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Wait Times at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World Resort Typical Wait Times

What are wait times typically like at Walt Disney World Resort each day? The table below shows the recent average of wait times at Walt Disney World Resort, listed in 5 minute intervals.

Walt Disney World Wait Times
TIME WAIT TIME
7:00 AM
9 minutes
7:05 AM
11 minutes
7:10 AM
12 minutes
7:15 AM
14 minutes
7:20 AM
16 minutes
7:25 AM
17 minutes
7:30 AM
13 minutes
7:35 AM
14 minutes
7:40 AM
15 minutes
7:45 AM
16 minutes
7:50 AM
16 minutes
7:55 AM
17 minutes
8:00 AM
18 minutes
8:05 AM
18 minutes
8:10 AM
20 minutes
8:15 AM
21 minutes
8:20 AM
22 minutes
8:25 AM
24 minutes
8:30 AM
22 minutes
8:35 AM
21 minutes
8:40 AM
22 minutes
8:45 AM
23 minutes
8:50 AM
24 minutes
8:55 AM
25 minutes
9:00 AM
26 minutes
9:05 AM
25 minutes
9:10 AM
26 minutes
9:15 AM
27 minutes
9:20 AM
28 minutes
9:25 AM
29 minutes
9:30 AM
30 minutes
9:35 AM
30 minutes
9:40 AM
31 minutes
9:45 AM
32 minutes
9:50 AM
33 minutes
9:55 AM
33 minutes
10:00 AM
34 minutes
10:05 AM
35 minutes
10:10 AM
35 minutes
10:15 AM
36 minutes
10:20 AM
37 minutes
10:25 AM
37 minutes
10:30 AM
38 minutes
10:35 AM
38 minutes
10:40 AM
39 minutes
10:45 AM
39 minutes
10:50 AM
40 minutes
10:55 AM
40 minutes
11:00 AM
41 minutes
11:05 AM
41 minutes
11:10 AM
41 minutes
11:15 AM
42 minutes
11:20 AM
42 minutes
11:25 AM
42 minutes
11:30 AM
42 minutes
11:35 AM
42 minutes
11:40 AM
43 minutes
11:45 AM
43 minutes
11:50 AM
43 minutes
11:55 AM
43 minutes
12:00 PM
43 minutes
12:05 PM
42 minutes
12:10 PM
42 minutes
12:15 PM
42 minutes
12:20 PM
42 minutes
12:25 PM
42 minutes
12:30 PM
41 minutes
12:35 PM
41 minutes
12:40 PM
41 minutes
12:45 PM
42 minutes
12:50 PM
42 minutes
12:55 PM
42 minutes
1:00 PM
42 minutes
1:05 PM
41 minutes
1:10 PM
41 minutes
1:15 PM
41 minutes
1:20 PM
41 minutes
1:25 PM
41 minutes
1:30 PM
41 minutes
1:35 PM
41 minutes
1:40 PM
40 minutes
1:45 PM
40 minutes
1:50 PM
40 minutes
1:55 PM
40 minutes
2:00 PM
40 minutes
2:05 PM
40 minutes
2:10 PM
40 minutes
2:15 PM
40 minutes
2:20 PM
40 minutes
2:25 PM
40 minutes
2:30 PM
39 minutes
2:35 PM
39 minutes
2:40 PM
39 minutes
2:45 PM
39 minutes
2:50 PM
39 minutes
2:55 PM
39 minutes
3:00 PM
38 minutes
3:05 PM
38 minutes
3:10 PM
38 minutes
3:15 PM
38 minutes
3:20 PM
38 minutes
3:25 PM
37 minutes
3:30 PM
37 minutes
3:35 PM
37 minutes
3:40 PM
37 minutes
3:45 PM
37 minutes
3:50 PM
37 minutes
3:55 PM
37 minutes
4:00 PM
37 minutes
4:05 PM
37 minutes
4:10 PM
37 minutes
4:15 PM
37 minutes
4:20 PM
37 minutes
4:25 PM
36 minutes
4:30 PM
36 minutes
4:35 PM
36 minutes
4:40 PM
36 minutes
4:45 PM
36 minutes
4:50 PM
36 minutes
4:55 PM
36 minutes
5:00 PM
36 minutes
5:05 PM
36 minutes
5:10 PM
36 minutes
5:15 PM
36 minutes
5:20 PM
36 minutes
5:25 PM
36 minutes
5:30 PM
36 minutes
5:35 PM
36 minutes
5:40 PM
36 minutes
5:45 PM
36 minutes
5:50 PM
36 minutes
5:55 PM
36 minutes
6:00 PM
36 minutes
6:05 PM
36 minutes
6:10 PM
36 minutes
6:15 PM
36 minutes
6:20 PM
36 minutes
6:25 PM
35 minutes
6:30 PM
35 minutes
6:35 PM
34 minutes
6:40 PM
34 minutes
6:45 PM
33 minutes
6:50 PM
33 minutes
6:55 PM
33 minutes
7:00 PM
32 minutes
7:05 PM
33 minutes
7:10 PM
32 minutes
7:15 PM
32 minutes
7:20 PM
31 minutes
7:25 PM
32 minutes
7:30 PM
31 minutes
7:35 PM
31 minutes
7:40 PM
30 minutes
7:45 PM
30 minutes
7:50 PM
29 minutes
7:55 PM
29 minutes
8:00 PM
28 minutes

