"it's a small world" Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, "it's a small world" averaged 10.9 minutes, peaking at 55. That is the 18th longest queue of 30 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 17.3 minutes. Fridays have been quietest at 6.1 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 17.9.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- No height requirement
- Intensity
- Gentle
- Type
- Dark ride
- Ride length
- 13 min
- Best for ages
- 0+
- Rider Switch
- Not available
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair / easy transfer
- Gets you wet
- No
Catchy song and colorful dolls from around the world - kids absolutely love it!
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Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
"it's a small world" FAQs
How long is the wait for "it's a small world"?
"it's a small world" has averaged 10.9 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 "it's a small world"?
Friday has been the quietest day, averaging 6.1 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 17.9 minutes. Riding first thing after Magic Kingdom 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 13 minutes. It is a dark ride rated gentle for intensity.
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