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The Barnstormer wait times and ride reliability

Live standby wait, current ride status, recent downtime, reliability, and planning notes for The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom.

Today at The Barnstormer

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 13 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average 13 min Average posted wait in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime 53h 11m 83 tracked downtime events.
Highest recent wait 60 min Apr 9 at 7:00 PM

Check a fallback before walking over

The Barnstormer is not marked operating in the latest update. Check nearby rides before heading to the queue.

Recent average 13 min
Ride type Junior coaster
Land Fantasyland
Height requirement 35 inches

Today's The Barnstormer wait graph

Average waits by open hour and the current park-day wait curve for The Barnstormer.

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.

America/New_York
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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 The Barnstormer patterns.

Right now0 minCurrent posted standby wait.
Recent average13 minRecent posted wait average.
Compared with average13 minutes belowBased on the current posted wait.
Highest recent wait60 minApr 9 at 7:00 PM
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 94.8% Operating time in the recent sample.
Tracked downtime 53h 11m Total downtime in the tracked window.
Days with downtime 39 Days with at least one downtime event.
Average downtime event 38 min Across 83 downtime events.

Downtime summary

Aggregate downtime signals for The Barnstormer.

  • Total downtime53h 11m
  • Downtime days39
  • Downtime events83
  • Average event38m

Reliability notes

How to read the downtime number.

The Barnstormer reliability

The Barnstormer shows 94.8% reliability in the recent sample, with 53h 11m of tracked downtime across 39 days.

Downtime events83
Average event length38 minutes
Tracked window90 days

Weather impact

How weather can change the practical read on The Barnstormer.

Weather notes
Ride exposure Outdoor Weather is more likely to affect this ride than indoor attractions.
Rain nearby Higher risk Compare the current wait with the recent average before walking over.
Thunderstorms Higher risk Check current status before heading across the park.
High heat Watch waits 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 13 minutes below its recent average.
Recent average 13 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 The Barnstormer.

Recent sample

Recent wait range

Posted wait signals in the recent sample.

  • Current standby0 min
  • Recent average13 min
  • High-wait range15 min
  • Highest recent wait60 min

Practical planning read

Simple wait-time thresholds for this ride.

Good standby target11 minRoughly below its recent average.
High standby wait17 minWorth checking alternatives first.

Ride details

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

ParkMagic Kingdom
LandFantasyland
Ride typeJunior coaster
Opened1996
Height requirement35 inches
Duration~1 minute
Hourly capacity~650 guests

What this ride is like

The Barnstormer is a junior roller coaster starring Goofy as circus stunt pilot "The Great Goofini." Originally opening in 1996 and later rethemed during the Fantasyland expansion, the attraction serves as an introductory coaster experience for younger guests while still delivering small drops and quick turns.

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.

The Barnstormer at a glance

The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom is tracked with posted wait trends, downtime history, and recent reliability signals. Across the recent sample, its average posted wait is 13 minutes. The highest wait in that window is 60 minutes around 7:00 PM. CrowdLevels counted about 53 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.