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How Long Is the Wait for The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure?

At Disney California Adventure, the line averages 19 minutes for The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 1pm at 26 minutes. That is drawn from the past 12 months of recorded waits, so you can pick a window without buying Lightning Lane.

Average wait by time of day
7am: 5 min average wait7am5min8am: 5 min average wait8am59am: 8 min average wait9am810am: 18 min average wait10am1811am: 24 min average wait11am2412pm: 25 min average wait12pm251pm: 26 min average wait1pm26min2pm: 25 min average wait2pm253pm: 26 min average wait3pm264pm: 24 min average wait4pm245pm: 22 min average wait5pm226pm: 19 min average wait6pm197pm: 16 min average wait7pm168pm: 10 min average wait8pm109pm: 6 min average wait9pm610pm: 5 min average wait10pm511pm: 5 min average wait11pm5
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 20 min average waitSun20Mon: 18 min average waitMon18Tue: 20 min average waitTue20Wed: 17 min average waitWed17Thu: 16 min average waitThu16minFri: 17 min average waitFri17Sat: 22 min average waitSat22min
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Average wait by month
Jan: 16 min average waitJan16Feb: 18 min average waitFeb18Mar: 24 min average waitMar24Apr: 26 min average waitApr26minMay: 20 min average waitMay20Jun: 14 min average waitJun14Jul: 11 min average waitJul11minAug: 11 min average waitAug11Sep: 15 min average waitSep15Oct: 14 min average waitOct14Nov: 19 min average waitNov19Dec: 18 min average waitDec18
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (26 minutes). Day of week matters too: Thu averages 16 minutes while Sat averages 22 minutes, a 6-minute difference. Across months, Jul tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 11 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure?

The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (about 26 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.

What is the average wait for The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure?

The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure averages about 19 minutes at Disney California Adventure, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

What day of the week has the shortest line for The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure?

Thursday typically has the shortest line for The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure (around 16 minutes), while Saturday is the busiest (around 22 minutes).

Do I need Lightning Lane to ride The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure?

No. By riding The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Lightning Lane.

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