Matterhorn Bobsleds Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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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.

Quick answer

Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. Matterhorn Bobsleds is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Disneyland closes. The ride runs about 2.5 minutes and is rated big thrill. Typical waits are around 27 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.

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

Typical wait27min

Peak seen180min

Quietest hour8 AM

Best Time to Ride Matterhorn Bobsleds

Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 6 PM.

9 8AM

16 9AM

24 10AM

29 11AM

30 12PM

29 1PM

28 2PM

29 3PM

31 4PM

30 5PM

32 6PM

32 7PM

32 8PM

27 9PM

25 10PM

16 11PM

Quick facts

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

Spotty

Is Matterhorn Bobsleds Reliable?

Running about 91 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.

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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 6 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 27 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 180 minutes at its busiest.

Does Matterhorn Bobsleds break down a lot?

Matterhorn Bobsleds is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 91 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.

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