"it's a small world" Wait Times
Average that day
5min
Thu, May 9
Hours
8am–8pm
Special ticketed event 8pm–1am
Range
5–10 min
Low 8:24am · high 3:42pm
Average
5 min
That day
Photo: Disney
Located in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park within the Disneyland Resort, "it's a small world" is a slow-paced boat ride that takes guests on a musical journey through diverse global scenes. Known for its iconic song and vibrant displays, the attraction appeals to visitors of all ages and requires no minimum height to enjoy. The ride combines gentle water elements with lively audio to create a universally accessible experience.
Thursday, May 9 vs a typical Thursday
Standby wait through the day, against the average of the last 8 Thursdays
Average
5 min
Lowest
5 min 8:24am
Highest
10 min 3:42pm
Best times to go
Average standby by weekday and hour
Average standby each hour, day by day
Not enough history yet to show a weekly pattern.
History
Average
14 min
Lowest
5 min Jan 26
Highest
36 min Dec 3
Average
13 min
Lowest
5 min Jun 21
Highest
31 min Nov 23
Average
15 min
Lowest
7 min Aug 2026
Highest
32 min Nov 2024
Average
15 min
Lowest
12 min 2026
Highest
18 min 2022
Ride status
Down once for 17m in total
- 8:00am – 8:18am 17m
Broke down on 24 of the 30 days it ran in the last 30 days.