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 18 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 75 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 20 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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Disneyland · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Smugglers Run Moderate thrill · 38 in (97 cm)

Disneyland · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Smugglers Run Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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.

Updated July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 35 min

Typical wait 18 min

Peak seen 75 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

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

Best Time to Ride Smugglers Run

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

8 8AM

11 9AM

18 10AM

23 11AM

24 12PM

24 1PM

24 2PM

22 3PM

20 4PM

19 5PM

17 6PM

18 7PM

14 8PM

11 9PM

16 10PM

13 11PM

Pro tip: ride Smugglers Run in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Smugglers Run Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 20 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 18 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 75 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 20 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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