Is Toy Story Midway Mania! worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Toy Story Midway Mania!'s posted standby wait averaged 36 min, from 12 min around 10 PM to 47 min around 4 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 13 min. The ride lasts about 7 min, so on average that's about 5 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) | 29 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 35 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 41 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (89 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Shorter waits nearby
| Ride (Disney California Adventure) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Toy Story Midway Mania! | 36 min |
| Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters | 21 min |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging | 18 min |
| Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging | 18 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Toy Story Midway Mania! on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Toy Story Midway Mania! averaged about 29 min on a quiet day, 35 min on a typical day and 41 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 Toy Story Midway Mania!?
In the morning, 8 AM has been the shortest, averaging 13 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 10 PM (12 min).
What can I ride instead of Toy Story Midway Mania!?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters averaged 21 min. Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging averaged 18 min. Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging averaged 18 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,320 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.