What is the best time to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

At Magic Kingdom, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

The standby wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 35 minutes at its busiest.

Does The Magic Carpets of Aladdin break down a lot?

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 65 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

No. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does The Magic Carpets of Aladdin have Lightning Lane?

Yes. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin 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 July 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 10 min

Peak seen 35 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Adventureland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2001
Ride length: About 2 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

5 8AM

6 9AM

11 10AM

15 11AM

13 12PM

10 1PM

8 2PM

7 3PM

9 4PM

10 5PM

11 6PM

13 7PM

11 8PM

6 9PM

5 10PM

9 11PM

Pro tip: ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin 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.

Is The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Reliable?

Spotty Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 65 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?

The shortest waits for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin 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.

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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin FAQ

What is the best time to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?: At Magic Kingdom, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?: The standby wait for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 35 minutes at its busiest.
Does The Magic Carpets of Aladdin break down a lot?: The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 65 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for The Magic Carpets of Aladdin?: No. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does The Magic Carpets of Aladdin have Lightning Lane?: Yes. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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