Is Dumbo the Flying Elephant worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Dumbo the Flying Elephant's posted standby wait averaged 30 min, from 6 min around 8 AM to 37 min around 10 AM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 6 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 26 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 30 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 33 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 (Shanghai Disneyland) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | 30 min |
| Space Chat With Stitch | 15 min |
| Fantasia Carousel | 14 min |
| Voyage to the Crystal Grotto | 14 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged about 26 min on a quiet day, 30 min on a typical day and 33 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What can I ride instead of Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Space Chat With Stitch averaged 15 min. Fantasia Carousel averaged 14 min. Voyage to the Crystal Grotto averaged 14 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,587 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.