Space Mountain Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Space Mountain averaged 26.1 minutes, peaking at 115. That is the 8th longest queue of 30 tracked rides in the park — 1.4× the park average of 18.5 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 16.2 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 37.8.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- 44" (3'8")
- Intensity
- Thrill
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Ride length
- 3 min
- Best for ages
- 7+
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- No
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Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Space Mountain FAQs
How long is the wait for Space Mountain?
Space Mountain has averaged 26.1 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 115 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Space Mountain?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 16.2 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 37.8 minutes. Riding first thing after Magic Kingdom opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Space Mountain?
Riders must be at least 44 inches (3'8") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.
How long is Space Mountain?
The ride itself lasts about 3 minutes. It is a roller coaster rated thrill for intensity.
Are waits for Space Mountain getting longer?
Waits are up 30% over the past week, averaging 31.7 minutes compared with 24.3 minutes over the preceding weeks.
Plan around Space Mountain
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Every ride's current queue, updated through the day.
Crowd calendar
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Park guide
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