From 2001 to 2008, the attraction featured a sun face on the front along with a yellow color scheme. In 2008, the attraction was rethemed as the Mickey's Fun Wheel, which opened on May 4, 2009. The sun was replaced with a Mickey Mouse face, and images of Mickey, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Minnie Mouse were added to the gondolas.[2] On November 2, 2017, Disney announced that the ride would be renovated, which would include Pixar characters on the gondolas, but with Mickey's face remaining on the side. On June 23, 2018, the attraction reopened as the Pixar Pal-A-Round.[3]
Pixar Pal-A-Round is an eccentric wheel, differing from conventional Ferris wheels in that 16 of its 24 gondolas ride on interior rails so that they slide inward and outward as the wheel rotates. This results in a more intense experience, and motion sickness bags are provided in each gondola due to the disorienting nature of the ride. The other eight gondolas are fixed to the rim of the wheel and do not slide. Guests may choose to ride in sliding or fixed gondolas, each of which can carry eight people.[2]
The former Sun Wheel at Disney's California Adventure Park
The attraction opened as the Sun Wheel on February 8, 2001, and was one of the park’s earliest attractions during opening day. It was modeled after Coney Island's 1920 Wonder Wheel, and featured a sun on the front side along with a yellow color scheme. The purple and orange cars rode on inside rails, which means that they were sliding towards the inside and outside as the ride revolved. The sun face was inspired by Mexican art from the 1970s. In October 2008, the Sun Wheel underwent renovation and was re-themed as the Mickey's Fun Wheel.[4]
Mickey's Fun Wheel (2009–18)
Although the ride experience hasn't changed, the sun was replaced by a Mickey Mouse head and the color scheme was changed from yellow to red.[5] The attraction re-opened on May 4, 2009 as the Mickey's Fun Wheel.[6]
In 2013, lights were installed around the back of Mickey's Head for World of Color: Winter Dreams along with an LED lighting package that was installed on the California Screamin' roller coaster. Creative executive Steve Davison revealed during an interview after the premiere of Winter Dreams that the new lights installed on Fun Wheel and California Screamin' are a permanent addition and will be used in future World of Color updates.[7]
On October 2, 2014, the ride malfunctioned, stranding riders for two hours before they were evacuated with no reported injuries.[8][9]
Pixar Pal-A-Round in 2019
Pixar Pal-A-Round (2018–present)
On November 2, 2017, Disney announced that Mickey's Fun Wheel would be updated to include Pixar characters on the gondolas with Mickey's face remaining on the side facing Paradise Bay.[10] The attraction was closed on January 8, 2018, along with other Paradise Pier offerings, as the land transformed into Pixar Pier.[11] On April 25, 2018, Disney announced that Mickey's Fun Wheel would be renamed "Pixar Pal-A-Round," to be consistent with the attraction's new theme. The color scheme was changed yet again to light blue, and the gondolas received new images of characters from Pixarfilms, such as Joy & Sadness from Inside Out, Mr. Incredible & Elastigirl from The Incredibles, and Miguel & Héctor from Coco.[3] The attraction officially opened on June 23, 2018.[12]
The non-swinging portion of Pixar Pal-A-Round received a 4.66 average score out of 10, while the swinging portion received a 1.33 average score.[14] The swinging gondolas have been described as "terrifying" and "a one-of-a-kind-experience."[3] In May 2019, the ride was ranked as the 24th best attraction in the park out of 25 by the Time Out magazine.[15] A reviewer on Your USA City Guide described it as "far scarier than it seems."[16]
The Mickey's Fun Wheel had been ranked as the second best ferris wheel in the world by Fodor's in June 2017.[17] In December 2014, Paste magazine editor Garrett Martin ranked the ride as the sixth best attraction in the park.[18]
References
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^Fisher, Marla (January 7, 2018). "Say goodbye forever to these favorite Disney California Adventure rides". The Mercury News. from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
