Grizzly River Run
Live · 2:46pm
Today
Best time to ride5Min wait
| 11a | 5 min |
|---|---|
| 12p | 5 min |
| 1p | 5 min |
| 2p | 7 min |
| 3p | 18 min |
| 4p | 16 min |
| 5p | 20 min |
| 6p | 18 min |
| 7p | 10 min |
| 8p | 5 min |
| 9p | 5 min |
| 10p | 5 min |
| 11p | 5 min |
Field notes
- Height
- 42 in (107 cm) or taller
- Ride length
- 6 min
- Water
- Likely soaked
- Access
- Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV
- Opened
- 2001
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Single rider
- Offered
- Rider Switch
- Available
The ride
Grizzly River Run is a spinning whitewater raft ride down Grizzly Peak, California Adventure's bear-shaped mountain. You will get wet.
The story
The peak is a giant bear turned to stone to watch over the land, as the legend goes. At its base the Grizzly River Rafting Company hauls your raft up an old ore conveyor, then sends it spinning down the river past the rusting remains of a mining operation.
History
Grizzly River Run opened with Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001, built around the 110-foot Grizzly Peak, the park's landmark. Its rafts spin as they go, which sets it apart from Florida's Kali River Rapids. During the park's 2007–2012 makeover the queue was retold as a tribute to California's state and national parks, and in 2015 the area became Grizzly Peak Airfield.
Good to know
- Expect anything from splashed to soaked. A poncho or a change of clothes helps.
- Rafts seat eight in a circle and spin, so whoever takes the big splash changes from drop to drop.
Look for
- From the exit path, look up at Grizzly Peak to find the bear's profile in the rock.
- A 20-foot grizzly statue stands at the entrance.
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All ridesQuestions
What is Grizzly River Run?
Grizzly River Run is a spinning whitewater raft ride down Grizzly Peak, California Adventure's bear-shaped mountain. You will get wet.
What is the Grizzly River Run wait time today?
So far today Grizzly River Run has posted 5 minutes, peaking around 11a. As of Nov 13, 2:46 PM PST it is posting 5 minutes. The chart on this page shows today's posted waits by hour, and the best time to ride page shows its typical waits by day and hour.
What is the Grizzly River Run wait time right now?
Grizzly River Run is posting 5 minutes as of Nov 13, 2:46 PM PST. That compares with a typical 10 minutes across the day.
What is the best time to ride Grizzly River Run?
Over the last four weeks, Grizzly River Run has posted its shortest waits around 11a (about 5 minutes) and its longest around 5p (about 20 minutes). Posted waits are often a little longer than the real wait.
Can I get an alert when the Grizzly River Run wait drops?
Yes. In Parky you can set a wait-drop alert for Grizzly River Run and get a notification when it falls to your number, or when it reopens after going down. One ride alert is free; Parky Gold makes them unlimited.
How long is Grizzly River Run?
The ride itself lasts about 6 min, not counting the line or any preshow.
When did Grizzly River Run open?
Grizzly River Run opened at Disney California Adventure in 2001.
Can you ride Grizzly River Run in a wheelchair?
Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or ECV to the ride vehicle on Grizzly River Run.
What is the height requirement for Grizzly River Run?
Riders must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall. Rider Switch is available, so a group can take turns without waiting twice.