Pirates of the Caribbean

Average Wait Times

About Pirates of the Caribbean

A slow boat ride through pirate scenes, caves, cannon fire, and classic Disney animatronics. It is atmospheric, cool, and has that famous Pirates water smell.

Best Time to Ride Pirates of the Caribbean

Over the past 90 days, Pirates of the Caribbean has averaged about 16 minutes in the standby line. Waits are shortest first thing in the morning (8-10 AM), running around 10 minutes, and peak midday (11 AM-2 PM) at roughly 24 minutes. For the least waiting, ride first thing in the morning (8-10 AM) or during the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes, when standby lines fall across the whole park.

Lightning Lane Strategy for Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean is a Tier 2 Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at Magic Kingdom. Since demand is low, it is usually not worth using one of your earliest selections here. Focus first on harder-to-get rides, then use Pirates of the Caribbean later as a convenient filler pick if it fits your route through Adventureland. Most groups are fine riding it standby, especially first thing in the morning when waits are usually shortest.

Good to Know

Pirates of the Caribbean is a gentle dark ride in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. The experience runs about 9 minutes, takes place indoors, and has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Pirates of the Caribbean FAQ