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 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 85 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mike & Sulley to the Rescue break down a lot?

Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 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.

← All best times at California Adventure

California Adventure · Hollywood Land Mike & Sulley to the Rescue Gentle · Any height

California Adventure · Hollywood Land

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.

Updated September 9, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 28 min

Peak seen 85 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Hollywood Land
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2006
Ride length: About 4 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Mike & Sulley to the Rescue

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 5 PM.

5 8AM

10 9AM

25 10AM

33 11AM

33 12PM

32 1PM

30 2PM

34 3PM

35 4PM

38 5PM

35 6PM

34 7PM

26 8PM

15 9PM

15 10PM

Pro tip: ride Mike & Sulley to the Rescue in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Mike & Sulley to the Rescue Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 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.

The California Adventure rope drop plan Best times at California Adventure Plan your Disney day

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 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 85 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mike & Sulley to the Rescue break down a lot?: Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 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.

More at California Adventure

Live wait board All rides ranked Best times to ride Crowd calendar Rope drop plan Ride reliability Lightning Lane prices Ride height guide Plan your day

Rope Drop News · unofficial, not affiliated with Disney.