What is the best time to ride Matterhorn Bobsleds?

At Disneyland, Matterhorn Bobsleds typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 1 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds?

The standby wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds runs about 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.

Does Matterhorn Bobsleds break down a lot?

Matterhorn Bobsleds is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 62 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Matterhorn Bobsleds?

Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Matterhorn Bobsleds.

Does Matterhorn Bobsleds have Lightning Lane?

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

← All best times at Disneyland

Disneyland · Fantasyland Matterhorn Bobsleds Big thrill · 42 in (107 cm)

Disneyland · Fantasyland

Matterhorn Bobsleds Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Matterhorn Bobsleds 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 15 min

Typical wait 28 min

Peak seen 130 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Fantasyland
Height: 42 in (107 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1959
Ride length: About 2.5 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Matterhorn Bobsleds

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 1 PM.

10 8AM

20 9AM

30 10AM

35 11AM

35 12PM

36 1PM

35 2PM

33 3PM

33 4PM

33 5PM

30 6PM

28 7PM

25 8PM

17 9PM

25 10PM

16 11PM

Pro tip: ride Matterhorn Bobsleds in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Matterhorn Bobsleds Reliable?

Spotty Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 62 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Matterhorn Bobsleds?

The shortest waits for Matterhorn Bobsleds 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

Matterhorn Bobsleds FAQ

What is the best time to ride Matterhorn Bobsleds?: At Disneyland, Matterhorn Bobsleds typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 1 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds?: The standby wait for Matterhorn Bobsleds runs about 28 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.
Does Matterhorn Bobsleds break down a lot?: Matterhorn Bobsleds is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 62 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Matterhorn Bobsleds?: Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Matterhorn Bobsleds.
Does Matterhorn Bobsleds have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Matterhorn Bobsleds offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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.