The Cat in The Hat Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, The Cat in The Hat averaged 10.1 minutes, peaking at 45. That is the 15th longest queue of 18 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 25.2 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 8.2 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 14.1.

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Ride facts

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

Spin through the beloved storybook with colorful scenes and gentle fun perfect for little ones!

Wait times by day of the week

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

Sunday
8.2 min
Monday
8.5 min
Tuesday
10.6 min
Wednesday
11.1 min
Thursday
9.2 min
Friday
9 min
Saturday
14.1 min
28-day average
10.1 min
Longest wait recorded
45 min
Past week vs. before
Steady at 10.4 min

The Cat in The Hat FAQs

How long is the wait for The Cat in The Hat?

The Cat in The Hat has averaged 10.1 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 45 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride The Cat in The Hat?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 8.2 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 14.1 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride The Cat in The Hat?

The Cat in The Hat has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.

How long is The Cat in The Hat?

The ride itself lasts about 4 minutes. It is a dark ride rated gentle for intensity.

Plan around The Cat in The Hat

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