As the year 2023 comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on the highlights from 2023 at Disneyland. Utilizing wait times data from queuetimes.com, we have compiled the top 10 most popular attractions at “The Happiest Place on Earth” based on average wait time. From the edge-of-the-galaxy adventures to classic fairy tale flights, let’s reminisce about the magic and adventure that filled the air this past year!
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Leading the pack is the epic Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, transporting guests into a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order. With an average wait of 65 minutes and peaks of 101 minutes, it’s clear that this immersive adventure has captivated fans, offering a multi-faceted experience that’s as thrilling as it is revolutionary in theme park entertainment.
Indiana Jones Adventure
Second in line is the thrilling Indiana Jones Adventure with an average wait time of 52 minutes and up to 76 minutes at its busiest. This turbulent journey takes adventurers through cursed temples and past perilous pitfalls, all in the company of everyone’s favorite archaeologist. It’s a wild ride that keeps guests coming back for more of the action.
Space Mountain
The iconic Space Mountain rockets into third place, offering a high-speed journey through the cosmos. With an average wait of 52 minutes and reaching up to 89 minutes, this indoor coaster’s combination of darkness and sudden turns makes each trip an exhilarating voyage into space.
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin takes a zany fourth place, inviting guests into Toontown for a spinning, twisting adventure with an average wait time of 42 minutes and a max of 71 minutes. The interactive ride puts guests in control, making each experience a unique and wacky escapade.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Gliding into fifth is the Matterhorn Bobsleds, whisking adventurers through icy slopes and past a growling Abominable Snowman. With an average wait of 41 minutes and up to 73 minutes, it’s a thrilling journey through a snow-capped mountain that has been delighting guests since its debut.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Newly joining the lineup is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in sixth place. With an average wait of 40 minutes and a peak of 73 minutes, this ride takes guests on a zany adventure through a cartoon world where the rules of physics don’t apply, all led by the beloved Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Daisy Duck.
Haunted Mansion
The timeless Haunted Mansion creeps in at seventh with an average wait of 38 minutes and up to 69 minutes. This ghostly retreat is home to 999 happy haunts, offering a blend of spooky fun and classic Disney storytelling that continues to enchant visitors.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
In eighth place is Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, allowing guests to pilot the most famous ship in the galaxy. With an average wait time of 38 minutes and soaring up to 91 minutes, this interactive adventure gives Star Wars fans the chance to live out their spacefaring dreams by taking control of the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Rumbling into ninth is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with an average wait of 35 minutes and a max of 59 minutes. This runaway train ride through a haunted gold mine offers a mix of thrills and scenic vistas, all set within the rugged wilderness.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Closing the top ten is the ever-enchanting Peter Pan’s Flight. With an average wait time of 34 minutes and up to 47 minutes, guests continue to flock to this magical journey over London and into Neverland, proving that the appeal of this classic attraction is truly timeless.
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