This is a stronger standby window
Pirates of the Caribbean is running below its recent average. If this ride matters to your group, this is a reasonable time to go.
Today at Pirates of the Caribbean
Current status, standby wait, and the best call for this ride right now.
Operating
Latest update: 9:40 PM PDT.
Current standby
5 min
16 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average
21 min
Average posted wait in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime
4h
12 tracked downtime events.
Highest recent wait
55 min
Apr 21 at 2:00 PM
Today's Pirates of the Caribbean wait graph
Average waits by open hour and the current park-day wait curve for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Average today
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Operating samples today.
Peak today
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Highest found today.
Current wait
5 min
Operating in the latest update.
Samples
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Updated in park time.
Average wait by open hour
One-hour average standby wait periods from the current park day.
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Current park-day wait curve
Recorded wait points for the day, including current and peak markers when available.
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Hourly average
Current wait
Peak wait
Live wait picture
Current wait, recent average, and the higher-wait range for this ride.
Wait profile
Current posted wait compared with recent Pirates of the Caribbean patterns.
Right now5 minCurrent posted standby wait.
Recent average21 minRecent posted wait average.
Compared with average16 minutes belowBased on the current posted wait.
Highest recent wait55 minApr 21 at 2:00 PM
recent wait profile
lower wait range
moderate wait range
higher wait range
Reliability and downtime
Operating reliability, total downtime, downtime days, and average downtime event length.
Reliability
97.4%
Operating time in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime
4h
Total downtime in the tracked window.
Days with downtime
8
Days with at least one downtime event.
Average downtime event
20 min
Across 12 downtime events.
Downtime summary
Aggregate downtime signals for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Reliability notes
How to read the downtime number.
Pirates of the Caribbean reliability
Pirates of the Caribbean shows 97.4% reliability in the recent sample, with 4h of tracked downtime across 8 days.
| Downtime events | 12 |
| Average event length | 20 minutes |
| Tracked window | 90 days |
Weather impact
How weather can change the practical read on Pirates of the Caribbean.
Ride exposure
Mostly indoor
Weather is more likely to move demand than stop the ride.
Rain nearby
Can rise
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Thunderstorms
Can rise
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High heat
Can rise
Indoor or shaded rides can pull extra demand in hot weather.
Lightning Lane outlook
Return-window status and whether this ride should be an early pick.
Current return window
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Standby now
5 min
16 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average
21 min
Recent posted wait average for this ride.
Planning read
Lower priority
Higher-average rides usually benefit more from return-window planning.
Wait patterns and best times
Recent wait range and practical timing context for Pirates of the Caribbean.
Recent wait range
Posted wait signals in the recent sample.
Practical planning read
Simple wait-time thresholds for this ride.
Good standby target17 minRoughly below its recent average.
High standby wait27 minWorth checking alternatives first.
Ride details
Location, ride type, height requirement, capacity notes, and practical planning context.
ParkDisneyland Park (Anaheim)
LandNew Orleans Square
Ride typeDark boat ride
Opened1967
Height requirementNone
Duration~15 minutes
Hourly capacity~3,000 guests
What this ride is like
Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean is the original version of the attraction and the last major ride Walt Disney personally worked on. Opened in 1967, it set a new standard for themed entertainment with massive show scenes, boats, music, Audio-Animatronics, and cinematic pacing.
Good fit if
- You want to compare this ride with current waits nearby.
- Your group is trying to avoid unnecessary walking across the park.
- The current wait is below the recent average.
- The ride is operating and has not had much downtime today.
Compare nearby and similar rides
Other Disneyland Park (Anaheim) rides to check before choosing this queue.
Ride wait comparison
Similar or nearby rides people may check next.
Pirates of the Caribbean at a glance
Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park (Anaheim) is tracked with posted wait trends, downtime history, and recent reliability signals. Across the recent sample, its average posted wait is 21 minutes. The highest wait in that window is 55 minutes around 2:00 PM. CrowdLevels counted about 4 hours of downtime across the tracked window. You can find it in New Orleans Square.
Best planning move
Check the live wait and current status before you commit. If the posted wait is below the recent average, standby is more reasonable. If it is above the recent average, compare nearby rides first.