Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

Is it worth it?

Worth it for families with young kids, Pixar fans and anyone who wants one last ride before it closes. It's a gentle indoor ride that works for mixed-age groups.

Skip it if you love thrills or only have one day for California Adventure. Do the headliners first.

The standout: it's the resort's only Monsters, Inc. ride, and it has a little-known free way to skip the line (see the tips).

The catch: the line can get surprisingly long for such a short ride. The closure date can also change, so check Disney's current listing for the last day it runs.

About Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is a family dark ride in Hollywood Land, close to the entrance of Disney California Adventure. You ride a taxi through Monstropolis while Mike and Sulley try to get Boo safely home. It's a short story ride, not a thrill ride. As of November 2026, it's slated to close in early 2027. Its building is due to be demolished, and a new Avatar land will take over this part of Hollywood Land.

Insider tips

• Ask about the Buddy Pass. When the standby line backs up, cast members sometimes give a laminated pass to a party of one or two. That party enters through the exit side and fills empty seats in a taxi. It's free, Disney doesn't advertise it, and it's up to the cast member, so it's never guaranteed. Ask politely, and only if your party is two people or fewer.
• Do it in the back half of the day. Spend rope drop on bigger rides like Radiator Springs Racers or WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. Come back to Hollywood Land once the morning rush has moved deeper into the park.
• Lightning Lane: as of November 2026, it's part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Use your first booking on a headliner, then book this one later. It's easy to fit in.
• Use it as a break from the heat. It's an indoor dark ride near the front of the park, so it's an easy stop on a hot afternoon or on your way out.
• Single rider: check the signs at the entrance on the day, because it isn't confirmed whether this ride has a single rider line.

Who can ride

Height: check the posted requirement at the entrance before you get in line.

Intensity: a gentle family dark ride in a taxi vehicle, with no big drops or thrill elements.

Motion sickness: usually a low-risk choice for sensitive riders, but anyone very sensitive should go by how they feel.

Young kids: it's dark and full of monster characters, but they're the friendly ones from the movie. Most little ones are fine. Very timid kids may want a hand to hold in the darker scenes.

Nearby

• Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties — steps away
• Meet Chef Goofy — steps away
• Disney® Visa® Cardmember Heroic Encounter — steps away
• Hollywood Lounge — steps away
• Studio Catering Co. — steps away
• Schmoozies! — steps away

Quick answers

Does Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is part of Disneyland Resort's Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Lightning Lane offerings can change, so check the Disneyland app on the day.

Is Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! worth it?

Worth it for families with young kids, Pixar fans and anyone who wants one last ride before it closes. It's a gentle indoor ride that works for mixed-age groups.