Magic Kingdom Ride Reliability
Which rides run smoothly, and which keep breaking down
Jun 2026
Rides most often closed at Magic Kingdom
Based on the share of opening hours each ride was running over recent weeks. Lower uptime = more downtime.
- Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight35% uptime
- Main Street Vehicles52% uptime
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland84% uptime
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train89% uptime
- Space Mountain89% uptime
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh90% uptime
- Haunted Mansion91% uptime
- Tiana's Bayou Adventure92% uptime
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad92% uptime
- "it's a small world"92% uptime
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel94% uptime
- The Barnstormer96% uptime
- TRON Lightcycle / Run96% uptime
- Astro Orbiter96% uptime
- Pirates of the Caribbean96% uptime
About Magic Kingdom and live queue times
Magic Kingdom is the original Florida Disney park, opened in 1971, and still the most-visited theme park in the world. The classic line-up is iconic: Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle / Run, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Cinderella Castle anchors the central hub with nightly fireworks.
Magic Kingdom reliability FAQ
Magic Kingdom reliability FAQ
Which rides break down most at Magic Kingdom?
Over recent weeks, Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight has had the most downtime at Magic Kingdom (around 35% uptime). See the full list of the least-reliable rides and each ride's reliability further up this page.
Which rides are closed at Magic Kingdom today?
For live, up-to-the-minute closures, open the Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom is closed right now?
Check the Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom break down the most?
The Reliability table above ranks every ride at Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom 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.