What is the best time to ride Pirates of the Caribbean?

At Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean typically has its shortest waits around 12 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Pirates of the Caribbean?

The standby wait for Pirates of the Caribbean runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.

Does Pirates of the Caribbean break down a lot?

Pirates of the Caribbean is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Pirates of the Caribbean?

No. Pirates of the Caribbean has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Pirates of the Caribbean have Lightning Lane?

No. Pirates of the Caribbean does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · New Orleans Square Pirates of the Caribbean Gentle (some scares) · Any height

Disneyland · New Orleans Square

Pirates of the Caribbean Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean 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 15 min

Peak seen 50 min

Quietest hour 12 AM

Quick facts

Land: New Orleans Square
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1967
Ride length: About 15 minutes
Thrill: Gentle (some scares)

Best Time to Ride Pirates of the Caribbean

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

5 12AM

5 8AM

8 9AM

17 10AM

20 11AM

22 12PM

20 1PM

19 2PM

18 3PM

17 4PM

17 5PM

17 6PM

18 7PM

16 8PM

12 9PM

11 10PM

8 11PM

Pro tip: ride Pirates of the Caribbean 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 Pirates of the Caribbean Reliable?

Spotty Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Pirates of the Caribbean?

The shortest waits for Pirates of the Caribbean 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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Pirates of the Caribbean FAQ

What is the best time to ride Pirates of the Caribbean?: At Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean typically has its shortest waits around 12 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Pirates of the Caribbean?: The standby wait for Pirates of the Caribbean runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.
Does Pirates of the Caribbean break down a lot?: Pirates of the Caribbean is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Pirates of the Caribbean?: No. Pirates of the Caribbean has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Pirates of the Caribbean have Lightning Lane?: No. Pirates of the Caribbean does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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