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See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Historical comparison from 2026-05-09 through 2026-11-04. Only available measurements during operating hours are included.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Opening hours on 2026-11-05 (local park time): 10:00–18:00.

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Tips 8

Measurements used 41.652

Most opportunities Morning

Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

7 tips

This historical advice for 08:00-09:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge

typically 41 min 26% shorter wait

Plan Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge early in the day. Around 08:00-09:00, the historical wait is about 14 min. That is usually 16 min better than evening.

Best time 08:00-09:00

Wait time 14 min

Shorter than average wait 26%

Morning 08:00-12:00 41 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 64 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 57 min

Based on 6.421 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 08:00-09:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride

typically 21 min 34% shorter wait

Plan Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride early in the day. Around 08:00-09:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 15 min better than evening.

Best time 08:00-09:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 34%

Morning 08:00-12:00 21 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 36 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 36 min

Based on 6.329 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 09:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash

typically 19 min 42% shorter wait

Plan The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash early in the day. Around 09:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 7 min. That is usually 14 min better than afternoon.

Usually opens 106 min later than the park.

Best time 09:00-10:00

Wait time 7 min

Shorter than average wait 42%

Morning 08:00-12:00 19 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 32 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 42 min

Based on 4.981 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 08:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Flight of the Hippogriff™

typically 18 min 31% shorter wait

Plan Flight of the Hippogriff™ early in the day. Around 08:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 9 min better than evening.

Best time 08:00-10:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 31%

Morning 08:00-12:00 18 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 32 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 27 min

Based on 6.481 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 08:00-09:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Jurassic World - The Ride

typically 21 min 39% shorter wait

Plan Jurassic World - The Ride early in the day. Around 08:00-09:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 9 min better than evening.

Best time 08:00-09:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 39%

Morning 08:00-12:00 21 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 46 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 30 min

Based on 4.997 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 08:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Studio Tour

typically 9 min 39% shorter wait

Plan Studio Tour early in the day. Around 08:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 7 min. That is usually 5 min better than evening.

Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Usually closes 99 min earlier than the park.

Best time 08:00-12:00

Wait time 7 min

Shorter than average wait 39%

Morning 08:00-12:00 9 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 17 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 14 min

Based on 5.374 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 09:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

This time slot falls partly or entirely outside the known opening hours on 2026-11-05.

Best in the Morning

Silly Swirly

typically 7 min 42% shorter wait

Plan Silly Swirly early in the day. Around 09:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 3 min. That is usually 5 min better than afternoon.

Usually opens 81 min later than the park.

Best time 09:00-11:00

Wait time 3 min

Shorter than average wait 42%

Morning 08:00-12:00 7 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 12 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 14 min

Based on 5.184 historical measurements.

Ride advice

Afternoon tips 12:00-17:00

1 tip

This historical advice for 13:00-14:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Afternoon

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

typically 94 min 4% shorter wait

Move Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to the middle of the day. Around 13:00-14:00, the historical wait is about 77 min. That is usually 10 min better than morning.

Usually opens 15 min later than the park.
Usually closes 32 min earlier than the park.
More downtime-prone in the Morning.

Best time 13:00-14:00

Wait time 77 min

Shorter than average wait 4%

Morning 08:00-12:00 104 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 94 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 105 min

Based on 1.885 historical measurements.