Epic Universe reliability Posted November 1, 2026
Mine-Cart Madness has been down 7 of the last 7 days at Epic Universe
On Sunday, November 1, 2026 the Donkey Kong coaster in Super Nintendo World spent more than four hours down in one stretch during park hours. It is not a one day story. Over the last 90 days it has run 80 percent of the day across 177 outages, which makes it the least available ride at Epic Universe, and Universal has given no public reason for the repeated closures.
- Running, last 90 days
- 80 percent
- Outages, last 90 days
- 177
- Typical outage
- 61 min
- Days down this week
- 7 of 7
The last 7 days, day by day
Each bar is the share of the day Mine-Cart Madness spent down. A calm day is a good day on this chart, and this week did not have many of them.
- Mon, Oct 26Down 28 percent of the day 28 percent down
- Tue, Oct 27Down 3 percent of the day 3 percent down
- Wed, Oct 28Down 11 percent of the day 11 percent down
- Thu, Oct 29Down 16 percent of the day 16 percent down
- Fri, Oct 30Down 2 percent of the day 2 percent down
- Sat, Oct 31Down 5 percent of the day 5 percent down
- Sun, Nov 1Down 88 percent of the day 88 percent down
Epic Universe live waits, including whether Mine-Cart Madness is running right now
The least available rides at Epic Universe
Mine-Cart Madness is not just having a rough week. Across the last 90 days it sits at the bottom of its own park for availability, below rides that opened the same day.
| Ride | Running | Outages |
|---|---|---|
| Mine-Cart Madness | 80 percent of the day | 177 |
| Hiccup's Wing Gliders | 84 percent of the day | 162 |
| Fyre Drill | 84 percent of the day | 111 |
| Stardust Racers | 85 percent of the day | 152 |
| Curse of the Werewolf | 88 percent of the day | 122 |
| Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry | 90 percent of the day | 167 |
Ride reliability rankings for every park, updated from the same readings
How to plan around a ride that keeps closing
- Do not wait at the entrance during a closure. A typical outage here runs about 61 minutes, and the long ones run for hours. Your morning is worth more than a spot in a line that is not moving.
- Ride Mario Kart first instead. It shares Super Nintendo World and the long wait problem, so clear it while Mine-Cart Madness is down and keep the rest of the land for later.
- Save Mine-Cart Madness for late. Its typical wait is about 102 minutes, midday is its busiest stretch, and its quietest hour is around 8 PM. A morning closure has usually cleared by then, and the line is at its shortest.
- Check the live board before you cross the park. One look at the Epic Universe page tells you whether it is running before you walk to Super Nintendo World on hope.
What is not known yet
Universal has not said why the ride keeps closing, and no reason is reported here, because none has been given in public. What is known is the pattern in the readings, a four hour stretch down on November 1, downtime on 7 of the last 7 days, and the weakest availability record at Epic Universe over 90 days.
The ride did come back on November 1 itself. By the last check before the 8 PM close it was running again and posting a 95 minute wait, the longest line in the park at that moment. Coming back is good news for the guests in that line, and it does not change the pattern that put it down in the first place.
Mine-Cart Madness downtime, answered
Is Mine-Cart Madness down a lot at Epic Universe?
Yes. Over the last 90 days it ran about 80 percent of the day, the least available ride at Epic Universe, with 177 outages that averaged about 61 minutes each.
Was Mine-Cart Madness down on November 1, 2026?
Yes. It spent more than four hours down in one stretch during park hours that Sunday, and it had downtime on 7 of the last 7 days. By the last check before the 8 PM close it was running again and posting a 95 minute wait.
Why does Mine-Cart Madness keep closing?
Universal has not given a public reason for the repeated closures, and this page will not guess at one. The pattern is the news, a headline ride that visitors plan their day around keeps missing big parts of the day.
What should I do if Mine-Cart Madness is down on my visit?
Do not burn the morning waiting at the entrance. Ride Mario Kart first, keep an eye on the live Epic Universe board, and save Mine-Cart Madness for late in the day, when its wait has run quietest and a morning closure has had time to clear.
What is the best time to ride Mine-Cart Madness?
Late in the day. Across the last two months of readings its typical wait is about 102 minutes, it is busiest around midday, and its quietest hour is around 8 PM, close to closing time.