What is the best time to ride Mission: BREAKOUT!?

At California Adventure, Mission: BREAKOUT! typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 10 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Mission: BREAKOUT!?

The standby wait for Mission: BREAKOUT! runs about 41 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 120 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mission: BREAKOUT! break down a lot?

Mission: BREAKOUT! is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Mission: BREAKOUT!?

Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mission: BREAKOUT!.

Does Mission: BREAKOUT! have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Mission: BREAKOUT! offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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California Adventure · Avengers Campus Mission: BREAKOUT! Big thrill · 40 in (102 cm)

California Adventure · Avengers Campus

Mission: BREAKOUT! Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Mission: BREAKOUT! is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated September 9, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 41 min

Peak seen 120 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Avengers Campus
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2017
Ride length: About 2 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Mission: BREAKOUT!

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 10 PM.

27 8AM

33 9AM

36 10AM

39 11AM

38 12PM

38 1PM

43 2PM

43 3PM

47 4PM

49 5PM

51 6PM

53 7PM

53 8PM

49 9PM

55 10PM

Pro tip: ride Mission: BREAKOUT! in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Mission: BREAKOUT! Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Mission: BREAKOUT!?

The shortest waits for Mission: BREAKOUT! are right at rope drop and in the final hour before California Adventure closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Mission: BREAKOUT! FAQ

What is the best time to ride Mission: BREAKOUT!?: At California Adventure, Mission: BREAKOUT! typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 10 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mission: BREAKOUT!?: The standby wait for Mission: BREAKOUT! runs about 41 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 120 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mission: BREAKOUT! break down a lot?: Mission: BREAKOUT! is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 29 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mission: BREAKOUT!?: Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mission: BREAKOUT!.
Does Mission: BREAKOUT! have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Mission: BREAKOUT! offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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