Best Time to Ride Slinky Dog Dash
Slinky Dog Dash at a glance
- Ride length
- About 2 minutes, not counting the wait
- Height requirement
- 38" (97 cm) or taller
- Average standby wait
- 65 minutes (last 30 days)
- Shortest waits
- Around 8PM (avg 47 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
- Latest status
- Operating · 70 min posted wait (latest check 5:38 PM park time, Oct 19) · Downtime history
- Breakdowns (90 days)
- 159 unplanned breakdowns, median 47 min · down on 79 of 87 tracked days (~91%)
- Forecast accuracy
- Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 13 of 30 scored days (43%), average miss 13 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy
Slinky Dog Dash is an attraction in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. It lasts about 2 minutes. Minimum height: 38 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer to Wheelchair.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Slinky Dog Dash averages 85 minutes at 1 PM on Saturdays but only 22 minutes at 10 PM on Wednesdays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 79 | 67 | 64 | 75 | 82 | 64 | 65 | 76 | 58 | 64 | 62 | 58 | 49 | 70 | |||
| Tue | 58 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 59 | 54 | 63 | 60 | 51 | 43 | 35 | |||
| Wed | 52 | 47 | 54 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 53 | 48 | 54 | 49 | 42 | 38 | 28 | 22 | ||
| Thu | 68 | 62 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 61 | 79 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 66 | 59 | 45 | 35 | |||
| Fri | 61 | 71 | 63 | 68 | 76 | 70 | 84 | 80 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 71 | 61 | ||||
| Sat | 61 | 68 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 85 | 77 | 77 | 82 | 76 | 69 | 64 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | |
| Sun | 90 | 77 | 80 | 75 | 79 | 71 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 49 | 55 |
Tips for Riding Slinky Dog Dash with Minimal Wait
Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios averages a 65-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8PM (47min) and longest around 12PM (73min) — a 26-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 49 minutes. Avoid Friday if possible — waits average 72 minutes.
Predicted wait for Slinky Dog Dash — 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.
Slinky Dog Dash — ride facts
- Location
- Toy Story Land · Hollywood Studios
- Type
- Thrill ride
- Ride length
- ~2 min
- Height requirement
- 38" or taller
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Slinky Dog Dash is an attraction in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. It lasts about 2 minutes. Minimum height: 38 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer to Wheelchair.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Slinky Dog Dash?
Slinky Dog Dash lasts roughly 2 minutes, not counting the wait in line.
How long is the wait for Slinky Dog Dash?
Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios averaged 65 minutes and peaked at 145 minutes, based on 3,344 live wait readings.
What is the best time to ride Slinky Dog Dash?
Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Slinky Dog Dash is around 8PM when average waits are 47 minutes. The worst time is 12PM with 73-minute average waits.
What is the best day to ride Slinky Dog Dash?
Wednesday tends to have the shortest waits for Slinky Dog Dash, averaging 49 minutes.
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