What is the best time to ride Soarin' Across America?

At California Adventure, Soarin' Across America typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 5 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Soarin' Across America?

The standby wait for Soarin' Across America runs about 35 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.

Does Soarin' Across America break down a lot?

Soarin' Across America is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 45 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Soarin' Across America?

Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Soarin' Across America.

Does Soarin' Across America have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Soarin' Across America offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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California Adventure · Grizzly Peak Soarin' Across America Gentle · 40 in (102 cm)

California Adventure · Grizzly Peak

Soarin' Across America Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Soarin' Across America 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 8, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 35 min

Peak seen 115 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Grizzly Peak
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2001
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Soarin' Across America

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 5 PM.

11 8AM

22 9AM

31 10AM

37 11AM

37 12PM

37 1PM

40 2PM

42 3PM

44 4PM

45 5PM

42 6PM

42 7PM

37 8PM

25 9PM

40 10PM

Pro tip: ride Soarin' Across America 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 Soarin' Across America Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 45 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Soarin' Across America?

The shortest waits for Soarin' Across America 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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Soarin' Across America FAQ

What is the best time to ride Soarin' Across America?: At California Adventure, Soarin' Across America typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 5 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Soarin' Across America?: The standby wait for Soarin' Across America runs about 35 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
Does Soarin' Across America break down a lot?: Soarin' Across America is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 45 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Soarin' Across America?: Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Soarin' Across America.
Does Soarin' Across America have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Soarin' Across America offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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