What is the best time to ride Toy Story Mania!?

At Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania! typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Toy Story Mania!?

The standby wait for Toy Story Mania! runs about 41 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.

Does Toy Story Mania! break down a lot?

Toy Story Mania! is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Toy Story Mania!?

No. Toy Story Mania! has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Toy Story Mania! have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Toy Story Mania! offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Toy Story Mania! Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania! 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 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 40 min

Typical wait 41 min

Peak seen 115 min

Quietest hour 9 PM

Quick facts

Land: Toy Story Land
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2008
Ride length: About 7 minutes
Thrill: Family

Best Time to Ride Toy Story Mania!

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 PM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

32 9AM

41 10AM

46 11AM

47 12PM

46 1PM

46 2PM

41 3PM

41 4PM

40 5PM

44 6PM

41 7PM

35 8PM

30 9PM

Pro tip: ride Toy Story Mania! in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Hollywood Studios closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Toy Story Mania! Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Toy Story Mania!?

The shortest waits for Toy Story Mania! are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Hollywood Studios 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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Toy Story Mania! FAQ

What is the best time to ride Toy Story Mania!?: At Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania! typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Toy Story Mania!?: The standby wait for Toy Story Mania! runs about 41 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
Does Toy Story Mania! break down a lot?: Toy Story Mania! is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Toy Story Mania!?: No. Toy Story Mania! has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Toy Story Mania! have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Toy Story Mania! offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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