Is Big Thunder Mountain worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Big Thunder Mountain's posted standby wait averaged 58 min, from 29 min around 8 AM to 70 min around 12 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 29 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 51 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 55 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 59 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (90 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Shorter waits nearby
| Ride (Disneyland Paris) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Big Thunder Mountain | 58 min |
| Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast | 40 min |
| Autopia, presented by Avis | 36 min |
| Orbitron | 36 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Big Thunder Mountain averaged about 51 min on a quiet day, 55 min on a typical day and 59 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What can I ride instead of Big Thunder Mountain?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast averaged 40 min. Autopia, presented by Avis averaged 36 min. Orbitron averaged 36 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,072 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.