Golden Zephyr Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Golden Zephyr averaged 6 minutes, peaking at 25. That is the 21st longest queue of 24 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 20 minutes. Fridays have been quietest at 5 minutes on average, Sundays busiest at 7.1.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Golden Zephyr FAQs
How long is the wait for Golden Zephyr?
Golden Zephyr has averaged 6 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 25 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Golden Zephyr?
Friday has been the quietest day, averaging 5 minutes, while Sunday has been the busiest at 7.1 minutes. Riding first thing after Disney California Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.
Are waits for Golden Zephyr getting longer?
Waits are down 15% over the past week, averaging 5.3 minutes compared with 6.2 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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