Animation Courtyard Wait Times
Hollywood StudiosAnimation Courtyard is a themed land at Hollywood Studios, home to 2 attractions: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is the land's marquee attraction.
Animation Courtyard Ride Wait Times
| Attraction | Lightning Lane | Now | Morning | Midday | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! | Tier 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure | Tier 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
"Now" shows the latest standby wait from Disney's tipboard when the park is open. Morning/Midday/Afternoon/Evening are recent historical averages.
How to Tour Animation Courtyard
With 2 rides concentrated in one area, the order you tour Animation Courtyard decides how much of your day you spend in line. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! draws the heaviest demand, so ride it first at rope drop or hold a Lightning Lane for it. Follow with The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure, then fill the rest of the land as standby lines allow — they ease notably in the final hour before Hollywood Studios closes.
Animation Courtyard FAQ
How many rides are in Animation Courtyard?
Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios has 2 attractions: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure.
Which rides in Animation Courtyard have Lightning Lane?
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure are available through Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
What is the best time to visit Animation Courtyard?
Head to Animation Courtyard at rope drop and ride Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! first — it draws the longest lines of the day. Standby waits across the land fall again in the final hour before Hollywood Studios closes, making late evening the second-best window.
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