Best Time to Ride Slinky Dog Dash

Hollywood Studios · Based on 2485 real wait time data points

Ride Slinky Dog on a family-friendly roller coaster that Andy has assembled from his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Kit in Toy Story Land. The coaster features two launches, smooth curves, and fun dips through an oversized backyard setting where you're the size of a toy. The second half includes a surprise launch moment that catches first-time riders off guard. One of Hollywood Studios' most popular rides — rope drop or Lightning Lane recommended. Especially beautiful at night with colorful toy-themed lighting.

Thrill Ride ~2 min 38" min height Toy Story Land Lightning Lane Multi Pass
10PM
Shortest average wait for Slinky Dog Dash
Arrive around 10PM for an average wait of just 33 minutes. That's 35 minutes shorter than the peak time (12PM, 68min avg). Best day of the week: Thursday (56min avg).
61m
Average Wait
33m
Best Time Wait
68m
Peak Time Wait
140m
Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

7AM 0m Best
8AM 55m Busy
9AM 59m Busy
10AM 63m Busy
11AM 67m Busy
12PM 68m Busy
1PM 64m Busy
2PM 59m Busy
3PM 59m Busy
4PM 62m Busy
5PM 64m Busy
6PM 67m Busy
7PM 66m Busy
8PM 57m Busy
9PM 52m Busy
10PM 33m Best
11PM 33m Best

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

Slinky Dog Dash averages 102 minutes at 11 PM on Fridays but only 18 minutes at 4 AM on Thursdays.

7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p 7p 8p 9p 10p 11p
Mon 60 53 73 71 61 61 55 54 54 54 58 55
Tue 64 73 72 73 86 68 63 64 63 71 68 60
Wed 55 60 58 64 67 66 59 59 58 57 64 53
Thu 56 60 63 68 70 71 62 60 61 58 62 59
Fri 52 57 57 61 64 63 63 73 87 82 93 102
Sat 50 56 58 65 59 64 57 55 53 63 67 58
Sun 50 55 59 67 66 53 56 48 57 63 64 69

Tips for Riding Slinky Dog Dash with Minimal Wait

Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios averages a 61-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 10PM (33min) and longest around 12PM (68min) — a 35-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Thursday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 56 minutes. Avoid Friday if possible — waits average 68 minutes.

Pro tip: Arrive at Hollywood Studios before opening and head to Slinky Dog Dash first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.

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.

Today
66min
Tomorrow
64min
Sun 6
60min
Mon 7
69min
Tue 8
76min
Wed 9
61min
Thu 10
67min

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

Ride Slinky Dog on a family-friendly roller coaster that Andy has assembled from his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Kit in Toy Story Land. The coaster features two launches, smooth curves, and fun dips through an oversized backyard setting where you're the size of a toy. The second half includes a surprise launch moment that catches first-time riders off guard. One of Hollywood Studios' most popular rides — rope drop or Lightning Lane recommended. Especially beautiful at night with colorful toy-themed lighting.

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