RC Racer at night with the oversized racing tire in the foreground

RC Racer in Toy Story Playland

Hop into Andy’s remote-controlled racing car and experience a thrilling ride through the half-pipe

When you visit Toy Story Playland in Disney Adventure World, this attraction is almost impossible to miss. Its bright orange track rises high above the area and is the undisputed focal point of the entire land. Perspective plays a central role here: as you enter, you are visually reduced to the size of a toy and suddenly find yourself standing in front of a gigantic version of Andy’s remote-controlled racing car, RC Racer.

RC Racer is essentially a giant swinging ride of a type found in many theme parks around the world. What sets this version apart is its design, as there are few other places where you can take a wild ride in Andy’s racing car from the *Toy Story* films. The attraction was inspired by Mattel’s popular Hot Wheels, with their distinctive orange tracks found in many children’s bedrooms. The concept is extremely simple but effective: a giant toy car on a curved track.

There is no comparable ride anywhere else at Disneyland Paris. You cannot switch to another attraction with a similar ride experience, so this particular thrill is only available here. This is also one of the main reasons why the queue is rarely short. Arriving early, soon after the park opens, pays off.

RC Racer is the most intense ride in Andy’s Garden. This attraction in Worlds of Pixar mainly appeals to older children, teenagers and daring adults, while the youngest Disney visitors can only watch in amazement. A ride in Andy’s toy car is guaranteed to deliver a considerable adrenaline rush, especially from the front row.
 

RC Racer - in a nutshell: Hold on tight as you race through the half-pipe at high speed Characteristics

Waiting timeAverage waiting time 5/5
Scary factor for kidsScary factor for kids 0/5
ThrillThrill 3/5
Motion sickness riskMotion sickness risk 2/5

Rating for...

ToddlerToddler 0/5 Stars
School childrenSchool children 4/5 Stars
TeenagerTeenager 5/5 Stars
Young adultsYoung adults 5/5 Stars
AdultsAdults 4/5 Stars
Senior citizensSenior citizens 1/5 Stars

Attention! Minimum height: 1.20 m
Pregnant guests and people with heart conditions or spinal problems should avoid this attraction!

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Who is the RC Racer suitable for?

The RC Racer isn’t for the faint-hearted – nor is it suitable for very young children. You won’t be allowed in if you’re under 1.20 m, and the cast members take this very seriously. If you’re prone to vertigo or have a sensitive stomach, you’re better off watching from the sidelines. For everyone else – older children, teenagers and adults looking for a proper adrenaline rush – this attraction is a must-do at Toy Story Playland.

What to expect from the RC Racer

As soon as the safety restraints are locked, the ride begins. RC Racer races up the half-pipe, climbing higher and higher until it reaches the highest point at around 25 metres. The moment when you are briefly hanging against the restraint and looking down is the core of the experience. From there, the car speeds through the half-pipe and back again until the swinging motion gradually dies down. You will need a head for heights and a reasonably strong stomach.

The queue is an experience in itself. The floor is designed like a Carrera track, the barriers resemble roadside construction signs, and small details throughout make it look as though Andy has only just left his toys lying in the garden. It is well designed, but offers no protection from rain or sun. In midsummer, bring sun cream and a bottle of water, as the wait can be long.

Tips for the RC Racer attraction

  • The queue for RC Racer is one of the longest in Toy Story Playland, so visiting soon after the park opens or shortly before it closes can pay off. The queue also becomes noticeably shorter during the evening show on Adventure Bay.
  • The Single Rider Line is a useful option if you are visiting alone. You will be assigned individually to an available seat and will not ride with your group, but the wait is often considerably shorter.
  • On hot summer days, bear in mind that the queue offers no protection from either rain or sun. Sun cream and a bottle of water are therefore useful to have with you.

Fun facts about the attraction

  • Disney first had to obtain permission from Mattel for the orange track – orange is a registered trademark of Hot Wheels.
  • The track was scaled to match Andy’s toy car to scale. It really is the genuine Hot Wheels scale, just in giant size.
  • Incidentally, an original design plan showed two half-pipes side by side. In the end, only one was built – which, at least in theory, explains the queue.
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Pictures of the RC Racer

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