Best Time to Ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Magic Kingdom · Based on 4,277 real wait time data points logged Sep 17–Oct 17, 2026 · park-local time

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at a glance

Ride length
About 2 minutes, not counting the wait
Average standby wait
10 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits
Around 8AM (avg 5 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
Latest status
Operating · 10 min posted wait (latest check 12:49 PM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days)
63 unplanned breakdowns, median 55 min · down on 47 of 90 tracked days (~52%)
Forecast accuracy
Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 26 of 26 scored days (100%), average miss 2 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 2 minutes. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: Must Transfer to Wheelchair and Wheelchair Access Vehicle.

Spinning Ride ~2 min ride Adventureland Lightning Lane Multi Pass
8AM
Shortest average wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Arrive around 8AM for an average wait of just 5 minutes. That's 10 minutes shorter than the peak time (11AM, 15min avg). Best day of the week: Tuesday (6min avg).
10m
Average Wait
5m
Best Time Wait
15m
Peak Time Wait
45m
Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

8AM 5m Best
9AM 7m Good
10AM 13m Busy
11AM 15m Peak
12PM 14m Peak
1PM 12m Busy
2PM 9m Busy
3PM 11m Busy
4PM 9m Busy
5PM 11m Busy
6PM 13m Busy
7PM 9m Busy
8PM 6m Good
9PM 5m Best
10PM 5m Best
11PM 5m Best

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin averages 27 minutes at 11 AM on Mondays but only 5 minutes at 8 PM on Thursdays.

7a 8a 9a 10a 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p 7p 8p 9p 10p 11p
Mon 8 21 27 24 19 12 19 15 14 18 16 6 5 5 5
Tue 5 7 10 11 9 5 5 5 5 6 7 6 5 5 5 5
Wed 6 9 18 22 22 18 12 19 14 17 16 13 7 5 5
Thu 5 5 6 7 6 7 7 8 7 7 7 6 5 5 5 5
Fri 5 5 7 10 8 7 5 6 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Sat 5 8 16 18 21 18 12 15 13 18 18 14 7 5 5 5
Sun 5 8 10 10 10 9 8 11 10 9 12 6 5 5 5 5

Tips for Riding The Magic Carpets of Aladdin with Minimal Wait

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom averages a 10-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (5min) and longest around 11AM (15min) — a 10-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Tuesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 6 minutes. Avoid Monday if possible — waits average 15 minutes.

Pro tip: the shortest waits in this data come early in the day (around 8AM), so heading to The Magic Carpets of Aladdin soon after you arrive at Magic Kingdom pays off.

Predicted wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 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
18min
Tomorrow
13min
Mon 19
20min
Tue 20
8min
Wed 21
18min
Thu 22
5min
Fri 23
5min

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 Magic Carpets of Aladdin — ride facts

Location
Adventureland · Magic Kingdom
Type
Spinning ride
Ride length
~2 min
Setting
Outdoor
Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane Multi Pass

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 2 minutes. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: Must Transfer to Wheelchair and Wheelchair Access Vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin lasts roughly 2 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

How long is the wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom averaged 10 minutes and peaked at 45 minutes, based on 4,277 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is around 8AM when average waits are 5 minutes. The worst time is 11AM with 15-minute average waits.

What is the best day to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

Tuesday tends to have the shortest waits for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, averaging 6 minutes.

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