What is the best time to ride Soarin' Across America?
Around 8 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 6 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around noon (39 minutes).
15min
Now · 15 min under typical
30min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
120min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 a.m. (6 min average), busiest around noon (39 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 30-min averageAverage, 30 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 6 |
| 9 a.m. | 12 |
| 10 a.m. | 31 |
| 11 a.m. | 38 |
| noon | 39 |
| 1 p.m. | 35 |
| 2 p.m. | 36 |
| 3 p.m. | 34 |
| 4 p.m. | 35 |
| 5 p.m. | 36 |
| 6 p.m. | 29 |
| 7 p.m. | 25 |
| 8 p.m. | 21 |
| 9 p.m. | 14 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Thursday the busiest
Average, 30 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 20 |
| Tuesday | 16 |
| Wednesday | 23 |
| Thursday | 45 |
| Friday | 43 |
| Saturday | 35 |
| Sunday | 25 |
Book a Lightning Lane for Soarin' Across America
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch Soarin' Across America 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.
Soarin' Across America FAQ
How long is the wait for Soarin' Across America?
The posted standby wait at EPCOT averaged 30 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 120 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Soarin' Across America?
Tuesday averaged 16 minutes, the lowest of the week; Thursday averaged 45 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for Soarin' Across America?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches Soarin' Across America 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.