Walt Disney World's Biggest Trends

Today's Genie+ Price
$27
per person
Magic Kingdom
76.5%
Today
EPCOT
4.8%
Today
Hollywood Studios
-22.9%
Today
Animal Kingdom
-15.4%
Today

Walt Disney World Average Wait Profile

Data For 11/29/2023
How busy is Walt Disney World right now? Typically, higher average wait times indicate bigger crowds and busier theme parks. This graph shows the average wait time profile across Walt Disney World.
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Walt Disney World Summary Stats

STATISTIC VALUE
Average Wait
23.0 minutes
Median Wait
25.0 minutes
Minimum Wait
11 minutes at 8:30 AM
Maximum Wait
28 minutes at 10:55 AM

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Disney Genie Data

Lightning Lane Availability Map

Data For 11/29/2023
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This graph indicates Lightning Lane availability at Walt Disney World. A non-gray color indicates that Genie+ Lightning Lane or Individual Lightning Lane can be purchased, and represents the earliest available return time. Greener colors indicate return times earlier in the day were available; orange to red indicates return times later in the day were available. Hover over items to see the specific return time. Gaps for every attraction are likely data collection issues on our end.
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Disney Genie+ Prices

Data as of 11/29/2023
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This graph shows the price per person of Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World since switching to variable pricing. The gray bars are the resort wide average wait time for that particular day to compare how price changes with crowd levels.

Disney Genie+ Price By Day of Week

Data as of 11/29/2023
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This graph shows the average price of Disney Genie+ by the day of the week at Walt Disney World.

Average Wait Time by Disney Genie+ Price

Data as of 11/29/2023
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This graph shows the average wait time based on the Genie+ price at Walt Disney World. The price per person has varied from $15 to $29 since switching to variable pricing in October 2022. Outside of the $18 price point, the average wait time has correlated well with lower prices indicating lower crowds and higher prices indicating bigger crowds.

Walt Disney World Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the busiest times at Walt Disney World?
    • Spring break, typically the week of Easter, the week of Thanksgiving, and the week after Christmas through New Year's Day. View the Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar to see the busiest and least busy times to visit.

  • What is the difference between a Virtual Queue and boarding group at Disney World?
    • Virtual Queue and a boarding group go hand-in-hand. When you join a Virtual Queue, you are given a boarding group number. They start at 1 and can go up into the 200's. At different points throughout the day, sets of boarding groups will be called. If your group is within that set, you can join the standby queue for the attraction. Be prepared to wait in a decent line after your group is called.

  • What Disney World attractions offer a Virtual Queue?
    • Currently, only TRON Lightcycle/Run at the Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT offer a Virtual Queue. It can be joined through the My Disney Experience app at 7 AM and 1 PM each day.

  • Can you do the Virtual Queue twice for the same ride on the same day?
    • Yes and no. If you do not have access to Disney's Extended Evening Hours or a ticket to a special event such as Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, you can only ride TRON Lightcycle/Run (Magic Kingdom) or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT) with a Virtual Queue once per day. A boarding group can be obtained either at 7 AM or 1 PM. If you have access to Extended Evening Hours or a special ticketed event, and you obtained a boarding group at 7 AM or 1 PM, you can try to another Virtual Queue boarding group at 6 PM.

  • When is the best time to visit Walt Disney World in 2024?

    • Based on this past year, the best months to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in 2024 are May, August, and September.

  • Is Disney World busy in January?

    • Yes, January is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 42 minutes per attraction resort wide. Certain weeks within the month will be less crowded.

  • Is Disney World busy in February?

    • Yes, February is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 41 minutes per attraction resort wide. Certain weeks within the month will be less crowded.

  • Is Disney World busy in March?

    • Yes, March is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 39 minutes per attraction resort wide. Early March is the best time to visit before Spring Break begins.

  • Is Disney World busy in April?

    • Yes, April is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 40 minutes per attraction resort wide. It is busiest the week of Easter. After Easter, crowds lessen.

  • Is Disney World busy in May?

    • No, May is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 31 minutes per attraction resort wide.

  • Is Disney World busy in June?

    • Yes, June is moderately busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 37 minutes per attraction resort wide.

  • Is Disney World busy in July?

    • Yes, July is moderately busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 36 minutes per attraction resort wide.

  • Is Disney World busy in August?

    • Early August is moderately busy at Walt Disney World, but crowds lessen once local schools begin in the middle of the month. Wait times average 32 minutes per attraction resort wide.

  • Is Disney World busy in September?

    • No, September is typically one of the best times to vist Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 30 minutes per attraction resort wide.

  • Is Disney World busy in October?

    • Yes, October is moderately busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 42 minutes per attraction resort wide. Many fall breaks occur in October, leading to bigger crowds.

  • Is Disney World busy in November?

