Incredicoaster
Disney California Adventure Park · Pixar Pier
Overview
Incredicoaster is DCA's fastest, longest coaster, launching riders out along the waterfront at high speed before a run of big drops, a vertical loop, and tunnels. The Incredibles theming layers a chase narrative — Jack-Jack has gone missing, and the family is racing to find him — over a long waterfront track. The launch from the station area straight onto the waterfront remains its most talked-about moment.
ParksLog verdict
The park's signature thrill ride and one of the best coasters at any Disney property in the U.S. — the launch and waterfront layout hold up regardless of the Incredibles theming layered on top. Worth prioritizing with Lightning Lane; the standby line can eat well over an hour on a busy day. A must-do for anyone who clears the height minimum.
About this experience
High-speed launch coaster with a loop, tunnels, and Incredibles-themed storytelling along the waterfront.
Best for
- Thrill-seekers wanting the park's fastest ride
- Incredibles fans
- Guests comfortable with launches and inversions
Tips
- Use Lightning Lane if you don't want to burn a big chunk of your day in a standby line.
- The launch happens almost immediately after departure — brace early.
- Ride at night for a different, disorienting experience along the illuminated waterfront.
Details
History
The track originally opened in 2001 as California Screamin', a retro boardwalk-themed coaster with no queue story beyond a classic amusement-pier presentation. It was rethemed in 2018 to Incredicoaster, adding Incredibles characters and a chase narrative to the same track layout, including an Incredibles-themed queue and finale scene.
Fun facts
- The track dates to 2001, when it opened as California Screamin' with a classic wooden-coaster-style layout built in steel.
- The 2018 retheme added the Incredibles storyline without altering the underlying track.