One of the most popular rides in the park, using Fastpass is a great asset on California Screamin'. The word has gotten out about this thrilling roller coaster that shoots Guests from 0 to 55 mph in less than 4 seconds, and thus lines tend to be rather long. Because the ride also tends to break down on occasion, holding a Fastpass is a good tactic for avoiding getting stuck in a long line.

The entrance to California Screamin is in its own corner of Paradise Pier, marked with the bold blue and red vertical sign. The attraction borders Paradise Bay at the southern end/corner of the boardwalk. The Standby Line is located right at the main entrance to the attraction, with the Distribution Center entrance directly to the left of it. A sign overhead displays the Fastpass Return time as well as the Standby wait. The Fastpass Return line is located off to the right hand side if Guests are facing the attraction entrance. Fastpass holders get their own side of the queue to proceed up and down the stairs to the loading area.

Guests will find the Distribution Center right at the Main Entrance to California Screamin'. The entrance to the small center is located to the left of the Standby Line entrance, marked well with overhead signs reading the current Fastpass Return time. Guests enter the small area and obtain their Fastpass, then exit out the opposite way to their left towards the wall on the Paradise Bay side. Guests can then walk back out the Paradise Pier the same way they entered.

An extremely popular attraction, California Screamin' gets fairly long lines especially on crowded days. Moderate crowds tend to generate 20-30 minute waits while heavy crowds generate lines of up to 90 minutes and two hours. However the more Guests that use Fastpass, the slower the Standby line, as one side of the queue for the loading area is reserved strictly for Fastpass riders. Thus unless it is a slow day or early in the morning, we recommend Guests use Fastpass for this attraction.

With Fastpass ticket in hand, Guests facing the attraction's entrance should proceed to their right. The Fastpass Return entrance is located at the base of the stairwell. Guests give their pass to the Cast Member and proceed up the right hand side of the stairs in the queue, around the bend and right down into the loading area.