What is the best time to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Around 7 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 5 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 11 a.m. (30 minutes).
Animal Kingdom wait times
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain wait times
Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World
20min
Now
20min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
70min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 7 a.m. (5 min average), busiest around 11 a.m. (30 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 20-min averageAverage, 20 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 5 |
| 8 a.m. | 7 |
| 9 a.m. | 12 |
| 10 a.m. | 20 |
| 11 a.m. | 30 |
| noon | 28 |
| 1 p.m. | 28 |
| 2 p.m. | 26 |
| 3 p.m. | 25 |
| 4 p.m. | 21 |
| 5 p.m. | 16 |
| 6 p.m. | 12 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 20 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16 |
| Tuesday | 11 |
| Wednesday | 14 |
| Thursday | 24 |
| Friday | 25 |
| Saturday | 31 |
| Sunday | 20 |
Book a Lightning Lane for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and book an available return time after you link My Disney Experience. Availability is never guaranteed. Or set a free alert in the app for when the standby wait drops.
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain FAQ
How long is the wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
The posted standby wait at Animal Kingdom averaged 20 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 70 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Tuesday averaged 11 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 31 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and books an available return time for your party. Availability is never guaranteed.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.