The Cat in The Hat Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, The Cat in The Hat averaged 9.3 minutes, peaking at 60. That is the 13th longest queue of 18 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 21.3 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 5.6 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 16.1.
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 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
The Cat in The Hat FAQs
How long is the wait for The Cat in The Hat?
The Cat in The Hat has averaged 9.3 minutes over the last 29 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 The Cat in The Hat?
Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 5.6 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 16.1 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.
Are waits for The Cat in The Hat getting longer?
Waits are up 28% over the past week, averaging 11.1 minutes compared with 8.7 minutes over the preceding weeks.
Plan around The Cat in The Hat
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