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The Barnstormer Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, The Barnstormer 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.
Riders must be at least 35 in (89 cm) tall to ride The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom. The Barnstormer is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes. The ride runs about 1 minute and is rated family coaster. Typical waits are around 12 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride The Barnstormer
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 6 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Fantasyland
- Height
- 35 in (89 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2012
- Ride length
- About 1 minute
- Thrill
- Family coaster
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is The Barnstormer Reliable?
Running about 93 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 58 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop The Barnstormer?
The shortest waits for The Barnstormer are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Magic Kingdom 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.
The Barnstormer FAQ
What is the best time to ride The Barnstormer?
At Magic Kingdom, The Barnstormer typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 6 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for The Barnstormer?
The standby wait for The Barnstormer runs about 12 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 60 minutes at its busiest.
Does The Barnstormer break down a lot?
The Barnstormer is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 93 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 58 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for The Barnstormer?
Yes. Riders must be at least 35 in (89 cm) tall to ride The Barnstormer.
Does The Barnstormer have Lightning Lane?
Yes. The Barnstormer offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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