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"it's a small world"
"it's a small world" (Disneyland Park): the usually calmest windows, based on 90 days of data.
TL;DR
For "it's a small world", the usually calmest window is 9 AM – 10 AM, with around 5 min wait. Avoid 12 PM – 1 PM if you can, when the line climbs to about 20 min, roughly 15 min more.
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Fact sheet
- Attraction type
- Boat ride
- Ride duration
- 10 min 30 s
- Opened
- 1992
Facts from public sources: official Disneyland Paris website, Wikipedia.
Extra Magic Time
The 9 AM slot may be before public opening. Extra Magic Time is available to guests of Disney Hotels, Villages Nature Paris and Disneyland Pass Gold holders, subject to the current terms. Hours, duration, participating parks and available attractions may vary: check the official hours for your visit date and your eligibility before planning "it's a small world".
Frequently asked questions
Observation data: 90-day window
01When is the best time to ride "it's a small world"?
Over the observed 90 days, 9 AM has the lowest average wait for "it's a small world", around 5 min. Check opening hours and the current wait before choosing this time.
02When is "it's a small world" busiest?
In the last 90 days of observations, the average peak for "it's a small world" is around 12 PM, with a 20 min wait. Conditions may differ on your visit date.
03Which day of the week is calmest for "it's a small world"?
Over the observed 90 days, "it's a small world" averages 7 min on Friday, compared with 12 min on Saturday. This historical comparison does not guarantee the same difference on another date.
04Which factors drive the wait time at "it's a small world"?
Recorded waits for "it's a small world" vary, but these observations do not establish the causes or their relative importance. Check current waits and official information when planning your visit.
05How reliable is "it's a small world"?
Over the observed 90 days, "it's a small world" is reported as operating in 77.7 % of recorded observations. This rate measures neither the frequency nor duration of breakdowns and does not guarantee opening during your visit. Check the official app before heading over.
06How long does "it's a small world" last?
A ride on "it's a small world" lasts about 10 min 30 s.
Hour by hour
90 days
"it's a small world"
8 AM – 11 PM| Hour | Wait | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | — | — |
| 9 AM | 5min | Calm |
| 10 AM | 6min | Calm |
| 11 AM | 11min | Medium |
| 12 PM | 20min | Packed |
| 1 PM | 16min | Busy |
| 2 PM | 14min | Busy |
| 3 PM | 12min | Medium |
| 4 PM | 9min | Medium |
| 5 PM | 6min | Calm |
| 6 PM | 6min | Calm |
| 7 PM | 5min | Calm |
| 8 PM | 5min | Calm |
| 9 PM | 5min | Calm |
| 10 PM | 5min | Calm |
| 11 PM | 5min | Calm |
Levels relative to the day's peak. Data from a 90-day window.
That's the essential playbook for "it's a small world". The rest comes down to the weather and your mood in line, two things even the best data can't fix.