Disneyland Resort rides with the shortest waits (skip-the-headliners list)
Over the last 30 days, Disneyland Resort's lowest-wait rides averaged 5–7 min of posted standby wait (Jessie's Critter Carousel: 5 min at Disney California Adventure, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: 6 min at Disneyland Park, Golden Zephyr: 7 min at Disney California Adventure), vs Radiator Springs Racers: 70 min and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: 50 min.
Data updated · Source: Disney's posted standby waits from the public wait feed, averaged over the last 30 days
Lowest average waits
| Ride | Park | Avg posted wait | Typical daily peak | Days logged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie's Critter Carousel | Disney California Adventure | 5 min | 6 min | 30 |
| Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes | Disneyland Park | 6 min | 8 min | 9 |
| Golden Zephyr | Disney California Adventure | 7 min | 12 min | 29 |
| King Arthur Carrousel | Disneyland Park | 7 min | 14 min | 30 |
| Disneyland Railroad | Disneyland Park | 7 min | 13 min | 29 |
| Silly Symphony Swings | Disney California Adventure | 7 min | 15 min | 29 |
| Jumpin' Jellyfish | Disney California Adventure | 8 min | 19 min | 30 |
| Disneyland Monorail | Disneyland Park | 9 min | 14 min | 30 |
| Casey Jr. Circus Train | Disneyland Park | 9 min | 22 min | 30 |
| "it's a small world" | Disneyland Park | 10 min | 26 min | 30 |
| Mark Twain Riverboat | Disneyland Park | 10 min | 10 min | 28 |
| Pinocchio's Daring Journey | Disneyland Park | 10 min | 20 min | 30 |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Disneyland Park | 11 min | 28 min | 30 |
| Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind | Disney California Adventure | 12 min | 26 min | 30 |
| Storybook Land Canal Boats | Disneyland Park | 12 min | 25 min | 30 |
The headliners, for contrast
| Ride | Park | Avg posted wait | Typical daily peak | Days logged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator Springs Racers | Disney California Adventure | 70 min | 111 min | 30 |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Park | 50 min | 80 min | 30 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! | Disney California Adventure | 45 min | 71 min | 30 |
| Haunted Mansion | Disneyland Park | 45 min | 78 min | 30 |
| Space Mountain | Disneyland Park | 44 min | 74 min | 30 |
Avg posted wait = the average of Disney's posted standby times while the ride was operating, over the last 30 days. Typical daily peak = the average of each day's highest posted wait. Headliners = the rides with the longest averages. Shows, walk-throughs, play areas and character meets aren't listed, and nor are closed rides or rides that haven't posted a wait in the last few days.
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Short-wait rides FAQ
Which Disneyland Resort rides have the shortest waits?
Ranked by average posted standby wait over the last 30 days: Jessie's Critter Carousel: 5 min (Disney California Adventure, typical daily peak 6 min); Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes: 6 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 8 min); Golden Zephyr: 7 min (Disney California Adventure, typical daily peak 12 min); King Arthur Carrousel: 7 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 14 min); Disneyland Railroad: 7 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 13 min).
How long are the waits for Disneyland Resort's headliners?
The longest average posted standby waits over the last 30 days: Radiator Springs Racers: 70 min (Disney California Adventure, typical daily peak 111 min); Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: 50 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 80 min); Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!: 45 min (Disney California Adventure, typical daily peak 71 min); Haunted Mansion: 45 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 78 min); Space Mountain: 44 min (Disneyland Park, typical daily peak 74 min). The lowest-wait rides on this page averaged 5–7 min.