What is the best time to ride Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?

At Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress 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 Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?

The standby wait for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress runs about 5 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 5 minutes at its busiest.

Is there a height requirement for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?

No. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress have Lightning Lane?

No. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Magic Kingdom · Tomorrowland

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress Wait Times & Best Time to Ride

A rotating theater show, championed by Walt himself, that follows an animatronic family through a century of home technology. A nostalgic, air-conditioned ride through history.

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Typical wait 5 min

Peak seen 5 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1975
Ride time: About 21 minutes
Thrill: Gentle show

Best time to ride Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

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

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Pro tip: ride Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Magic Kingdom closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress FAQ

What is the best time to ride Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?: At Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress 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 Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?: The standby wait for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress runs about 5 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 5 minutes at its busiest.
Is there a height requirement for Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress?: No. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress have Lightning Lane?: No. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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