What is the best time to ride Space Mountain?

At Disneyland, Space Mountain 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 Space Mountain?

The standby wait for Space Mountain runs about 44 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 100 minutes at its busiest.

Does Space Mountain break down a lot?

Space Mountain is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Space Mountain?

Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Space Mountain.

Does Space Mountain have Lightning Lane?

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

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Disneyland · Tomorrowland Space Mountain Big thrill · 40 in (102 cm)

Disneyland · Tomorrowland

Space Mountain Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Space Mountain 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 40 min

Typical wait 44 min

Peak seen 100 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1977
Ride length: About 3 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Space Mountain

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

29 8AM

32 9AM

42 10AM

45 11AM

46 12PM

48 1PM

48 2PM

49 3PM

49 4PM

46 5PM

49 6PM

47 7PM

45 8PM

41 9PM

51 10PM

39 11PM

Pro tip: ride Space Mountain 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 Space Mountain Reliable?

Spotty Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Space Mountain?

The shortest waits for Space Mountain 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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Space Mountain FAQ

What is the best time to ride Space Mountain?: At Disneyland, Space Mountain 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 Space Mountain?: The standby wait for Space Mountain runs about 44 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 100 minutes at its busiest.
Does Space Mountain break down a lot?: Space Mountain is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Space Mountain?: Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Space Mountain.
Does Space Mountain have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Space Mountain offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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