Best Time to Ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Dumbo the Flying Elephant at a glance
- Average standby wait
- 19 minutes (last 30 days)
- Shortest waits
- Around 11PM (avg 8 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
- Latest status
- Operating · 25 min posted wait (latest check 2:38 PM park time, Oct 19) · Downtime history
- Breakdowns (90 days)
- 95 unplanned breakdowns, median 12 min · down on 65 of 90 tracked days (~72%)
- Forecast accuracy
- Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 22 of 23 scored days (96%), average miss 5 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is an attraction at Disneyland Park. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Dumbo the Flying Elephant averages 33 minutes at 11 AM on Mondays but only 5 minutes at 11 PM on Sundays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Tue | 15 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 10 | ||
| Wed | 12 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 8 | |
| Thu | 14 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 7 | |
| Fri | 16 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 10 | |
| Sat | 11 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
| Sun | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
Tips for Riding Dumbo the Flying Elephant with Minimal Wait
Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Disneyland Park averages a 19-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 11PM (8min) and longest around 11AM (28min) — a 20-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 16 minutes. Avoid Monday if possible — waits average 22 minutes.
Predicted wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Dumbo the Flying Elephant — ride facts
- Setting
- Outdoor
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is an attraction at Disneyland Park. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Disneyland Park averaged 19 minutes and peaked at 50 minutes, based on 4,518 live wait readings.
What is the best time to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant is around 11PM when average waits are 8 minutes. The worst time is 11AM with 28-minute average waits.
What is the best day to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
Wednesday tends to have the shortest waits for Dumbo the Flying Elephant, averaging 16 minutes.
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