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How Long Is the Wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

At Disney Magic Kingdom, the line averages 16 minutes for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 11am at 23 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
8am: 5 min average wait8am5min9am: 9 min average wait9am910am: 18 min average wait10am1811am: 23 min average wait11am23min12pm: 21 min average wait12pm211pm: 21 min average wait1pm212pm: 18 min average wait2pm183pm: 17 min average wait3pm174pm: 21 min average wait4pm215pm: 20 min average wait5pm206pm: 19 min average wait6pm197pm: 14 min average wait7pm148pm: 8 min average wait8pm89pm: 6 min average wait9pm610pm: 5 min average wait10pm511pm: 5 min average wait11pm5
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 13 min average waitSun13minMon: 17 min average waitMon17minTue: 16 min average waitTue16Wed: 17 min average waitWed17Thu: 15 min average waitThu15Fri: 15 min average waitFri15Sat: 16 min average waitSat16
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Average wait by month
Jan: 16 min average waitJan16Feb: 19 min average waitFeb19Mar: 17 min average waitMar17Apr: 20 min average waitApr20minMay: 12 min average waitMay12Jun: 12 min average waitJun12Jul: 10 min average waitJul10Aug: 8 min average waitAug8minSep: 10 min average waitSep10Oct: 9 min average waitOct9Nov: 14 min average waitNov14Dec: 15 min average waitDec15
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 11am (23 minutes). Day of week matters too: Sun averages 13 minutes while Mon averages 17 minutes, a 4-minute difference. Across months, Aug tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 8 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Disney Magic Kingdom is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 11am (about 23 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.

What is the average wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin averages about 16 minutes at Disney Magic Kingdom, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

What day of the week has the shortest line for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

Sunday typically has the shortest line for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (around 13 minutes), while Monday is the busiest (around 17 minutes).

Do I need Lightning Lane to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

No. By riding The Magic Carpets of Aladdin 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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