What is the best time to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant?

At Disneyland, Dumbo the Flying Elephant typically has its shortest waits around 12 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant?

The standby wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.

Does Dumbo the Flying Elephant break down a lot?

Dumbo the Flying Elephant is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 19 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Dumbo the Flying Elephant?

No. Dumbo the Flying Elephant has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Dumbo the Flying Elephant have Lightning Lane?

No. Dumbo the Flying Elephant does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

← All best times at Disneyland

Disneyland · Fantasyland Dumbo the Flying Elephant Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Fantasyland

Dumbo the Flying Elephant Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Dumbo the Flying Elephant 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 8, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 17 min

Peak seen 45 min

Quietest hour 12 AM

Quick facts

Land: Fantasyland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1955
Ride length: About 1.5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (12 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

5 12AM

11 8AM

19 9AM

23 10AM

24 11AM

23 12PM

20 1PM

17 2PM

16 3PM

15 4PM

16 5PM

18 6PM

20 7PM

20 8PM

12 9PM

10 10PM

9 11PM

Pro tip: ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant 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 Dumbo the Flying Elephant Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 19 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Dumbo the Flying Elephant?

The shortest waits for Dumbo the Flying Elephant 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.

The Disneyland rope drop plan Best times at Disneyland Plan your Disney day

Dumbo the Flying Elephant FAQ

What is the best time to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant?: At Disneyland, Dumbo the Flying Elephant typically has its shortest waits around 12 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant?: The standby wait for Dumbo the Flying Elephant runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Dumbo the Flying Elephant break down a lot?: Dumbo the Flying Elephant is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 19 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Dumbo the Flying Elephant?: No. Dumbo the Flying Elephant has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Dumbo the Flying Elephant have Lightning Lane?: No. Dumbo the Flying Elephant does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

More at Disneyland

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.