"it's a small world" Wait Times
One of the most iconic attractions in Disney history, "it's a small world" takes guests on a gentle boat ride through colorful scenes featuring audio-animatronic children from cultures around the globe singing the famous Sherman Brothers theme song. Originally created for the 1964 World's Fair, this Fantasyland classic is perfect for all ages and offers a cool break from the Florida heat. The queue features a whimsical clock tower facade that puts on a show every 15 minutes.
"it's a small world" — Average Wait by Hour
"it's a small world" — Average Wait by Day of Week
"it's a small world" — Wait Times by Day
| Day | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11m | 45m | |
| Tuesday | 12m | 45m | |
| Wednesday | 14m | 40m | |
| Thursday | 12m | 50m | |
| Friday | 9m | 35m | |
| Saturday | 11m | 40m | |
| Sunday | 8m | 35m |
Predicted wait for "it's a small world" — 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.
"it's a small world" — ride facts
- Location
- Fantasyland · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Gentle ride
- Ride length
- ~11 min
- Setting
- Indoor (climate-controlled)
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
One of the most iconic attractions in Disney history, "it's a small world" takes guests on a gentle boat ride through colorful scenes featuring audio-animatronic children from cultures around the globe singing the famous Sherman Brothers theme song. Originally created for the 1964 World's Fair, this Fantasyland classic is perfect for all ages and offers a cool break from the Florida heat. The queue features a whimsical clock tower facade that puts on a show every 15 minutes.