Is Pirates of the Caribbean worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Pirates of the Caribbean's posted standby wait averaged 14 min, from 8 min around 7 PM to 18 min around 10 AM. That's a short line for a Disney ride, so it's worth riding whenever you're nearby.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 10 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 12 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 14 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 Pirates of the Caribbean on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Pirates of the Caribbean averaged about 10 min on a quiet day, 12 min on a typical day and 14 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 Pirates of the Caribbean?
In the morning, 9 AM has been the shortest, averaging 13 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 7 PM (8 min).
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,806 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.