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"it's a small world" wait times and ride reliability

Live standby wait, current ride status, recent downtime, reliability, and planning notes for "it's a small world" at Magic Kingdom.

Today at "it's a small world"

Current status, standby wait, and the best call for this ride right now.

Magic Kingdom time
Closed Latest update: 12:30 AM EDT.
Current standby 0 min 12 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average 12 min Average posted wait in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime 31h 15m 37 tracked downtime events.
Highest recent wait 60 min Apr 10 at 11:00 AM

Check a fallback before walking over

"it's a small world" is not marked operating in the latest update. Check nearby rides before heading to the queue.

Recent average 12 min
Ride type Boat dark ride
Land Fantasyland
Height requirement None

Today's "it's a small world" wait graph

Average waits by open hour and the current park-day wait curve for "it's a small world".

Today
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Current wait 0 min Closed in the latest update.
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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.

Live day
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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.

Live now

Wait profile

Current posted wait compared with recent "it's a small world" patterns.

Right now0 minCurrent posted standby wait.
Recent average12 minRecent posted wait average.
Compared with average12 minutes belowBased on the current posted wait.
Highest recent wait60 minApr 10 at 11:00 AM
0 30 60 Current: 0 min Open Late AM Midday Evening Close
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Reliability and downtime

Operating reliability, total downtime, downtime days, and average downtime event length.

Recent sample
Reliability 95.3% Operating time in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime 31h 15m Total downtime in the tracked window.
Days with downtime 27 Days with at least one downtime event.
Average downtime event 51 min Across 37 downtime events.

Downtime summary

Aggregate downtime signals for "it's a small world".

  • Total downtime31h 15m
  • Downtime days27
  • Downtime events37
  • Average event51m

Reliability notes

How to read the downtime number.

"it's a small world" reliability

"it's a small world" shows 95.3% reliability in the recent sample, with 31h 15m of tracked downtime across 27 days.

Downtime events37
Average event length51 minutes
Tracked window90 days

Weather impact

How weather can change the practical read on "it's a small world".

Weather notes
Ride exposure Mostly indoor Weather is more likely to move demand than stop the ride.
Rain nearby Can rise Compare the current wait with the recent average before walking over.
Thunderstorms Can rise Check current status before heading across the park.
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 update
Current return window Lightning Lane finished Check the official park app before choosing a return window.
Standby now 0 min 12 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average 12 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 "it's a small world".

Recent sample

Recent wait range

Posted wait signals in the recent sample.

  • Current standby0 min
  • Recent average12 min
  • High-wait range15 min
  • Highest recent wait60 min

Practical planning read

Simple wait-time thresholds for this ride.

Good standby target10 minRoughly below its recent average.
High standby wait15 minWorth checking alternatives first.

Ride details

Location, ride type, height requirement, capacity notes, and practical planning context.

ParkMagic Kingdom
LandFantasyland
Ride typeBoat dark ride
Opened1971
Height requirementNone
Duration~10 minutes
Hourly capacity~3,000 guests

What this ride is like

"it's a small world" is a gentle boat ride celebrating global unity through colorful sets, music, and hundreds of singing dolls representing cultures from around the world. Originally created for the 1964 New York World's Fair by Disney legend Mary Blair, the attraction became an instant classic before versions were installed at Disney parks worldwide. The Magic Kingdom version opened in 1971 and remains one of the park's highest-capacity attractions.

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 Magic Kingdom rides to check before choosing this queue.

"it's a small world" at a glance

"it's a small world" at Magic Kingdom is tracked with posted wait trends, downtime history, and recent reliability signals. Across the recent sample, its average posted wait is 12 minutes. The highest wait in that window is 60 minutes around 11:00 AM. CrowdLevels counted about 31 hours of downtime across the tracked window. You can find it in Fantasyland.

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.