Mickey’s Fun Wheel in California Adventure is the icon of Paradise Pier. Mickey’s face smiles at you as 24 colorful gondolas revolve around the giant wheel.
Length of Ride: 9 minutes
Height Requirement: None
Scare Factor: Takes you up fairly high and 2/3rd of the gondolas swing back and forth
Rider Switch (for small kids): No
Weather Procedure: Closed in inclement weather
Ride Photo: No
Flash Photography: Yes
Queue: Outdoors
Open for Magic Mornings: Yes
Fastpass: No
When to Ride: Early in the day
Our Touring Strategy: We rode this one early in the day with no wait
Secrets/Tips and Tricks:
- There are 8 stationary gondolas that boast the face of Mickey Mouse
- There are 16 swinging gondolas that boast the face of Goofy, Minnie, Pluto or Donald
- You can choose which gondola you want to ride
- It is one of only 2 “wonder wheel” Ferris wheels in the US. The other is at Coney Island which was the inspiration for Mickey’s Fun Wheel.
- Closed during World of Color
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