Meet Ariel at Her Grotto Wait Times
Latest posted standby wait today: 25 minutes (latest check 5:26 PM park time, Oct 16)
Venture into a seaside grotto, where you’ll find Ariel among her treasures. She has gadgets and gizmos aplenty, and she’s always happy to make new friends—especially human ones. She wants to be where the people are, so stop by and make her dream come true!
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto — Average Wait by Hour
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto — Average Wait by Day of Week
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto — Wait Times by Day
| Day | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 25m | 60m | |
| Tuesday | 18m | 45m | |
| Wednesday | 27m | 60m | |
| Thursday | 23m | 50m | |
| Friday | 19m | 45m | |
| Saturday | 24m | 55m | |
| Sunday | 20m | 50m |
Predicted wait for Meet Ariel at Her Grotto — 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.
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto — ride facts
- Location
- Fantasyland · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Interactive
Venture into a seaside grotto, where you’ll find Ariel among her treasures. She has gadgets and gizmos aplenty, and she’s always happy to make new friends—especially human ones. She wants to be where the people are, so stop by and make her dream come true!
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wait time for Meet Ariel at Her Grotto at Magic Kingdom?
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto at Magic Kingdom averages a 25-minute posted wait based on 73,225 real observations. Waits are usually lowest around 9AM, averaging 17 minutes.
What is the best time to ride Meet Ariel at Her Grotto at Magic Kingdom?
The best time to ride Meet Ariel at Her Grotto at Magic Kingdom is around 9AM, when waits average 17 minutes. Tuesday is typically the lightest day of the week, averaging 18 minutes.
How long is the wait for Meet Ariel at Her Grotto on a busy day?
Across the 73,225 wait readings behind this page, the longest posted wait for Meet Ariel at Her Grotto was 65 minutes and the average was 25 minutes.