What is the best time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
Around 8 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 15 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around noon (47 minutes).
Hollywood Studios wait times
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror wait times
Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World
30min
Now · 8 min under typical
38min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
120min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 a.m. (15 min average), busiest around noon (47 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 38-min averageAverage, 38 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 15 |
| 9 a.m. | 25 |
| 10 a.m. | 36 |
| 11 a.m. | 42 |
| noon | 47 |
| 1 p.m. | 41 |
| 2 p.m. | 41 |
| 3 p.m. | 41 |
| 4 p.m. | 38 |
| 5 p.m. | 37 |
| 6 p.m. | 43 |
| 7 p.m. | 42 |
| 8 p.m. | 37 |
| 9 p.m. | 34 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Wednesday the busiest
Average, 38 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 26 |
| Tuesday | 19 |
| Wednesday | 67 |
| Thursday | 37 |
| Friday | 45 |
| Saturday | 42 |
| Sunday | 33 |
Book a Lightning Lane for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 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.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FAQ
How long is the wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
The posted standby wait at Hollywood Studios averaged 38 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 120 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
Tuesday averaged 19 minutes, the lowest of the week; Wednesday averaged 67 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 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.