Disneyland Paris Ride Reliability
Which rides run smoothly, and which keep breaking down
Jun 2026
Rides most often closed at Disneyland Paris
Based on the share of opening hours each ride was running over recent weeks. Lower uptime = more downtime.
- Slinky® Dog Zigzag Spin7% uptime
- Main Street Vehicles21% uptime
- Cars ROAD TRIP51% uptime
- Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain57% uptime
- Disneyland Railroad Frontierland Depot58% uptime
- Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing58% uptime
- Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station61% uptime
- Pirates' Beach79% uptime
- Le Pays des Contes de Fées, presented by Vittel82% uptime
- Casey Jr. – le Petit Train du Cirque88% uptime
- La Tanière du Dragon88% uptime
- Les Voyages de Pinocchio89% uptime
- Crush's Coaster90% uptime
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant91% uptime
- Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop91% uptime
About Disneyland Paris and live queue times
Disneyland Paris is Europe's largest Disney resort, set in Chessy on the Marne-la-Vallée RER line about 40 minutes east of central Paris. The resort includes two parks - Disneyland Park (Sleeping Beauty Castle, Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Hyperspace Mountain) and Walt Disney Studios Park (Tower of Terror, Ratatouille, Avengers Campus) - plus seven Disney hotels and Disney Village.
Disneyland Paris reliability FAQ
Disneyland Paris reliability FAQ
Which rides break down most at Disneyland Paris?
Over recent weeks, Slinky® Dog Zigzag Spin has had the most downtime at Disneyland Paris (around 7% uptime). See the full list of the least-reliable rides and each ride's reliability further up this page.
Which rides are closed at Disneyland Paris today?
For live, up-to-the-minute closures, open the Disneyland Paris live page - every ride shows whether it's open or closed right now, with the reason and how long it's been down where the park provides it. This page focuses on the longer-term pattern: which rides close most often over a full month.
How do I check if a ride at Disneyland Paris is closed right now?
Check the Disneyland Paris live ride list or an individual ride's page - both show the current open or closed status, refreshed automatically from the park's own ride system. If a ride shows "Closed" or its queue hasn't moved for 45+ minutes, it's probably down. Use this Reliability page to see whether that's unusual or a regular occurrence.
Which rides at Disneyland Paris break down the most?
The Reliability table above ranks every ride at Disneyland Paris by uptime percentage, total downtime minutes and number of separate closures in the selected month. Rides with higher downtime are usually older, more mechanically complex, or subject to weather-related closures.
What counts as a ride "closure" in these stats?
Any period where the ride's status flipped from operating to closed for more than a couple of minutes counts as a closure. Brief resets and scheduled early morning tests are excluded. A ride with 10+ closures in a month is almost certainly unreliable, not just temporarily out of service.
How do you calculate Disneyland Paris ride uptime?
We track each ride's open/closed status every few minutes throughout the park's operating hours. Uptime percentage = minutes the ride was open divided by the park's total operating minutes. A ride that ran all day shows 100%, one closed half the day shows 50%.
Are some rides at Disneyland Paris more reliable than others?
Almost always. Newer coasters typically have higher uptime in their first year, then stabilise. Classic flat rides and family rides tend to be the most reliable. Intense thrill coasters and water rides often sit toward the bottom of the uptime table because they're more complex and weather-sensitive.
How can I avoid riding something that keeps breaking down?
Check this page before your visit. If a ride you care about has under 80% uptime this month, prioritise it early in the day when reliability is best. Also check live queue times - if a ride shows "Closed" or hasn't moved in 45+ minutes, it's probably down for the afternoon.
Does rain or weather affect Disneyland Paris reliability?
Yes - water rides close automatically in heavy rain, and exposed coasters may close in lightning, high winds or very cold temperatures. Our uptime figures reflect actual operations including weather closures, which is why uptime varies seasonally.