Hollywood Land · California Adventure
Mike & Sulley to the Rescue Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Mike & Sulley to the Rescue 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.
Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before California Adventure closes. The ride runs about 4 minutes and is rated gentle. Typical waits are around 30 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Mike & Sulley to the Rescue
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 5 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Hollywood Land
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2006
- Ride length
- About 4 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
Is Mike & Sulley to the Rescue Reliable?
Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 33 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Mike & Sulley to the Rescue?
The shortest waits for Mike & Sulley to the Rescue 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.
Mike & Sulley to the Rescue FAQ
What is the best time to ride Mike & Sulley to the Rescue?
At California Adventure, Mike & Sulley to the Rescue typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 5 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mike & Sulley to the Rescue?
The standby wait for Mike & Sulley to the Rescue runs about 30 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mike & Sulley to the Rescue break down a lot?
Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 33 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mike & Sulley to the Rescue?
No. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Mike & Sulley to the Rescue have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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