Is Splash Mountain worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Splash Mountain's posted standby wait averaged 59 min, from 30 min around 8 PM to 71 min around 4 PM. 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 30 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 39 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 56 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 (Tokyo Disneyland) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Splash Mountain | 59 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 Splash Mountain on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Splash Mountain averaged about 39 min on a quiet day, 56 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 Splash Mountain?
In the morning, 9 AM has been the shortest, averaging 56 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 8 PM (30 min).
What can I ride instead of Splash 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 (3,465 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.