"it's a small world" Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, "it's a small world" averaged 8.1 minutes, peaking at 60. That is the 28th longest queue of 37 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 17.4 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 5.7 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 10.4.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
No height requirement
Intensity
Gentle
Type
Dark ride
Ride length
15 min
Best for ages
0+
Rider Switch
Not available
Accessibility
Wheelchair / easy transfer
Gets you wet
No

The happiest, most colorful boat ride ever—this earworm tune will stick with you all day!

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
6.5 min
Monday
10.4 min
Tuesday
8 min
Wednesday
5.7 min
Thursday
8.1 min
Friday
9.4 min
Saturday
8.8 min
28-day average
8.1 min
Longest wait recorded
60 min
Past week vs. before
+58% (11.2 min)

"it's a small world" FAQs

How long is the wait for "it's a small world"?

"it's a small world" has averaged 8.1 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 60 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride "it's a small world"?

Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 5.7 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 10.4 minutes. Riding first thing after Disneyland opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride "it's a small world"?

"it's a small world" has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.

How long is "it's a small world"?

The ride itself lasts about 15 minutes. It is a dark ride rated gentle for intensity.

Are waits for "it's a small world" getting longer?

Waits are up 58% over the past week, averaging 11.2 minutes compared with 7.1 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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