Is Slinky Dog Spin worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Slinky Dog Spin's posted standby wait averaged 21 min, from 16 min around 7 PM to 27 min around 4 PM. Mornings don't help much, so it's worth it only if it's a must-do for your group.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 15 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 19 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 26 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (89 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Questions
How long is the wait for Slinky Dog Spin on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Slinky Dog Spin averaged about 15 min on a quiet day, 19 min on a typical day and 26 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (2,777 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.