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Magic Kingdom Wait Times — Live & Predicted

Thursday, October 15 · 50 attractions

SnapshotThursday typical waits · snapshot as of Thursday, Oct 15, 6:33 AM ET · data through 2026-10-14

The shape of a typical Thursday

Typicalpark-level p25–p75, Thursdays · data through 2026-10-14
12 AM10:30 AM1:45 PM5 PM8:15 PM

Lightest: ~12:45 AM (median ~5 min). Heaviest around 8:30 PM at 5–30 min.

Table: typical park-average wait by hour
Typical park-wide standby wait at Magic Kingdom on a Thursday, in minutes.
12 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=3,047)
12:15 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=2,899)
12:30 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=2,910)
12:45 AM5 min (p25–p75 5–13, n=2,884)
1 AM5 min (p25–p75 5–10, n=498)
8:30 AM5 min (p25–p75 5–10, n=2,544)
8:45 AM5 min (p25–p75 5–10, n=3,506)
9 AM5 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=4,989)
9:15 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–19, n=5,802)
9:30 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=6,086)
9:45 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=6,186)
10 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=6,363)
10:15 AM10 min (p25–p75 5–25, n=6,390)
10:30 AM13 min (p25–p75 5–25, n=6,541)
10:45 AM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,681)
11 AM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,703)
11:15 AM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,620)
11:30 AM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,665)
11:45 AM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,649)
12 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–35, n=6,526)
12:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,545)
12:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,680)
12:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,691)
1 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,701)
1:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–34, n=6,594)
1:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,530)
1:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,677)
2 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,679)
2:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,728)
2:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,755)
2:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,804)
3 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,713)
3:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 5–30, n=6,607)
3:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,706)
3:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,459)
4 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,567)
4:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,701)
4:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,737)
4:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–35, n=6,791)
5 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,899)
5:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,910)
5:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,818)
5:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,871)
6 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–35, n=5,963)
6:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–35, n=5,710)
6:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,469)
6:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,685)
7 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,712)
7:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,704)
7:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–35, n=6,533)
7:45 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,466)
8 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,405)
8:15 PM15 min (p25–p75 10–30, n=6,370)
8:30 PM15 min (p25–p75 5–30, n=6,322)
8:45 PM13 min (p25–p75 5–25, n=6,396)
9 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–25, n=6,246)
9:15 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=6,171)
9:30 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–20, n=6,174)
9:45 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=6,060)
10 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=5,268)
10:15 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=5,153)
10:30 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=5,273)
10:45 PM10 min (p25–p75 5–15, n=5,333)
11 PM5 min (p25–p75 5–10, n=1,670)

Headliners

waits 40 min and up · color = how heavy
TRON Lightcycle / Run
65 minTypical
Typically 25–65 min · lightest ~11 PM
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
55 minTypical
Typically 10–55 min · lightest ~11 PM
Peter Pan's Flight
45 minTypical
Typically 10–45 min · lightest ~11 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 3:27 PM
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
45 minTypical
Typically 5–45 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:33 PM
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
40 minTypical
Typically 5–40 min · lightest ~11 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 3:56 PM
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
40 minTypical
Typically 5–40 min · lightest ~11 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:26 PM
Jungle Cruise
40 minTypical
Typically 5–40 min · lightest ~9 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:04 PM
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Everything else, typical Thursday

Worth timing · 16–39 min

Space Mountain
Typically 5–35 min · lightest ~11 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:39 PM
35 min
typical
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Typically 5–35 min · lightest ~10 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:01 PM
35 min
typical
Haunted Mansion
Typically 13–30 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 5:04 PM
30 min
typical
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Typically 10–25 min · lightest ~9 AM
25 min
typical
Pirates of the Caribbean
Typically 5–25 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:40 PM
25 min
typical
"it's a small world"
Typically 5–20 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
20 min
typical
Astro Orbiter
Typically 5–20 min · lightest ~9 AM
20 min
typical
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
Typically 5–20 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
20 min
typical

Walk-ons · 15 min or less

Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
15 min
typical
Mad Tea Party
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:39 PM
15 min
typical
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Typically 10–15 min · lightest ~10 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
15 min
typical
The Barnstormer
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
15 min
typical
The Hall of Presidents
Typically 15 min
15 min
typical
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~9 AM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:39 PM
15 min
typical
Tomorrowland Speedway
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~7 PM
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:44 PM
15 min
typical
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Typically 5–15 min · lightest ~9 AM
15 min
typical
Country Bear Musical Jamboree
Typically 10 min
10 min
typical
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Typically 10 min
Lightning Lane usually gone by 4:39 PM
10 min
typical
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Typically 5–10 min · lightest ~9 AM
10 min
typical
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Typically 10 min
10 min
typical
Swiss Family Treehouse
Typically 5 min
5 min
typical

Not posting a wait · 22 shows, parades & meet-and-greets

These run on showtimes, not standby lines — no wait posted is normal here, not downtime.

A Pirate's Adventure - Treasures of the…Disney Adventure Friends CavalcadeDisney Festival of Fantasy ParadeDisney Starlight: Dream the Night AwayDisney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the SkyHappily Ever AfterJingle CruiseMain Street VehiclesMeet Ariel at Her GrottoMeet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale HallMeet Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete's Silly Side ShowMeet Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Side ShowMeet Mickey at Town Square TheaterMeet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale HallMeet Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at The Thotful SpotMickey's Magical Friendship FaireMickey's Most Merriest CelebrationThe Dapper DansWalt Disney World Railroad - FantasylandWalt Disney World Railroad - FrontierlandWalt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Typical curves from our history through 2026-10-14. Snapshot as of Thursday, Oct 15, 6:33 AM ET — live waits load from the API when available.

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Every Magic Kingdom guide

Typical ranges, best windows, Lightning Lane history and reliability for all 50 attractions.

"it's a small world" →Astro Orbiter →Big Thunder Mountain Railroad →Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin →Country Bear Musical Jamboree →Dumbo the Flying Elephant →Enchanted Tales with Belle →Haunted Mansion →Jungle Cruise →Mad Tea Party →Mickey's PhilharMagic →Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor →Peter Pan's Flight →Pirates of the Caribbean →Prince Charming Regal Carrousel →Seven Dwarfs Mine Train →Space Mountain →Swiss Family Treehouse →The Barnstormer →The Hall of Presidents →The Magic Carpets of Aladdin →The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh →Tiana's Bayou Adventure →Tomorrowland Speedway →Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover →TRON Lightcycle / Run →Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid →Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room →

Magic Kingdom waits, honestly

When is Magic Kingdom least crowded?

On a typical Thursday, park-average waits are lightest around 11 PM (~8 min), with mornings right after open close behind. Planning a different day? The Crowd Calendar predicts the next two weeks.

Should I buy Lightning Lane?

Headliner passes usually sell out by evening — Peter Pan's Flight by about 3:27 PM on Thursdays. Each attraction guide shows what the pass typically saves, so you can decide before prices peak.

What does "no wait posted" mean?

Shows and parades run on schedules, so they never post a standby wait. For rides, the model bridges short gaps — labeled — and if a ride stays dark we call it downtime rather than a number. After close, the board shows typical ranges; see the Crowd Calendar for future dates.

How accurate are these wait times?

Live numbers are Disney’s posted waits, each with its as-of time; a number older than 15 minutes is labeled last recorded. Model numbers are our forecast when nothing is posted, shown next to the posted wait whenever both exist so you can judge the model in real time. Typical ranges come from months of minute-by-minute observation.

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