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Pixar Pal A Round formerly known as the Sun Wheel and Mickey s Fun Wheel is a 150 foot tall 46 m eccentric wheel at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California The attraction opened to the public on February 8 2001 at Paradise Pier as the Sun Wheel Inspired by Wonder Wheel at Deno s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park Coney Island which also features both sliding and fixed gondolas Pixar Pal A Round has a large pie eyed Mickey Mouse face at its center Pixar Pal A RoundDisney California AdventureAreaParade Pier 2001 2018 Pixar Pier 2018 present Coordinates33 48 18 39 N 117 55 19 87 W 33 8051083 N 117 9221861 W 33 8051083 117 9221861 Coordinates 33 48 18 39 N 117 55 19 87 W 33 8051083 N 117 9221861 W 33 8051083 117 9221861StatusOperatingOpening dateFebruary 8 2001 as Sun Wheel May 4 2009 as Mickey s Fun Wheel June 23 2018 as Pixar Pal A Round Closing dateOctober 14 2008 as Sun Wheel January 8 2018 as Mickey s Fun Wheel Ride statisticsAttraction typeEccentric wheelDesignerWalt Disney ImagineeringThemeBoardwalk Victorian PixarHeight150 ft 46 m Vehicle typeGondolaRiders per vehicle8 1 Duration9 minutesWheelchair accessibleFrom 2001 to 2008 the attraction featured a sun face on the front along with a yellow color scheme In 2008 the attraction was rethemed as the Mickey s Fun Wheel which opened on May 4 2009 The sun was replaced with a Mickey Mouse face and images of Mickey Goofy Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse were added to the gondolas 2 On November 2 2017 Disney announced that the ride would be renovated which would include Pixar characters on the gondolas but with Mickey s face remaining on the side On June 23 2018 the attraction reopened as the Pixar Pal A Round 3 Contents 1 Description 2 History 2 1 Sun Wheel 2001 08 2 2 Mickey s Fun Wheel 2009 18 2 3 Pixar Pal A Round 2018 present 3 Reception 4 References 5 External linksDescription EditPixar Pal A Round is an eccentric wheel differing from conventional Ferris wheels in that 16 of its 24 gondolas ride on interior rails so that they slide inward and outward as the wheel rotates This results in a more intense experience and motion sickness bags are provided in each gondola due to the disorienting nature of the ride The other eight gondolas are fixed to the rim of the wheel and do not slide Guests may choose to ride in sliding or fixed gondolas each of which can carry eight people 2 Pixar Pal A Round features a Mickey Mouse head but with gondolas themed after Pixar films such as Finding Nemo The Incredibles Inside Out and Coco 3 From 2009 to 2018 the stationary cars featured Mickey while the sliding ones featured Goofy Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse 2 History EditSun Wheel 2001 08 Edit The former Sun Wheel at Disney s California Adventure Park The attraction opened as the Sun Wheel on February 8 2001 and was one of the park s earliest attractions during opening day It was modeled after Coney Island s 1920 Wonder Wheel and featured a sun on the front side along with a yellow color scheme The purple and orange cars rode on inside rails which means that they were sliding towards the inside and outside as the ride revolved The sun face was inspired by Mexican art from the 1970s In October 2008 the Sun Wheel underwent renovation and was re themed as the Mickey s Fun Wheel 4 Mickey s Fun Wheel 2009 18 Edit Although the ride experience hasn t changed the sun was replaced by a Mickey Mouse head and the color scheme was changed from yellow to red 5 The attraction re opened on May 4 2009 as the Mickey s Fun Wheel 6 In 2013 lights were installed around the back of Mickey s Head for World of Color Winter Dreams along with an LED lighting package that was installed on the California Screamin roller coaster Creative executive Steve Davison revealed during an interview after the premiere of Winter Dreams that the new lights installed on Fun Wheel and California Screamin are a permanent addition and will be used in future World of Color updates 7 On October 2 2014 the ride malfunctioned stranding riders for two hours before they were evacuated with no reported injuries 8 9 Pixar Pal A Round in 2019 Pixar Pal A Round 2018 present Edit On November 2 2017 Disney announced that Mickey s Fun Wheel would be updated to include Pixar characters on the gondolas with Mickey s face remaining on the side facing Paradise Bay 10 The attraction was closed on January 8 2018 along with other Paradise Pier offerings as the land transformed into Pixar Pier 11 On April 25 2018 Disney announced that Mickey