7 Rides With the Longest Lines at Magic Kingdom: Know Before You Go
Some popular rides at Magic Kingdom have very long lines that you'll want to be aware of to plan accordingly.
On this page, we'll explain which rides typically have the longest lines at Magic Kingdom, how long the wait is on average, and what to expect from the ride itself.
Table of Contents
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Haunted Mansion
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Big Thunder Mountain
1. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Wait Time
74 minutes is the average wait time.
During the peak season, it's very common to see wait times of almost up to 3 hours during these times.
If you are visiting during peak season, consider investing in a Disney Genie Plus Pass (which allows visitors to skip the regular lines to the majority of popular rides and shows at a Disney Park, by using the faster Lightning Lane line) to make the most of your visit.
About the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride
As one of the newer rides in the park (2014), this fan-favorite steel roller coaster takes riders through an indoor and outdoor adventure.
This family-friendly ride features cartoonish architecture and many details from the actual film.
It also showcases the 'tilting vehicle' technology, which allows riders to have the most realistic feel of tilting in an actual mine craft.
Location
Fantasyland
2. Space Mountain
Wait Time
50 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 2 to 3 hours during peak season.
About the Space Mountain Ride
Space Mountain begins by entering a futuristic tunnel, where the lights move forward to backward in a rapid pattern.
After that, riders will slowly ride by a space shuttle, and that's when the real ride begins, as riders are launched into darkness.
Location
Tomorrowland
3. Haunted Mansion
Wait Time
45 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 1.5 hours during peak season.
About the Haunted Mansion Ride
Haunted Mansion is a dark-lit ride, where visitors will hop inside of doom buggy vehicles and get a first-hand experience of what a real haunted house looks like.
Riders can expect to see dozens of ghosts living out their lives as if nothing has changed (inside and outside of the mansion), a graveyard, an invisible pianist, and a narrator informing you of every detail throughout the ride.
If you're planning to visit during the busier seasons, you'll want to be familiar with our best Magic Kingdom tips to spend less time waiting in lines, and to maximize your time and money.
Location
Liberty Square
4. Tomorrowland Speedway
Wait Time
45 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of at least 1.5 hours during peak season.
About the Tomorrowland Speedway Ride
One of the most fun and hands-on rides at the park, Tomorrowland Speedway allows you to hop inside your own gas-powered vehicle as a driver, and take it out for a ride around the track against other cars.
5. Peter Pan's Flight
Wait Time
40 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 2-2.5 hours during peak season.
About the Peter Pan's Flight Ride
Board your pirate ship and sail across the skies with the one and only, Peter Pan!
In this ride, you'll visit Neverland, help Peter defeat Captain Hook, and avoid the crocodiles to get back home!
Location
Fantasyland
6. Pirates of the Caribbean
Wait Time
35 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 2 hours during peak season.
About the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride
This ride will take you through the voyage of a certain group of pirates, and their adventures and troubles.
This is easily one of the most immersive rides, as the moment that you hop on the boat you will notice the distinct 'smell'. The atmosphere is a mixture of water, pirates, and even the soft banjo playing in the background.
Location
Adventureland
7. Big Thunder Mountain
Wait Time
30 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 1.5 hours during peak season.
About the Big Thunder Mountain Ride
Riders will be exposed to small mine towns, the inside of a mountain, the top of a mountain, and everything in between.
This ride will take riders through several different environments in a short period, never allowing guests to anticipate where they'll visit next.
Location
Frontierland
Honorary Mentions
Jungle Cruise
Wait Time
30 minutes is the average wait time.
It's not uncommon to see wait times of 1 hour during peak season.
About the Jungle Cruise Ride
In this ride, you'll hop on the water and try to navigate the waters around the dangerous beasts.
This riverboat can hold up to 30 guests in a boat per ride, and the hilarious captains will use their humor to make it an amazing experience for everyone.
Location
Adventureland
(Retired) Splash Mountain
Although everyone knows about the massive fall that this ride has, Splash Mountain does a great job of keeping riders on the edge of their seats.
There are several times when the build-up of the climb seems like it's time for the massive fall, only for the ride to turn in a different direction.
Location
Frontierland