Is Matterhorn Bobsleds worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Matterhorn Bobsleds's posted standby wait averaged 30 min, from 9 min around 8 AM to 38 min around 3 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 9 min. The ride lasts about 3 min, so on average that's about 10 minutes in line for every minute of ride.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 21 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 26 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 32 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 Park) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Matterhorn Bobsleds | 30 min |
| Jungle Cruise | 15 min |
| Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage | 14 min |
| Mr. Toad's Wild Ride | 14 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Matterhorn Bobsleds averaged about 21 min on a quiet day, 26 min on a typical day and 32 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What can I ride instead of Matterhorn Bobsleds?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Jungle Cruise averaged 15 min. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage averaged 14 min. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride averaged 14 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,197 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.