[2] On November 2, 2017, Disney announced that the ride would be renovated, which would include Pixar characters on the gondolas, but with Mickey's face remaining on the side.

This results in a more intense experience, and motion sickness bags are provided in each gondola due to the disorienting nature of the ride.

Creative executive Steve Davison revealed during an interview after the premiere of Winter Dreams that the new lights installed on Fun Wheel and California Screamin' are a permanent addition and will be used in future World of Color updates.

[11] On April 25, 2018, Disney announced that Mickey's Fun Wheel would be renamed "Pixar Pal-A-Round", to be consistent with the attraction's new theme.

The color scheme was changed yet again to light blue, and the gondolas received new images of characters from Pixar films, such as Joy & Sadness from Inside Out, Mr.

[12] On February 3, 2019, Pixar Pal-A-Round was lit up in blue and yellow for Super Bowl LIII, which featured the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots.