Best Time to Ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Hollywood Studios · Based on 3,736 real wait time data points logged Sep 17–Oct 16, 2026 · park-local time

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ at a glance

Height requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 39 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 8AM (avg 18 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
Latest status: Closed (latest check 2:12 AM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 38 unplanned breakdowns, median 21 min · down on 32 of 90 tracked days (~36%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 17 of 30 scored days (57%), average miss 10 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ is an attraction in Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Studios. Minimum height: 40 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. It is indoors.

Thrill Ride 40" min height Sunset Boulevard Lightning Lane Multi Pass

8AM

Shortest average wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Arrive around 8AM for an average wait of just 18 minutes. That's 27 minutes shorter than the peak time (6PM, 45min avg). Best day of the week: Tuesday (34min avg).

39m

Average Wait

18m

Best Time Wait

45m

Peak Time Wait

120m

Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

8AM 18m Best

9AM 28m Good

10AM 41m Busy

11AM 44m Busy

12PM 44m Busy

1PM 43m Busy

2PM 44m Busy

3PM 42m Busy

4PM 39m Busy

5PM 38m Busy

6PM 45m Busy

7PM 40m Busy

8PM 38m Busy

9PM 27m Few readings

10PM 21m Few readings

11PM 25m Few readings

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ averages 65 minutes at 2 PM on Sundays but only 13 minutes at 8 AM on Wednesdays.

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	19	34	37	52	40	50	37	42	28	31	34	24	24	13
Tue	15	21	37	34	36	32	31	29	32	36	52	32	41	50
Wed	13	17	38	46	54	45	41	33	32	27	39	43	40	27	20
Thu	14	20	34	36	32	39	35	34	32	39	35	41	39	35
Fri	15	32	46	47	52	42	54	51	55	45	57	61	49	50
Sat	23	38	51	48	49	46	46	50	43	39	45	36	32	25	25	25
Sun	26	30	42	48	47	50	65	56	52	43	49	37	33	35

Tips for Riding The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ with Minimal Wait

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ at Hollywood Studios averages a 39-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (18min) and longest around 6PM (45min) — a 27-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Tuesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 34 minutes. Avoid Friday if possible — waits average 48 minutes.

Pro tip: the shortest waits in this data come early in the day (around 8AM), so heading to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ soon after you arrive at Hollywood Studios pays off.

Predicted wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ — 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

61min

Tomorrow

69min

Mon 19

54min

Tue 20

53min

Wed 21

61min

Thu 22

55min

Fri 23

69min

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 Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ — ride facts

Location: Sunset Boulevard · Hollywood Studios
Type: Thrill ride
Height requirement: 40" or taller
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Frequently asked questions

How long is the wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ at Hollywood Studios averaged 39 minutes and peaked at 120 minutes, based on 3,736 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™?

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ is around 8AM when average waits are 18 minutes. The worst time is 6PM with 45-minute average waits.

What is the best day to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™?

Tuesday tends to have the shortest waits for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™, averaging 34 minutes.

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Full Wait Time History Uptime & Reliability Back to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	19	34	37	52	40	50	37	42	28	31	34	24	24	13
Tue	15	21	37	34	36	32	31	29	32	36	52	32	41	50
Wed	13	17	38	46	54	45	41	33	32	27	39	43	40	27	20
Thu	14	20	34	36	32	39	35	34	32	39	35	41	39	35
Fri	15	32	46	47	52	42	54	51	55	45	57	61	49	50
Sat	23	38	51	48	49	46	46	50	43	39	45	36	32	25	25	25
Sun	26	30	42	48	47	50	65	56	52	43	49	37	33	35

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	19	34	37	52	40	50	37	42	28	31	34	24	24	13
Tue	15	21	37	34	36	32	31	29	32	36	52	32	41	50
Wed	13	17	38	46	54	45	41	33	32	27	39	43	40	27	20
Thu	14	20	34	36	32	39	35	34	32	39	35	41	39	35
Fri	15	32	46	47	52	42	54	51	55	45	57	61	49	50
Sat	23	38	51	48	49	46	46	50	43	39	45	36	32	25	25	25
Sun	26	30	42	48	47	50	65	56	52	43	49	37	33	35

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	19	34	37	52	40	50	37	42	28	31	34	24	24	13
Tue	15	21	37	34	36	32	31	29	32	36	52	32	41	50
Wed	13	17	38	46	54	45	41	33	32	27	39	43	40	27	20
Thu	14	20	34	36	32	39	35	34	32	39	35	41	39	35
Fri	15	32	46	47	52	42	54	51	55	45	57	61	49	50
Sat	23	38	51	48	49	46	46	50	43	39	45	36	32	25	25	25
Sun	26	30	42	48	47	50	65	56	52	43	49	37	33	35