s Fun Wheel would be renamed Pixar Pal A Round to be consistent with the attraction s new theme The color scheme was changed yet again to light blue and the gondolas received new images of characters from Pixarfilms such as Joy amp Sadness from Inside Out Mr Incredible amp Elastigirl from The Incredibles and Miguel amp Hector from Coco 3 The attraction officially opened on June 23 2018 12 On February 3 2019 Pixar Pal A Round was lit up in blue and yellow for Super Bowl LIII which featured the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots 13 Reception EditThe non swinging portion of Pixar Pal A Round received a 4 66 average score out of 10 while the swinging portion received a 1 33 average score 14 The swinging gondolas have been described as terrifying and a one of a kind experience 3 In May 2019 the ride was ranked as the 24th best attraction in the park out of 25 by the Time Out magazine 15 A reviewer on Your USA City Guide described it as far scarier than it seems 16 The Mickey s Fun Wheel had been ranked as the second best ferris wheel in the world by Fodor s in June 2017 17 In December 2014 Paste magazine editor Garrett Martin ranked the ride as the sixth best attraction in the park 18 References Edit a b Mickey s Fun Wheel disneyland disney go com Archived from the original on January 18 2018 a b c Mickey s Fun Wheel Paradise Pier allears net Archived from the original on June 19 2010 Retrieved May 15 2010 a b c d Franko Vanessa June 21 2018 Pixar Pier preview How the Pixar Pal A Round is different from Mickey s Fun Wheel at Disney California Adventure Orange County Register Archived from the original on April 15 2019 Retrieved January 5 2020 Yesterland Sun Wheel Yesterland com 2001 Archived from the original on January 2 2020 Retrieved January 2 2020 Owen Rob July 26 2009 Disney s California Adventure getting 1 1 billion makeover Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sim Nick April 5 2009 Mickey s Fun Wheel to open in May at Disney s California Adventure Theme Park Tourist Archived from the original on May 25 2019 Retrieved January 2 2020 Brigante Ricky November 15 2013 World of Color Winter Dreams all new nighttime Disneyland show debuts featuring Frozen Toy Story holiday songs insidethemagic net Archived from the original on December 7 2019 Retrieved January 2 2020 Morino Doug October 2 2014 Riders stranded for two hours on Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure Orange County Register Archived from the original on January 2 2020 Retrieved January 2 2020 Stuck Riders Removed From Ferris Wheel At Disneyland s California Adventure CBS Los Angeles October 2 2014 Archived from the original on May 16 2019 Retrieved January 10 2020 Martin Hugo November 2 2017 Disney California Adventure is getting a Pixar makeover Los Angeles Times Archived from the original on October 3 2018 Retrieved January 8 2020 Fisher Marla January 7 2018 Say goodbye forever to these favorite Disney California Adventure rides The Mercury News Archived from the original on January 8 2018 Retrieved January 8 2018 Castillo Jose June 21 2018 Pixar Pier Officially Opens at Disney California Adventure on June 23rd New Details wdwnt com Archived from the original on January 2 2020 Retrieved January 2 2020 Los Angeles landmarks California Adventure Ferris wheel turn Rams blue for Super Bowl 53 abc7 com February 3 2019 Archived from the original on February 7 2019 Retrieved January 9 2020 Libbey Dirk September 24 2018 All Of Disneyland s California Adventure Rides Ranked CinemaBlend Archived from the original on May 23 2019 Retrieved January 8 2020 Juliano Michael May 31 2019 The 25 best Disneyland rides Time Out Los Angeles Archived from the original on September 9 2018 Retrieved January 8 2020 Steve October 4 2019 Pixar Pal A Round Review Disney California Adventure Disneyland California yourusacityguide com Retrieved January 8 2020 Steve Overall it is a ride that is far scarier than it seems Laks Zachary June 6 2017 15 Best Ferris Wheels in the World Fodors Retrieved January 8 2020 Martin Garrett December 1 2014 The 10 Best Attractions at Disney s California Adventure Paste Archived from the original on April 3 2017 Retrieved January 8 2020 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pixar Pal A Round Official website Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pixar Pal A Round amp oldid 1137362129, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
