Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Wait Times Today
When to go
TypicalFridays, Jun 11, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark is typically best between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, when waits are around 32 minutes. Waits are typically highest between 7:45 PM and 9:00 PM.
Today vs a typical Friday
Typicalp25–p75 band, Jun 11, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026Table: today's samples vs the typical band
| Time | Observed | Typical p25–p75 |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | — | 24–45 min (n=76) |
| 2:15 PM | — | 30–45 min (n=90) |
| 2:30 PM | — | 30–45 min (n=90) |
| 2:45 PM | — | 25–35 min (n=90) |
| 3:00 PM | — | 25–35 min (n=90) |
| 3:15 PM | — | 25–45 min (n=90) |
| 3:30 PM | — | 30–55 min (n=90) |
| 3:45 PM | — | 26–55 min (n=90) |
| 4:00 PM | — | 30–45 min (n=90) |
| 4:15 PM | — | 40–55 min (n=90) |
| 4:30 PM | — | 30–50 min (n=90) |
| 4:45 PM | — | 41–50 min (n=90) |
| 5:00 PM | — | 45–50 min (n=90) |
| 5:15 PM | — | 41–60 min (n=90) |
| 5:30 PM | — | 30–70 min (n=90) |
| 5:45 PM | — | 42–75 min (n=90) |
| 6:00 PM | — | 41–60 min (n=90) |
| 6:15 PM | — | 45–60 min (n=90) |
| 6:30 PM | — | 45–59 min (n=90) |
| 6:45 PM | — | 45–65 min (n=90) |
| 7:00 PM | — | 50–75 min (n=90) |
| 7:15 PM | — | 55–75 min (n=89) |
| 7:30 PM | — | 65–75 min (n=90) |
| 7:45 PM | — | 65–75 min (n=90) |
| 8:00 PM | — | 65–75 min (n=90) |
| 8:15 PM | — | 65–75 min (n=90) |
| 8:30 PM | — | 65–75 min (n=90) |
| 8:45 PM | — | 60–85 min (n=90) |
Pick your day & hour
Typicalmedian by weekday × hourLightest & heaviest hour by weekday
- Sun: lightest 10 PM (16 min), heaviest 5 PM (65 min)
- Mon: lightest 3 PM (38 min), heaviest 8 PM (62 min)
- Tue: lightest 8 PM (14 min), heaviest 4 PM (46 min)
- Wed: lightest 3 PM (40 min), heaviest 7 PM (72 min)
- Thu: lightest 10 PM (14 min), heaviest 5 PM (60 min)
- Fri: lightest 2 PM (35 min), heaviest 8 PM (74 min)
- Sat: lightest 3 PM (43 min), heaviest 8 PM (85 min)
Month by month
Typical9 months · p25–p75 with medianBusiest month in this window: Aug 2024 (median 60 min). Calmest: Oct 2026 (35 min). Bars are the p25–p75 range; the navy tick is the median.
View seasonality as a table
| Month | Typical p25–p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 40–75 min (n=3,819) | 60 min |
| Sep 2024 | 40–80 min (n=12,979) | 60 min |
| Oct 2024 | 25–75 min (n=14,265) | 50 min |
| Aug 2025 | 30–65 min (n=8,934) | 50 min |
| Sep 2025 | 30–70 min (n=13,923) | 50 min |
| Oct 2025 | 30–75 min (n=14,851) | 60 min |
| Aug 2026 | 30–55 min (n=4,791) | 45 min |
| Sep 2026 | 30–65 min (n=14,135) | 50 min |
| Oct 2026 | 20–50 min (n=3,884) | 35 min |
Will it be running?
TypicalJun 11, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026Uptime 100% over the last 49 days (n=22,819) — no recurring downtime windows. If it does go down mid-visit, the board shows downtime, never a made-up number.
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What is the best time to ride Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark?
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark is typically best between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, when waits are around 32 minutes. Waits are typically highest between 7:45 PM and 9:00 PM. This reflects typical waits for a Friday from our minute-by-minute history — not a live forecast.
How long is the wait for Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark?
On a typical Friday, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark waits mostly sit between 24 and 85 minutes (the middle half of our observations), with the busiest stretches reaching about 95 minutes.
When does Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Lightning Lane sell out?
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Lightning Lane sold out on about 100% of the 49 days we tracked; on those days it was typically gone by 5:18 PM. Busier days sell out earlier.
Where does the Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark wait-time data come from?
Mickey Alerts records Disney's posted standby waits at Disney California Adventure every minute and summarizes historical patterns in 15-minute decision windows, always as ranges with sample sizes — never single-point guesses.
Where can I see the current Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark wait?
This page shows the latest posted wait next to our model's estimate while the park is open, and the Disney California Adventure wait-times board shows every attraction at once.