What is the best time to ride E.T. Adventure?
Around 10 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 19 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around noon (43 minutes).
Universal Studios Florida wait times
E.T. Adventure wait times
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort
20min
Now · 16 min under typical
36min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
70min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 10 a.m. (19 min average), busiest around noon (43 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 36-min averageAverage, 36 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 19 |
| 11 a.m. | 38 |
| noon | 43 |
| 1 p.m. | 38 |
| 2 p.m. | 37 |
| 3 p.m. | 39 |
| 4 p.m. | 34 |
| 5 p.m. | 31 |
Best day of the week
Thursday was the quietest day, Sunday the busiest
Average, 36 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 34 |
| Tuesday | 35 |
| Wednesday | 34 |
| Thursday | 33 |
| Friday | 35 |
| Saturday | 38 |
| Sunday | 42 |
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E.T. Adventure FAQ
How long is the wait for E.T. Adventure?
The posted standby wait at Universal Studios Florida averaged 36 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 70 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for E.T. Adventure?
Thursday averaged 33 minutes, the lowest of the week; Sunday averaged 42 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the E.T. Adventure wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for E.T. Adventure drops to the time you choose.
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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.