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Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid 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.
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes. The ride runs about 6 minutes and is rated gentle. Typical waits are around 13 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 AM, busiest around 6 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Fantasyland
- Height
- Any height
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2012
- Ride length
- About 6 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid Reliable?
Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 39 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid?
The shortest waits for Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid 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.
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 6 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 13 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 55 minutes at its busiest.
Does Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid break down a lot?
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 39 minutes.
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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