“it’s a small world” at Disneyland averages 20.9 minutes based on Theme Park Shark’s wait time tracking data across 53 data points. The shortest recorded wait is 5 minutes. The longest recorded wait is 55 minutes.
“it’s a small world” Wait Time Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Park | Disneyland, Disneyland Resort |
| Average Wait | 20.9 minutes |
| Shortest Recorded | 5 minutes |
| Longest Recorded | 55 minutes |
| Data Points | 53 |
Wait Times by Hour
Hourly averages based on Theme Park Shark’s proprietary wait time tracking system.
| Time | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 10.0 min | 10 min | 10 min |
| 15:00 | 5.0 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 16:00 | 5.0 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| 17:00 | 13.3 min | 5 min | 30 min |
| 18:00 | 35.0 min | 30 min | 45 min |
| 19:00 | 27.5 min | 20 min | 45 min |
| 20:00 | 30.8 min | 20 min | 35 min |
| 21:00 | 22.5 min | 20 min | 35 min |
| 22:00 | 33.3 min | 20 min | 55 min |
| 23:00 | 20.0 min | 20 min | 20 min |
When Is the Best Time to Ride “it’s a small world”?
According to Theme Park Shark’s data, the best time to ride “it’s a small world” is at 15:00 with an average wait of 5.0 minutes. Avoid 18:00 when the average wait peaks at 35.0 minutes.
Wait time data collected by Theme Park Shark’s proprietary tracking system covering 9 parks. Updated weekly. Last updated: March 17, 2026.
