What is the best time to ride Pinocchio's Daring Journey?

At Disneyland, Pinocchio's Daring Journey typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Pinocchio's Daring Journey?

The standby wait for Pinocchio's Daring Journey runs about 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.

Does Pinocchio's Daring Journey break down a lot?

Pinocchio's Daring Journey is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Pinocchio's Daring Journey?

No. Pinocchio's Daring Journey has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Pinocchio's Daring Journey have Lightning Lane?

No. Pinocchio's Daring Journey does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Fantasyland Pinocchio's Daring Journey Gentle (some scares) · Any height

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Pinocchio's Daring Journey Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Pinocchio's Daring Journey 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 25 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Fantasyland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1983
Ride length: About 3 minutes
Thrill: Gentle (some scares)

Best Time to Ride Pinocchio's Daring Journey

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

5 8AM

6 9AM

8 10AM

10 11AM

10 12PM

10 1PM

9 2PM

9 3PM

9 4PM

8 5PM

8 6PM

8 7PM

8 8PM

5 9PM

6 10PM

6 11PM

Pro tip: ride Pinocchio's Daring Journey 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 Pinocchio's Daring Journey Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Pinocchio's Daring Journey?

The shortest waits for Pinocchio's Daring Journey 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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Pinocchio's Daring Journey FAQ

What is the best time to ride Pinocchio's Daring Journey?: At Disneyland, Pinocchio's Daring Journey typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Pinocchio's Daring Journey?: The standby wait for Pinocchio's Daring Journey runs about 8 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.
Does Pinocchio's Daring Journey break down a lot?: Pinocchio's Daring Journey is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Pinocchio's Daring Journey?: No. Pinocchio's Daring Journey has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Pinocchio's Daring Journey have Lightning Lane?: No. Pinocchio's Daring Journey does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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