Disney World rides with the shortest waits (skip-the-headliners list)
Over the last 30 days, Disney World's lowest-wait rides averaged 7–9 min of posted standby wait (Star Tours – The Adventures Continue: 7 min at Hollywood Studios, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel: 8 min at Magic Kingdom, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros: 9 min at EPCOT), vs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: 83 min and Test Track: 70 min.
Data updated · Source: Disney's posted standby waits from the public wait feed, averaged over the last 30 days
Lowest average waits
| Ride | Park | Avg posted wait | Typical daily peak | Days logged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Tours – The Adventures Continue | Hollywood Studios | 7 min | 19 min | 30 |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Magic Kingdom | 8 min | 14 min | 30 |
| Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros | EPCOT | 9 min | 18 min | 30 |
| Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover | Magic Kingdom | 9 min | 21 min | 30 |
| The Magic Carpets of Aladdin | Magic Kingdom | 10 min | 22 min | 30 |
| Mad Tea Party | Magic Kingdom | 10 min | 21 min | 30 |
| Wildlife Express Train | Animal Kingdom | 10 min | 18 min | 30 |
| Journey Into Imagination With Figment | EPCOT | 11 min | 26 min | 30 |
| Tomorrowland Speedway | Magic Kingdom | 11 min | 27 min | 30 |
| The Barnstormer | Magic Kingdom | 12 min | 27 min | 30 |
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Magic Kingdom | 12 min | 34 min | 30 |
| "it's a small world" | Magic Kingdom | 12 min | 30 min | 30 |
| Astro Orbiter | Magic Kingdom | 13 min | 31 min | 30 |
| Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid | Magic Kingdom | 13 min | 31 min | 30 |
| The Seas with Nemo & Friends | EPCOT | 14 min | 42 min | 30 |
The headliners, for contrast
| Ride | Park | Avg posted wait | Typical daily peak | Days logged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | 83 min | 127 min | 30 |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 70 min | 104 min | 29 |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | 65 min | 95 min | 30 |
| Frozen Ever After | EPCOT | 58 min | 86 min | 30 |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | 57 min | 94 min | 30 |
Avg posted wait = the average of Disney's posted standby times while the ride was operating, over the last 30 days. Typical daily peak = the average of each day's highest posted wait. Headliners = the rides with the longest averages. Shows, walk-throughs, play areas and character meets aren't listed, and nor are closed rides or rides that haven't posted a wait in the last few days.
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Short-wait rides FAQ
Which Disney World rides have the shortest waits?
Ranked by average posted standby wait over the last 30 days: Star Tours – The Adventures Continue: 7 min (Hollywood Studios, typical daily peak 19 min); Prince Charming Regal Carrousel: 8 min (Magic Kingdom, typical daily peak 14 min); Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros: 9 min (EPCOT, typical daily peak 18 min); Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover: 9 min (Magic Kingdom, typical daily peak 21 min); The Magic Carpets of Aladdin: 10 min (Magic Kingdom, typical daily peak 22 min).
How long are the waits for Disney World's headliners?
The longest average posted standby waits over the last 30 days: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: 83 min (EPCOT, typical daily peak 127 min); Test Track: 70 min (EPCOT, typical daily peak 104 min); Slinky Dog Dash: 65 min (Hollywood Studios, typical daily peak 95 min); Frozen Ever After: 58 min (EPCOT, typical daily peak 86 min); TRON Lightcycle / Run: 57 min (Magic Kingdom, typical daily peak 94 min). The lowest-wait rides on this page averaged 7–9 min.