What is the best time to ride Alice in Wonderland?

At Disneyland, Alice in Wonderland typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 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 19 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 40 minutes at its busiest.

Does Alice in Wonderland break down a lot?

Alice in Wonderland is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 24 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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Disneyland · Fantasyland Alice in Wonderland Gentle · Any height

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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 July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 20 min

Typical wait 19 min

Peak seen 40 min

Quietest hour 9 PM

Quick facts

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

Best Time to Ride Alice in Wonderland

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 PM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

13 8AM

16 9AM

20 10AM

22 11AM

23 12PM

21 1PM

21 2PM

20 3PM

21 4PM

21 5PM

21 6PM

22 7PM

16 8PM

8 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?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 24 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 9 PM and its longest around 12 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 19 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 40 minutes at its busiest.
Does Alice in Wonderland break down a lot?: Alice in Wonderland is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 24 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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