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 12 PM. 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 65 minutes at its busiest.

Does Star Tours break down a lot?

Star Tours is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 52 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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Disneyland · Tomorrowland Star Tours Moderate thrill · 40 in (102 cm)

Disneyland · Tomorrowland

Star Tours Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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.

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

Right now 5 min

Typical wait 13 min

Peak seen 65 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

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

Best Time to Ride Star Tours

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

6 8AM

10 9AM

16 10AM

20 11AM

21 12PM

20 1PM

18 2PM

17 3PM

15 4PM

14 5PM

13 6PM

12 7PM

10 8PM

7 9PM

9 10PM

6 11PM

Pro tip: ride Star Tours 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 Star Tours Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 52 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 12 PM. 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 65 minutes at its busiest.
Does Star Tours break down a lot?: Star Tours is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 52 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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