What is the best time to ride The Simpsons Ride?
Around 9 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 11 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around noon (32 minutes).
Universal Studios Florida wait times
The Simpsons Ride wait times
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort
45min
Now · 21 min over typical
24min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
60min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 9 a.m. (11 min average), busiest around noon (32 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 24-min averageAverage, 24 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 11 |
| 10 a.m. | 15 |
| 11 a.m. | 26 |
| noon | 32 |
| 1 p.m. | 28 |
| 2 p.m. | 28 |
| 3 p.m. | 23 |
| 4 p.m. | 23 |
| 5 p.m. | 21 |
Best day of the week
Thursday was the quietest day, Tuesday the busiest
Average, 24 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 24 |
| Tuesday | 25 |
| Wednesday | 24 |
| Thursday | 22 |
| Friday | 25 |
| Saturday | 23 |
| Sunday | 22 |
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The Simpsons Ride FAQ
How long is the wait for The Simpsons Ride?
The posted standby wait at Universal Studios Florida averaged 24 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 60 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for The Simpsons Ride?
Thursday averaged 22 minutes, the lowest of the week; Tuesday averaged 25 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the The Simpsons Ride wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for The Simpsons Ride drops to the time you choose.
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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.