Pixar Pier
Pixar Pier
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Replaced
Pixar Pier is a Pixar-themed area atDisney California Adventure, which replaced half ofParadise Pier.[1][2]
History[]
OnJune 23,2018, part of Paradise Pier would reopen as Pixar Pier, inspired by films fromPixar Animation Studios. California Screamin' became theIncredicoaster, Mickey's Fun Wheel opened as thePixar Pal-A-Round, with Pixar characters on its gondolas. TheLuxo, Jr. animatronic was installed on the top of Pixar Pier's marquee four months later in October.Jessie's Critter Carousel opened in2019, taking the place ofKing Triton's Carousel. TheMaliboomer closed in2010 and was unused garden space until it was replaced by theInside Out Emotional Whirlwind attraction in 2019.
Pixar Pier opened during the limited-timePixar Fest celebration, which beganApril 13,2018. The celebration included the newTogether Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular fireworks, as well as the return ofPixar Play Parade andPaint the Night parade, and more. Here's the official description:
"When Pixar Pier opens along the southern shore of Paradise Bay, with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise throughout. This new, permanent land in the area that is now Paradise Pier will introduce four new neighborhoods representing beloved Disney·Pixar stories."
The four neighborhoods are themed around three Pixar movies:The Incredibles,Toy Story, andInside Out. A fourth section will "be a celebration of many of your favorite Pixar stories."
Attractions and entertainment[]
- Games of Pixar Pier (Opened 2001 as Games of Paradise Pier, rethemed 2018)
- Incredicoaster (Opened 2001 asCalifornia Screamin, rethemed 2018)
- Jessie's Critter Carousel (opened 2001 asKing Triton's Carousel of the Sea, rethemed 2018)
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind (replacingMaliboomer and reusing infrastructure ofFlik's Flyers andBlowfish Balloon Race) (2019-)
- Pixar Pal-A-Round (Opened 2001 as Sun Wheel, rethemed 2009 as Mickey's Fun Wheel, rethemed 2018)
- Toy Story Midway Mania! (2008-)
- Operation: Playtime! - featuring theGreen Army Men (2021-)
Future Attractions[]
Restaurants[]
- Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
- Angry Dogs
- Jack Jack's Cookie Num Nums
- Lamplight Lounge (Opened 2001 as Avalon Cove and Cove Bar, rethemed 2002 as Ariel's Grotto and Cove Bar, rethemed 2018)
- Popcorn at Pixar Pier
- Poultry Palace
- Señor Buzz Churros
Shops[]
- Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
- Knick's Knacks (Opened 2001 as Treasures in Paradise, rethemed 2018)
- Midway Mercantile
Gallery[]
