Is Radiator Springs Racers worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Radiator Springs Racers's posted standby wait averaged 67 min, from 29 min around 10 PM to 72 min around 10 AM. Mornings don't help much, so it's worth it only if it's a must-do for your group. The exception is late evening: around 10 PM it has averaged 29 min. The ride lasts about 5 min, so on average that's about 13 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) | 49 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 58 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 73 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 (Disney California Adventure) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Radiator Springs Racers | 67 min |
| Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! | 47 min |
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | 36 min |
| WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure | 35 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Radiator Springs Racers on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Radiator Springs Racers averaged about 49 min on a quiet day, 58 min on a typical day and 73 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What is the best time in the morning to ride Radiator Springs Racers?
In the morning, 9 AM has been the shortest, averaging 60 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 10 PM (29 min).
What can I ride instead of Radiator Springs Racers?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! averaged 47 min. Toy Story Midway Mania! averaged 36 min. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure averaged 35 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,139 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.