Pirates of the Caribbean Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Pirates of the Caribbean averaged 21.2 minutes, peaking at 55. That is the 11th longest queue of 35 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 19 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 17.3 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 23.9.
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
Sail through pirate battles and treasure caves in Disney's most iconic boat ride—a must-do classic!
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Pirates of the Caribbean FAQs
How long is the wait for Pirates of the Caribbean?
Pirates of the Caribbean has averaged 21.2 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 55 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Pirates of the Caribbean?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 17.3 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 23.9 minutes. Riding first thing after Disneyland opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Pirates of the Caribbean?
Pirates of the Caribbean has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.
How long is Pirates of the Caribbean?
The ride itself lasts about 15 minutes. It is a dark ride rated gentle for intensity.
Are waits for Pirates of the Caribbean getting longer?
Waits are up 11% over the past week, averaging 22.9 minutes compared with 20.6 minutes over the preceding weeks.
Plan around Pirates of the Caribbean
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