reflects typical waits for a Friday from our minute-by-minute history — not a live forecast.
How long is the wait for Incredicoaster?
On a typical Friday, Incredicoaster waits mostly sit between 5 and 50 minutes (the middle half of our observations), with the busiest stretches reaching about 60 minutes.
When does Incredicoaster Lightning Lane sell out?
Incredicoaster Lightning Lane sold out on about 100% of the 120 days we tracked; on those days it was typically gone by 7:40 PM. Busier days sell out earlier.
Where does the Incredicoaster wait-time data come from?
Mickey Alerts records Disney's posted standby waits at Disney California Adventure every minute and summarizes historical patterns in 15-minute decision windows, always as ranges with sample sizes — never single-point guesses.
Where can I see the current Incredicoaster wait?
This page shows the latest posted wait next to our model's estimate while the park is open, and the Disney California Adventure wait-times board shows every attraction at once.