    • Yes, November is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 41 minutes per attraction resort wide. Around Veteran's Day and the week of Thanksgiving are the busiest times.

  • Is Disney World busy in December?

    • Yes, December is busy at Walt Disney World, with wait times averaging 46 minutes per attraction resort wide. Early December is not a bad time to go. The week between Christmas and New Year's in the busiest time of the year.

  • What is Genie+?

    • Genie+ (or Genie Plus) is a paid replacement to the FastPass+ system with some different rules. The system provides access to the Lightning Lane, which typically provides much shorter wait times than the standby queue. Guests can reserve a slot in the Lightning Lane with an hour return time; guests must return within that window to join the Lightning Lane for that attraction to experience it.

  • When can Genie+ be purchased?

    • Beginning at 12 AM on the day of a Disney World theme park visit, Genie+ can be purchased on a per person basis for a variable amount of money (prices are tracked each day in our Genie+ Price Tracker). Currently, Genie+ cannot be purchased ahead of the time, only on the day of a theme park visit. It has sold out on a few occasions, but never before 10:00 AM.

  • When can you make Genie+ selections?

    • Beginning at 7 AM, guests can make their first Genie+ selection in the My Disney Experience app on the Tip Board. The next Genie+ selection can be made immediately after the first selection is redeemed (i.e. you tap into the attraction) or 2 hours after the park's opening. This same sequence repeats for the duration of the day. Note that the time counter is not from resort guest early opening. For example, if the Magic Kingdom opens at 9 AM, you can make another Genie+ selection at 11 AM if the return time for your first selection is after 11 AM. You can hold several Genie+ selections at a time by accruing them every 2 hours. This process is called stacking.

  • What is an Individual Lightning Lane?

    • An Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) is a single use pass to access the Lightning Lane of an attraction for a fee per person. This allows for a shorter wait time to ride the attraction. ILLs can be purchased without having Disney Genie+. Resort guests can purchase ILL beginning at 7 AM. Offsite visitors can purchase ILL beginning at the respective park's opening. The attractions and price for ILL is tracked every day on our ILL Price page.

  • What is rope drop at Disney parks?

    • Short answer: rope drop is when the park first opens. Rope dropping is to get to the park at or before park opening. Typically, you can enter some portion of the park and a rope will block further entry into the park at various points. Guests will form lines at these areas. Once it is park opening time, a Cast Member will drop the rope, letting guests into experience the park's attractions.

Resort Insights

Today's Wait Factor
0
out of 10
Today's Rank
#666
out of 696
Today's Average
23.0
Wait (minutes)

Longest Wait Times

Current top ten highest wait times at Walt Disney World Parks

Current Wait Times

Animal Kingdom
20 MIN

ATTRACTION NAME TYPE REQ WAIT
Avatar Flight of Passage
44"
50
DINOSAUR
40"
10
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
44"
10
It's Tough to be a Bug!
None
10
Kali River Rapids
38"
5
Kilimanjaro Safaris
None
5
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
None
45
Na'vi River Journey
None
45
None
TriceraTop Spin
None
5
None

EPCOT
19 MIN

ATTRACTION NAME TYPE REQ WAIT
Frozen Ever After
None
55
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
None
5
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
42"
G 96
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
None
5
None
None
Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
None
5
Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus
None
15
Mission: SPACE
40"
20
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
None
65
40"
Soarin’ Over California
40"
10
Spaceship Earth
None
5
Test Track
40"
20
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
None
5
Turtle Talk With Crush
None
15

Hollywood Studios
26 MIN

ATTRACTION NAME TYPE REQ WAIT
Alien Swirling Saucers
32"
25
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
None
15
Meet Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams
None
30
Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
None
10
None
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
None
15
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
38"
25
Muppet*Vision 3D
None
10
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
48"
15
Slinky Dog Dash
38"
70
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
40"
5
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
40"
65
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
40"
20
Toy Story Mania!
None
60
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie
None
10
Walt Disney Presents
None
10

Magic Kingdom
34 MIN

ATTRACTION NAME TYPE REQ WAIT
"it's a small world"
None
35
Astro Orbiter
None
35
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
40"
40
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
None
45
Country Bear Jamboree
None
15
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
None
35
Enchanted Tales with Belle
None
20
Haunted Mansion
None
60
Jingle Cruise
None
60
None
Liberty Square Riverboat
None
15
Mad Tea Party
None
15
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto
None
45
Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
None
90
Meet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Side Show
None
40
Meet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Side Show
None
30
None
Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
None
60
Mickey's PhilharMagic
None
15
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
None
15
Peter Pan's Flight
None
95
Pirates of the Caribbean
None
30
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
None
10
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
38"
105
Space Mountain
44"
70
40"
Swiss Family Treehouse
None
5
TRON Lightcycle / Run
48"
G 81
The Barnstormer
35"
45
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
None
30
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
None
50
40"
Tom Sawyer Island
None
5
Tomorrowland Speedway
32"
15
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
None
20
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
None
30
Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland
None
10
Walt Disney World Railroad - Frontierland
None
10
Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.
None
10
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
None
5
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
None
10


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