What is the best time to ride Turtle Talk With Crush?

At EPCOT, Turtle Talk With Crush typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 9 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Turtle Talk With Crush?

The standby wait for Turtle Talk With Crush runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.

Does Turtle Talk With Crush break down a lot?

Turtle Talk With Crush is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 31 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Turtle Talk With Crush?

No. Turtle Talk With Crush has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Turtle Talk With Crush have Lightning Lane?

No. Turtle Talk With Crush does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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EPCOT · World Nature

Turtle Talk With Crush Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Turtle Talk With Crush 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 15 min

Peak seen 25 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Nature
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 2004
Ride length: About 12 minutes
Thrill: Gentle show

Best Time to Ride Turtle Talk With Crush

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

15 9AM

15 10AM

15 11AM

15 12PM

15 1PM

15 2PM

15 3PM

15 4PM

15 5PM

15 6PM

15 7PM

15 8PM

Pro tip: ride Turtle Talk With Crush 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 Turtle Talk With Crush Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 31 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Turtle Talk With Crush?

The shortest waits for Turtle Talk With Crush 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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Turtle Talk With Crush FAQ

What is the best time to ride Turtle Talk With Crush?: At EPCOT, Turtle Talk With Crush typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 9 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Turtle Talk With Crush?: The standby wait for Turtle Talk With Crush runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 25 minutes at its busiest.
Does Turtle Talk With Crush break down a lot?: Turtle Talk With Crush is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 31 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Turtle Talk With Crush?: No. Turtle Talk With Crush has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Turtle Talk With Crush have Lightning Lane?: No. Turtle Talk With Crush does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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