"it's a small world"

Magic Kingdom Attraction 11 min Gentle

"it's a small world" at a glance

Ride length: About 11 minutes, not counting the wait
Average standby wait: 12 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 7AM (avg 5 min, hourly average, last 90 days) · Best time to ride
Latest status: Operating · 35 min posted wait (latest check 2:50 PM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 32 unplanned breakdowns, median 24 min · down on 26 of 90 tracked days (~29%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 26 of 26 scored days (100%), average miss 3 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy

"it's a small world" is a gentle boat ride located in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. This attraction offers an 11-minute journey designed to evoke a sense of global unity and interconnectedness. Guests board boats for a leisurely cruise through a series of elaborate scenes. The experience is characterized by its gentle nature, making it suitable for all ages seeking a calm interlude within Magic Kingdom Park. As part of the park's diverse offerings, it provides a distinctive, serene experience. The ride is included in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, allowing guests to potentially reduce their wait time. Its location within Fantasyland places it among other classic attractions, contributing to the park's wide array of entertainment options. The attraction's core theme revolves around a harmonious world, presented through its unique visual and auditory elements that represent various global cultures in a stylized manner. It aims to transport guests on a peaceful voyage around the world.

About

"it's a small world" is an attraction in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 11 minutes. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: All Ages.

Details

Ride length

11 minutes

Show Times

8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Location

Magic Kingdom Park

Frequently asked questions

How long is "it's a small world"?

"it's a small world" lasts roughly 11 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

How long is the wait for "it's a small world"?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for "it's a small world" at Magic Kingdom averaged 12 minutes and peaked at 55 minutes, based on 4,447 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride "it's a small world"?

Averaged by hour over the last 90 days, posted standby waits for "it's a small world" were lowest around 7AM, at about 5 minutes.

How often does "it's a small world" break down?

Over the last 90 days we recorded 32 unplanned breakdowns of 5 minutes or more for "it's a small world"; the median one lasted 24 minutes. It went down on 26 of the 90 days we tracked it (about 29%).

How accurate are the wait time forecasts for "it's a small world"?

Over the last 30 days our day-ahead forecast of "it's a small world"'s daily average standby wait was within 10 minutes of the actual on 26 of 26 scored days (100%), with an average miss of 3 minutes. Every park's scorecard is published on the prediction accuracy page.