Is "it's a small world" worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, "it's a small world"'s posted standby wait averaged 12 min, from 5 min around 8 AM to 18 min around 12 PM. 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) | 6 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 9 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 14 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (90 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Lightning Lane
"it's a small world" offers Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Is Lightning Lane worth it for "it's a small world"?
Questions
How long is the wait for "it's a small world" on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), "it's a small world" averaged about 6 min on a quiet day, 9 min on a typical day and 14 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
Does "it's a small world" have Lightning Lane?
Yes: "it's a small world" offers Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,478 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.