Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea's posted standby wait averaged 21 min, from 6 min around 8 PM to 32 min around 10 AM. Mornings don't help much, so it's worth it only if it's a must-do for your group. The exception is late evening: around 8 PM it has averaged 6 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 15 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 20 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 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea averaged about 15 min on a quiet day, 20 min on a typical day and 26 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 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea?
In the morning, 9 AM has been the shortest, averaging 15 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 8 PM (6 min).
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,789 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.