Best Time to Ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
Board a clamshell Omnimover vehicle and descend beneath the waves in this Fantasyland dark ride that retells the story of The Little Mermaid through vibrant scenes, catchy songs, and impressive audio-animatronic figures including a show-stopping Ursula. The ride transitions from above to below the ocean surface with clever lighting and bubble effects. The standby queue winds through Prince Eric's seaside castle with interactive features. A great ride for all ages with typically moderate waits.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid averages 26 minutes at 11 PM on Wednesdays but only 5 minutes at 1 AM on Sundays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
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| Mon | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | |||||
| Tue | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | ||||
| Wed | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 26 | |||||
| Thu | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | |||||
| Fri | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | ||||
| Sat | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 20 | ||||
| Sun | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Tips for Riding Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid with Minimal Wait
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid at Magic Kingdom averages a 10-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 10PM (5min) and longest around 4PM (14min) — a 9-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Friday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 6 minutes. Avoid Thursday if possible — waits average 15 minutes.
Pro tip: Arrive at Magic Kingdom before opening and head to Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.
Predicted wait for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid — 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.
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid — ride facts
- Location
- Fantasyland · Magic Kingdom
- Type
- Gentle ride
- Ride length
- ~6 min
- Setting
- Indoor (climate-controlled)
- Lightning Lane
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Board a clamshell Omnimover vehicle and descend beneath the waves in this Fantasyland dark ride that retells the story of The Little Mermaid through vibrant scenes, catchy songs, and impressive audio-animatronic figures including a show-stopping Ursula. The ride transitions from above to below the ocean surface with clever lighting and bubble effects. The standby queue winds through Prince Eric's seaside castle with interactive features. A great ride for all ages with typically moderate waits.
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