Is Zootopia: Hot Pursuit worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit's posted standby wait averaged 58 min, from 21 min around 9 PM to 75 min around 1 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 7 AM, when it averages 26 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 43 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 53 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 72 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 |
|---|---|
| Zootopia: Hot Pursuit | 58 min |
| Woody’s Roundup | 35 min |
| Jet Packs | 32 min |
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | 30 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Zootopia: Hot Pursuit on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Zootopia: Hot Pursuit averaged about 43 min on a quiet day, 53 min on a typical day and 72 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 Zootopia: Hot Pursuit?
In the morning, 7 AM has been the shortest, averaging 26 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 9 PM (21 min).
What can I ride instead of Zootopia: Hot Pursuit?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Woody’s Roundup averaged 35 min. Jet Packs averaged 32 min. Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 30 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,453 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.