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Opens 08:00 · Closes 18:00
Queues right now
Updated:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train35min
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh20min
- Peter Pan's Flight15min
- Space Mountain10min
- Astro Orbiter5min
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin5min
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant5min
- Mad Tea Party5min
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel5min
- The Barnstormer5min
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover5min
- Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid5min
- Tomorrowland Speedway0min
- Trick-or-Treat Locations at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party0min
- "it's a small world"Closed
- A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven SeasClosed
- Big Thunder Mountain RailroadClosed
- Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak StationClosed
- Cinderella CastleClosed
- Country Bear Musical JamboreeClosed
- Enchanted Tales with BelleClosed
- Haunted MansionClosed
- Jungle CruiseClosed
- Main Street VehiclesClosed
- Mickey's PhilharMagicClosed
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh FloorClosed
- Pirates of the CaribbeanClosed
- Swiss Family TreehouseClosed
- TRON Lightcycle / RunClosed
- The Hall of PresidentsClosed
- The Magic Carpets of AladdinClosed
- Tiana's Bayou AdventureClosed
- Walt Disney World Railroad - FantasylandClosed
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.Closed
- Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki RoomClosed
When the queues are shortest
Average wait across the 10 rides with the longest queues, hour by hour, over the last 30 days
See the hour-by-hour data
| Time | Wait |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16 min |
| 09:00 | 22 min |
| 10:00 | 29 min |
| 11:00 | 35 min |
| 12:00 | 38 min |
| 13:00 | 37 min |
| 14:00 | 35 min |
| 15:00 | 38 min |
| 16:00 | 38 min |
| 17:00 | 39 min |
Ride by ride
Each ride’s quietest hour and the one to avoid
| Ride | Average | Best time | Peak time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | 52 min | 08:0029 min | 16:0059 min |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | 43 min | 08:0037 min | 17:0048 min |
| Peter Pan's Flight | 39 min | 08:0026 min | 13:0045 min |
| Jungle Cruise | 32 min | 08:006 min | 12:0037 min |
| Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin | 32 min | 08:007 min | 17:0041 min |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | 30 min | 08:0017 min | 17:0034 min |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | 30 min | 08:007 min | 15:0035 min |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | 27 min | 08:006 min | 15:0036 min |
| Space Mountain | 27 min | 08:0012 min | 17:0034 min |
| Haunted Mansion | 24 min | 08:0011 min | 12:0028 min |
Calculated by WaitDrop from 32,140 wait-time readings recorded every 5 minutes (September 13 – October 12). Park local time, within its opening hours.
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Best days to visit
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About Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the original and most visited of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. Built around Cinderella Castle, it is divided into Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. It is consistently the most visited theme park in the world.
Which rides get the longest queues
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland has the longest queues in the park almost every day, driven by high demand and modest capacity. TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland and Space Mountain also build substantial waits. Peter Pan's Flight is a long-standing bottleneck: an old dark ride with low throughput and enduring popularity. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise stay busy from late morning onwards.
How to avoid the queues
- Rope drop matters more here than at most parks: the first hour is worth several later ones.
- Go straight to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or TRON at opening — both only get worse as the day goes on.
- Queues drop noticeably during the afternoon parade and the evening fireworks.
- Late evening, in the last hour before close, is the best window for the mountains.
- Check live waits before walking across the park; Magic Kingdom is large and crossing it takes time.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the waits at Magic Kingdom?
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train frequently passes 60-90 minutes on busy days. Most other headline attractions sit between 30 and 60 minutes in peak season, and considerably less in the quieter weeks of the year. The live waits on this page show the current figure.
Is Lightning Lane worth it at Magic Kingdom?
On busy days it can meaningfully cut queueing on the highest-demand rides, but it is a paid add-on and pricing varies by date. On quieter days, arriving at opening and using parade times well goes a long way on its own.
How many days do you need for Walt Disney World?
Magic Kingdom itself works as a full day, and a longer one if you want the parades and fireworks. The wider resort has four theme parks, so a full visit typically runs four days or more.
What is the least busy time to visit Magic Kingdom?
Late January to early February and parts of September are traditionally the quietest. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and the summer holidays are the busiest.
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