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Smugglers Run Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Smugglers Run 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.

Quick answer

Riders must be at least 38 in (97 cm) tall to ride Smugglers Run at Disneyland. Smugglers Run is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Disneyland closes. The ride runs about 5 minutes and is rated moderate thrill. Typical waits are around 16 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.

Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Typical wait16min
Peak seen100min
Quietest hour8 AM

Best Time to Ride Smugglers Run

Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 12 PM.

Quick facts

Land
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Height
38 in (97 cm)
Lightning Lane
Yes
Opened
2019
Ride length
About 5 minutes
Thrill
Moderate thrill
Rock solid

Is Smugglers Run Reliable?

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

Should You Rope Drop Smugglers Run?

The shortest waits for Smugglers Run are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland 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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Smugglers Run FAQ

What is the best time to ride Smugglers Run?

At Disneyland, Smugglers Run typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Smugglers Run?

The standby wait for Smugglers Run runs about 16 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 100 minutes at its busiest.

Does Smugglers Run break down a lot?

Smugglers Run 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 Smugglers Run?

Yes. Riders must be at least 38 in (97 cm) tall to ride Smugglers Run.

Does Smugglers Run have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Smugglers Run offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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