Best Time to Ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at a glance
- Ride length
- About 3 minutes, not counting the wait
- Height requirement
- 44" (112 cm) or taller
- Average standby wait
- 25 minutes (last 30 days)
- Shortest waits
- Around 7AM (avg 5 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
- Latest status
- Closed (latest check 7:23 AM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
- Breakdowns (90 days)
- 103 unplanned breakdowns, median 59 min · down on 67 of 90 tracked days (~74%)
- Forecast accuracy
- Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 26 of 30 scored days (87%), average miss 7 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 3 minutes. Minimum height: 44 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain averages 48 minutes at 12 PM on Mondays but only 5 minutes at 7 AM on Thursdays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 11 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 19 | 8 | 10 | ||||
| Tue | 6 | 10 | 20 | 33 | 38 | 36 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 10 | |||||
| Wed | 5 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Thu | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 5 | |||||
| Fri | 5 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 10 | ||||
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 26 | 38 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 10 | |||
| Sun | 5 | 9 | 25 | 38 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 17 |
Tips for Riding Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain with Minimal Wait
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Animal Kingdom averages a 25-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 7AM (5min) and longest around 11AM (38min) — a 33-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 13 minutes. Avoid Monday if possible — waits average 31 minutes.
Pro tip: the shortest waits in this data come early in the day (around 7AM), so heading to Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain soon after you arrive at Animal Kingdom pays off.
Predicted wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain — ride facts
- Location
- Asia · Animal Kingdom
- Type
- Thrill ride
- Ride length
- ~3 min
- Height requirement
- 44" or taller
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 3 minutes. Minimum height: 44 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain lasts roughly 3 minutes, not counting the wait in line.
How long is the wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Animal Kingdom averaged 25 minutes and peaked at 100 minutes, based on 2,891 live wait readings.
What is the best time to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is around 7AM when average waits are 5 minutes. The worst time is 11AM with 38-minute average waits.
What is the best day to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Wednesday tends to have the shortest waits for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, averaging 13 minutes.
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