What is the best time to ride Space Mountain?
Around 12 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 6 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 6 p.m. (34 minutes).
25min
Now
25min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
115min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 12 a.m. (6 min average), busiest around 6 p.m. (34 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 25-min averageAverage, 25 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 8 |
| 8 a.m. | 11 |
| 9 a.m. | 16 |
| 10 a.m. | 22 |
| 11 a.m. | 33 |
| noon | 34 |
| 1 p.m. | 31 |
| 2 p.m. | 26 |
| 3 p.m. | 30 |
| 4 p.m. | 32 |
| 5 p.m. | 32 |
| 6 p.m. | 34 |
| 7 p.m. | 31 |
| 8 p.m. | 20 |
| 9 p.m. | 19 |
| 10 p.m. | 15 |
| 11 p.m. | 7 |
| 12 a.m. | 6 |
Best day of the week
Thursday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 25 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 32 |
| Tuesday | 18 |
| Wednesday | 36 |
| Thursday | 15 |
| Friday | 19 |
| Saturday | 37 |
| Sunday | 19 |
Book a Lightning Lane for Space Mountain
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch Space Mountain 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.
Space Mountain FAQ
How long is the wait for Space Mountain?
The posted standby wait at Magic Kingdom averaged 25 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 115 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Space Mountain?
Thursday averaged 15 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 37 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for Space Mountain?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches Space Mountain and books an available return time for your party. Availability is never guaranteed.
More Magic Kingdom 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.