Haunted Mansion Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Haunted Mansion 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.

Quick answer

Haunted Mansion is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Disneyland closes. The ride runs about 9 minutes and is rated gentle (some scares).

Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Best Time to Ride Haunted Mansion

The shortest waits are right at rope drop and in the last hour before Disneyland closes. See the live wait board for the current standby time.

Quick facts

Land: New Orleans Square
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1969
Ride length: About 9 minutes
Thrill: Gentle (some scares)

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Is Haunted Mansion Reliable?

Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 36 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Haunted Mansion?

The shortest waits for Haunted Mansion 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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Haunted Mansion FAQ

What is the best time to ride Haunted Mansion?

The shortest waits for Haunted Mansion are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland closes. Check the live wait board for the current standby time.

Does Haunted Mansion break down a lot?

Haunted Mansion is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 36 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Haunted Mansion?

No. Haunted Mansion has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Haunted Mansion have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Haunted Mansion offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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