Magic Kingdom · Fantasyland
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid Wait Times & Best Time to Ride
A clamshell dark ride that retells Ariel's story under the sea with animatronics and song. High capacity keeps the line moving, so waits are usually reasonable.
Right now
Park closed
Typical wait
9 min
Peak seen
30 min
Quietest hour
9 AM
Quick facts
- Land
- Fantasyland
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2012
- Ride time
- About 6 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
Best time to ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.
5
9AM
7
10AM
10
11AM
13
12PM
8
1PM
12
2PM
9
3PM
8
4PM
11
5PM
12
6PM
11
7PM
7
8PM
6
9PM
8
10PM
Pro tip: ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Magic Kingdom closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid FAQ
- What is the best time to ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?
- At Magic Kingdom, Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
- How long is the wait for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?
- The standby wait for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid runs about 9 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 30 minutes at its busiest.
- Is there a height requirement for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?
- No. Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
- Does Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid have Lightning Lane?
- Yes. Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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