Star Tours Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Star Tours 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 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Star Tours at Disneyland. Star Tours 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 13 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.

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

Typical wait13min

Peak seen55min

Quietest hour8 AM

Best Time to Ride Star Tours

Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 11 AM.

5 8AM

8 9AM

12 10AM

16 11AM

16 12PM

15 1PM

15 2PM

14 3PM

14 4PM

15 5PM

15 6PM

15 7PM

14 8PM

9 9PM

9 10PM

6 11PM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1987
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Moderate thrill

Rock solid

Is Star Tours Reliable?

Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 30 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Star Tours?

The shortest waits for Star Tours 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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Star Tours FAQ

What is the best time to ride Star Tours?

At Disneyland, Star Tours typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Star Tours?

The standby wait for Star Tours runs about 13 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 55 minutes at its busiest.

Does Star Tours break down a lot?

Star Tours is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 30 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Star Tours?

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

Does Star Tours have Lightning Lane?

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

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