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Alice in Wonderland Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Alice in Wonderland 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 October 23, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed
Typical wait 20 min
Peak seen 45 min
Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land
Fantasyland
Height
Any height
Lightning Lane
No
Opened
1958
Ride length
About 4 minutes
Thrill
Gentle

See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.

Best Time to Ride Alice in Wonderland

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 7 PM.

13 8AM
17 9AM
20 10AM
21 11AM
21 12PM
20 1PM
19 2PM
20 3PM
20 4PM
22 5PM
22 6PM
23 7PM
22 8PM
18 9PM
15 10PM
14 11PM

Pro tip: ride Alice in Wonderland in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Alice in Wonderland Reliable?

Spotty Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 27 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Alice in Wonderland?

The shortest waits for Alice in Wonderland are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland 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.

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Alice in Wonderland FAQ

What is the best time to ride Alice in Wonderland?
At Disneyland, Alice in Wonderland typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Alice in Wonderland?
The standby wait for Alice in Wonderland runs about 20 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Alice in Wonderland break down a lot?
Alice in Wonderland is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 27 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Alice in Wonderland?
No. Alice in Wonderland has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Alice in Wonderland have Lightning Lane?
No. Alice in Wonderland does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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