What is the best time to ride Disneyland Monorail?

At Disneyland, Disneyland Monorail typically has its shortest waits around 1 PM and its longest around 9 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Disneyland Monorail?

The standby wait for Disneyland Monorail runs about 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 30 minutes at its busiest.

Does Disneyland Monorail break down a lot?

Disneyland Monorail is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 161 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Disneyland Monorail?

No. Disneyland Monorail has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Disneyland Monorail have Lightning Lane?

No. Disneyland Monorail does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Tomorrowland Disneyland Monorail Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Tomorrowland

Disneyland Monorail Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Disneyland Monorail 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 5 min

Typical wait 8 min

Peak seen 30 min

Quietest hour 1 PM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1959
Ride length: About 13 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Disneyland Monorail

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (1 PM); the wait usually peaks around 9 PM.

8 8AM

8 9AM

8 10AM

7 11AM

7 12PM

6 1PM

6 2PM

6 3PM

6 4PM

7 5PM

8 6PM

9 7PM

9 8PM

11 9PM

9 10PM

9 11PM

Pro tip: ride Disneyland Monorail 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 Disneyland Monorail Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 161 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Disneyland Monorail?

The shortest waits for Disneyland Monorail 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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Disneyland Monorail FAQ

What is the best time to ride Disneyland Monorail?: At Disneyland, Disneyland Monorail typically has its shortest waits around 1 PM and its longest around 9 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Disneyland Monorail?: The standby wait for Disneyland Monorail runs about 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 30 minutes at its busiest.
Does Disneyland Monorail break down a lot?: Disneyland Monorail is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 161 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Disneyland Monorail?: No. Disneyland Monorail has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Disneyland Monorail have Lightning Lane?: No. Disneyland Monorail does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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