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"it's a small world" Wait Times

Disneyland Resort · Disneyland Park
Refurbishment coming up
Oct 30, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026

Average that day

10min

Thu, May 16

Hours

8am–11pm

Posted hours

Range

5–20 min

Low 9:17am · high 11:59am

Average

10 min

That day

"it's a small world" 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.

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Lightning Lane
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Thursday, May 16 vs a typical Thursday

Standby wait through the day, against the average of the last 8 Thursdays

Average

10 min

Lowest

5 min 9:17am

Highest

20 min 11:59am

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 5 times for 1h 55m in total

8:02am Running Down 11:02pm
  • 8:02am – 8:26am 23m
  • 2:50pm – 3:08pm 18m
  • 3:26pm – 3:35pm 9m
  • 6:29pm – 7:15pm 45m
  • 8:30pm – 8:50pm 20m

Broke down on 23 of the 30 days it ran in the last 30 days.

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