What is the best time to ride The Seas with Nemo & Friends?

At EPCOT, The Seas with Nemo & Friends typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for The Seas with Nemo & Friends?

The standby wait for The Seas with Nemo & Friends runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.

Does The Seas with Nemo & Friends break down a lot?

The Seas with Nemo & Friends is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 35 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for The Seas with Nemo & Friends?

No. The Seas with Nemo & Friends has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does The Seas with Nemo & Friends have Lightning Lane?

No. The Seas with Nemo & Friends does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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EPCOT · World Nature

The Seas with Nemo & Friends Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, The Seas with Nemo & Friends 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 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 10 min

Peak seen 50 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Nature
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 2007
Ride length: About 4 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

5 9AM

11 10AM

21 11AM

20 12PM

13 1PM

8 2PM

7 3PM

8 4PM

7 5PM

6 6PM

5 7PM

5 8PM

Pro tip: ride The Seas with Nemo & Friends in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before EPCOT closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is The Seas with Nemo & Friends Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 35 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop The Seas with Nemo & Friends?

The shortest waits for The Seas with Nemo & Friends are right at rope drop and in the final hour before EPCOT 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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The Seas with Nemo & Friends FAQ

What is the best time to ride The Seas with Nemo & Friends?: At EPCOT, The Seas with Nemo & Friends typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for The Seas with Nemo & Friends?: The standby wait for The Seas with Nemo & Friends runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.
Does The Seas with Nemo & Friends break down a lot?: The Seas with Nemo & Friends is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 35 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for The Seas with Nemo & Friends?: No. The Seas with Nemo & Friends has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does The Seas with Nemo & Friends have Lightning Lane?: No. The Seas with Nemo & Friends does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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