What is the best time to ride Mine-Cart Madness?
Around 8 p.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 50 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around noon (117 minutes).
55min
Now · 37 min under typical
92min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
200min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 p.m. (50 min average), busiest around noon (117 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 92-min averageAverage, 92 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 68 |
| 10 a.m. | 86 |
| 11 a.m. | 106 |
| noon | 117 |
| 1 p.m. | 116 |
| 2 p.m. | 103 |
| 3 p.m. | 97 |
| 4 p.m. | 104 |
| 5 p.m. | 101 |
| 6 p.m. | 88 |
| 7 p.m. | 74 |
| 8 p.m. | 50 |
Best day of the week
Saturday was the quietest day, Thursday the busiest
Average, 92 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 101 |
| Tuesday | 82 |
| Wednesday | 94 |
| Thursday | 112 |
| Friday | 100 |
| Saturday | 77 |
| Sunday | 88 |
Get an alert when the Mine-Cart Madness wait drops
Standby for iPhone shows live waits for every ride at Epic Universe and sends a push alert when the standby wait drops to the time you choose.
Mine-Cart Madness FAQ
How long is the wait for Mine-Cart Madness?
The posted standby wait at Epic Universe averaged 92 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 200 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Mine-Cart Madness?
Saturday averaged 77 minutes, the lowest of the week; Thursday averaged 112 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Mine-Cart Madness wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Mine-Cart Madness drops to the time you choose.
More Epic Universe rides
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.