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Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated September 8, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed
Typical wait 16 min
Peak seen 45 min
Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land
Cars Land
Height
32 in (81 cm)
Lightning Lane
No
Opened
2016
Ride length
About 2 minutes
Thrill
Gentle

Best Time to Ride Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 10 PM.

6 8AM
12 9AM
18 10AM
19 11AM
17 12PM
14 1PM
13 2PM
13 3PM
14 4PM
17 5PM
20 6PM
20 7PM
20 8PM
12 9PM
25 10PM

Pro tip: ride Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters Reliable?

Spotty Running about 91 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 23 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters?

The shortest waits for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters are right at rope drop and in the final hour before California Adventure closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters FAQ

What is the best time to ride Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters?
At California Adventure, Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 10 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters?
The standby wait for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters runs about 16 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters break down a lot?
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 91 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 23 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters?
Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters.
Does Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters have Lightning Lane?
No. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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