Best Time to Ride Radiator Springs Racers

Disney California Adventure · Based on 3,710 real wait time data points logged Sep 17–Oct 17, 2026 · park-local time

Radiator Springs Racers at a glance

Ride length: About 5 minutes, not counting the wait
Height requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 69 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 10PM (avg 29 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
Latest status: Operating · 75 min posted wait (latest check 9:49 AM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 190 unplanned breakdowns, median 13 min · down on 82 of 90 tracked days (~91%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 16 of 30 scored days (53%), average miss 12 min (last 30 days) · How we score it

Radiator Springs Racers is an attraction at Disney California Adventure. It lasts about 5 minutes. Minimum height: 40 inches.

~5 min ride 40" min height Lightning Lane Single Pass

10PM

Shortest average wait for Radiator Springs Racers

Arrive around 10PM for an average wait of just 29 minutes. That's 51 minutes shorter than the peak time (10AM, 80min avg). Best day of the week: Thursday (51min avg).

69m

Average Wait

29m

Best Time Wait

80m

Peak Time Wait

160m

Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

8AM 78m Busy

9AM 66m Busy

10AM 80m Busy

11AM 79m Busy

12PM 72m Busy

1PM 68m Busy

2PM 72m Busy

3PM 70m Busy

4PM 70m Busy

5PM 69m Busy

6PM 68m Busy

7PM 77m Busy

8PM 69m Busy

9PM 49m Good

10PM 29m Best

11PM 22m Few readings

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

Radiator Springs Racers averages 111 minutes at 9 PM on Saturdays but only 25 minutes at 10 PM on Sundays.

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	82	90	105	102	98	90	97	90	86	83	94	110	108	59	55
Tue	69	50	71	78	65	70	59	66	68	58	42	42	41	40	29
Wed	93	91	102	102	75	88	86	81	78	88	100	109	78	63	70
Thu	65	58	66	59	56	46	53	59	57	53	41	44	44	35	30
Fri	81	61	82	82	67	62	66	66	67	64	69	101	108	78	45
Sat	83	65	87	81	78	72	85	67	73	79	89	110	90	111
Sun	69	57	70	63	66	49	63	63	67	59	40	40	38	33	25	22

Tips for Riding Radiator Springs Racers with Minimal Wait

Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure averages a 69-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 10PM (29min) and longest around 10AM (80min) — a 51-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Thursday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 51 minutes. Avoid Monday if possible — waits average 93 minutes.

Predicted wait for Radiator Springs Racers — 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.

Today

105min

Tomorrow

63min

Mon 19

111min

Tue 20

64min

Wed 21

107min

Thu 22

53min

Fri 23

93min

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.

Radiator Springs Racers — ride facts

Ride length: ~5 min
Height requirement: 40" or taller
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Single Pass

Frequently asked questions

How long is Radiator Springs Racers?

Radiator Springs Racers lasts roughly 5 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

How long is the wait for Radiator Springs Racers?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure averaged 69 minutes and peaked at 160 minutes, based on 3,710 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride Radiator Springs Racers?

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Radiator Springs Racers is around 10PM when average waits are 29 minutes. The worst time is 10AM with 80-minute average waits.

What is the best day to ride Radiator Springs Racers?

Thursday tends to have the shortest waits for Radiator Springs Racers, averaging 51 minutes.

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Full Wait Time History Uptime & Reliability Back to Radiator Springs Racers

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	82	90	105	102	98	90	97	90	86	83	94	110	108	59	55
Tue	69	50	71	78	65	70	59	66	68	58	42	42	41	40	29
Wed	93	91	102	102	75	88	86	81	78	88	100	109	78	63	70
Thu	65	58	66	59	56	46	53	59	57	53	41	44	44	35	30
Fri	81	61	82	82	67	62	66	66	67	64	69	101	108	78	45
Sat	83	65	87	81	78	72	85	67	73	79	89	110	90	111
Sun	69	57	70	63	66	49	63	63	67	59	40	40	38	33	25	22

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	82	90	105	102	98	90	97	90	86	83	94	110	108	59	55
Tue	69	50	71	78	65	70	59	66	68	58	42	42	41	40	29
Wed	93	91	102	102	75	88	86	81	78	88	100	109	78	63	70
Thu	65	58	66	59	56	46	53	59	57	53	41	44	44	35	30
Fri	81	61	82	82	67	62	66	66	67	64	69	101	108	78	45
Sat	83	65	87	81	78	72	85	67	73	79	89	110	90	111
Sun	69	57	70	63	66	49	63	63	67	59	40	40	38	33	25	22

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	82	90	105	102	98	90	97	90	86	83	94	110	108	59	55
Tue	69	50	71	78	65	70	59	66	68	58	42	42	41	40	29
Wed	93	91	102	102	75	88	86	81	78	88	100	109	78	63	70
Thu	65	58	66	59	56	46	53	59	57	53	41	44	44	35	30
Fri	81	61	82	82	67	62	66	66	67	64	69	101	108	78	45
Sat	83	65	87	81	78	72	85	67	73	79	89	110	90	111
Sun	69	57	70	63	66	49	63	63	67	59	40	40	38	33	25	22