Jessie's Critter Carousel
Disney California Adventure Park · Pixar Pier
Overview
Jessie's Critter Carousel swaps a traditional carousel's horses for the woodland animal friends Jessie gathers in Toy Story 2 — deer, rabbits, skunks, and more — spinning gently under bright Pixar Pier boardwalk lighting. It's a straightforward family carousel with no meaningful height restriction, making it an easy stop for the youngest guests and a scenic photo opportunity for everyone else along the waterfront.
ParksLog verdict
A simple, pleasant carousel that does exactly what's needed for families with young children — nothing more, nothing less. Not worth planning around, but an easy, short-wait stop when you're already in the area.
About this experience
A Toy Story-themed carousel where guests ride Jessie's woodland critter friends in a colorful, gentle spin.
Best for
- Families with toddlers and young children
- Toy Story fans
- Guests wanting a quick, gentle ride
Tips
- Waits are typically very short — an easy add without much planning.
- A good rest stop for parents with young kids while others in the group ride Incredicoaster nearby.
- Ride at night for the boardwalk lighting effect.
Details
History
King Triton's Carousel of the Sea closed on March 5, 2018 to be reworked as part of the Paradise Pier-to-Pixar Pier transformation, reopening as Jessie's Critter Carousel on April 5, 2019 with Toy Story theming replacing the previous Little Mermaid branding.
Fun facts
- It replaced King Triton's Carousel of the Sea, reopening under its new Toy Story theme on April 5, 2019.
- The carousel's animals are drawn directly from Jessie's woodland friends in Toy Story 2.
- It's one of the few Pixar Pier attractions with no height restriction at all.