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How Long Is the Wait for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?

At Disney Magic Kingdom, the line averages 17 minutes for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 1pm at 25 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: 6 min average wait9am610am: 12 min average wait10am1211am: 20 min average wait11am2012pm: 23 min average wait12pm231pm: 25 min average wait1pm25min2pm: 24 min average wait2pm243pm: 21 min average wait3pm214pm: 25 min average wait4pm255pm: 25 min average wait5pm256pm: 22 min average wait6pm227pm: 16 min average wait7pm168pm: 9 min average wait8pm99pm: 6 min average wait9pm610pm: 6 min average wait10pm611pm: 5 min average wait11pm5
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 13 min average waitSun13minMon: 18 min average waitMon18Tue: 17 min average waitTue17Wed: 18 min average waitWed18Thu: 15 min average waitThu15Fri: 15 min average waitFri15Sat: 19 min average waitSat19min
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Average wait by month
Jan: 16 min average waitJan16Feb: 18 min average waitFeb18Mar: 19 min average waitMar19Apr: 21 min average waitApr21minMay: 14 min average waitMay14Jun: 14 min average waitJun14Jul: 14 min average waitJul14Aug: 11 min average waitAug11Sep: 13 min average waitSep13Oct: 10 min average waitOct10minNov: 15 min average waitNov15Dec: 17 min average waitDec17
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (25 minutes). Day of week matters too: Sun averages 13 minutes while Sat averages 19 minutes, a 6-minute difference. Across months, Oct tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid at Disney Magic Kingdom is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (about 25 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.

What is the average wait for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?

Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid averages about 17 minutes at Disney Magic Kingdom, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

What day of the week has the shortest line for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?

Sunday typically has the shortest line for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid (around 13 minutes), while Saturday is the busiest (around 19 minutes).

Do I need Lightning Lane to ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?

No. By riding Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid 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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