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 8 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 40 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.

Does Space Mountain break down a lot?

Space Mountain is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 56 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 Height Requirement, 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 October 23, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 40 min

Peak seen 130 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

See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.

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 8 PM.

21 8AM

26 9AM

36 10AM

38 11AM

38 12PM

41 1PM

39 2PM

40 3PM

42 4PM

45 5PM

47 6PM

51 7PM

52 8PM

45 9PM

44 10PM

33 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 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 56 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 8 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 40 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.
Does Space Mountain break down a lot?: Space Mountain is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 56 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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