Is Big Thunder Mountain worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Big Thunder Mountain's posted standby wait averaged 47 min, from 30 min around 8 PM to 56 min around 10 AM. 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) | 32 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 42 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 51 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 (Tokyo Disneyland) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Big Thunder Mountain | 47 min |
| Dumbo The Flying Elephant | 31 min |
| Peter Pan's Flight | 29 min |
| Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin | 21 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Big Thunder Mountain on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Big Thunder Mountain averaged about 32 min on a quiet day, 42 min on a typical day and 51 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 Big Thunder Mountain?
In the morning, 11 AM has been the shortest, averaging 50 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 8 PM (30 min).
What can I ride instead of Big Thunder Mountain?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Dumbo The Flying Elephant averaged 31 min. Peter Pan's Flight averaged 29 min. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin averaged 21 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,584 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.