Sun Wheel - California Adventure

Pros: swinging/sliding gondolas add some fun.
Cons: Slow loading; only one complete spin after loading; hot queue

My kids and I love Ferris Wheels. So naturally we wanted to try out the Sun Wheel at California Adventure on our visit this last summer. About this amusement The Sun Wheel is impossible to miss in the Paradise Pier section of ...

Pros: Relatively short wait time, no height restrictions
Cons: Wheel starts and stops, no continuous revolution

The Sun Wheel at California Adventure is one of the most visible landmarks the entire Disneyland Resort, so of course we had to go on it. The wait time was only 10 minutes and we thought it would be a great opportunity to get a good view of both ...

Pros: Sliding cars make this ride thrilling and fun, the whole family can ride together
Cons: Very slow moving line, parking lot including in views from top

You can see the Sun Wheel from almost any part of Disney's California Adventure park. We love this ride and go on it as often as we can. However, due to the slow moving line, we try to schedule it as our first stop before the park fills up with guests. ...

Pros: beautiful (especially at night), family-friendly ride
Cons: slow loading, somewhat tame

The Sun Wheel is one of the few "family friendly" attractions at D isney's California Adventure. It's appropriate for all ages and the entire family can ride together. While such rides are the norm across the way at ...