Skull Island: Reign of Kong Wait Times
Over the last 17 days, Skull Island: Reign of Kong averaged 18.5 minutes, peaking at 80. That is the 5th longest queue of 17 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 17.5 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 5.3 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 28.5.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- 36" (3'0")
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Type
- Dark ride
- Ride length
- 5 min
- Best for ages
- 6+
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- No
Face massive animatronic creatures in this dark, intense journey through Kong's terrifying domain!
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 17 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong FAQs
How long is the wait for Skull Island: Reign of Kong?
Skull Island: Reign of Kong has averaged 18.5 minutes over the last 17 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 80 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong?
Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 5.3 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 28.5 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong?
Riders must be at least 36 inches (3'0") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.
How long is Skull Island: Reign of Kong?
The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a dark ride rated moderate for intensity.
Are waits for Skull Island: Reign of Kong getting longer?
Waits are down 52% over the past week, averaging 11.3 minutes compared with 23.5 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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