Best Time to Ride The Hall of Presidents
The Hall of Presidents at a glance
- Show length
- About 22 minutes, not counting the wait
- Average standby wait
- 15 minutes (last 30 days)
- Shortest waits
- Around 10AM (avg 15 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
- Latest status
- Closed (latest check 7:23 AM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
- Breakdowns (90 days)
- 14 unplanned breakdowns, median 45 min · down on 12 of 83 tracked days (~14%)
- Forecast accuracy
- Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 24 of 24 scored days (100%), average miss 2 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
The Hall of Presidents is an attraction in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 22 minutes. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
The Hall of Presidents averages 16 minutes at 10 AM on Thursdays but only 15 minutes at 12 PM on Thursdays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
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| Mon | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||||||
| Tue | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||||||||
| Wed | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Thu | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |||||
| Fri | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||||||||
| Sat | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |||||
| Sun | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Tips for Riding The Hall of Presidents with Minimal Wait
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom averages a 15-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 10AM (15min) and longest around 9AM (16min) — a 1-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Pro tip: the shortest waits in this data come early in the day (around 10AM), so heading to The Hall of Presidents soon after you arrive at Magic Kingdom pays off.
Predicted wait for The Hall of Presidents — 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.
The Hall of Presidents — ride facts
- Location
- Liberty Square · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Show
- Show length
- ~22 min
- Setting
- Indoor (climate-controlled)
The Hall of Presidents is an attraction in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 22 minutes. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Hall of Presidents?
The Hall of Presidents lasts roughly 22 minutes, not counting the wait in line.
How long is the wait for The Hall of Presidents?
Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom averaged 15 minutes and peaked at 25 minutes, based on 2,544 live wait readings.
What is the best time to ride The Hall of Presidents?
Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride The Hall of Presidents is around 10AM when average waits are 15 minutes. The worst time is 9AM with 16-minute average waits.
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