What is the best time to ride Living with the Land?

At EPCOT, Living with the Land typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Living with the Land?

The standby wait for Living with the Land runs about 11 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.

Does Living with the Land break down a lot?

Living with the Land is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Living with the Land?

No. Living with the Land has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Living with the Land have Lightning Lane?

No. Living with the Land does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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EPCOT · World Nature

Living with the Land Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Living with the Land 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 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 11 min

Peak seen 45 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Nature
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1982
Ride length: About 14 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Living with the Land

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

5 9AM

15 10AM

22 11AM

18 12PM

14 1PM

12 2PM

11 3PM

10 4PM

8 5PM

7 6PM

6 7PM

5 8PM

Pro tip: ride Living with the Land in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before EPCOT closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Living with the Land Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Living with the Land?

The shortest waits for Living with the Land are right at rope drop and in the final hour before EPCOT 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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Living with the Land FAQ

What is the best time to ride Living with the Land?: At EPCOT, Living with the Land typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Living with the Land?: The standby wait for Living with the Land runs about 11 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Living with the Land break down a lot?: Living with the Land is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 97 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 50 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Living with the Land?: No. Living with the Land has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Living with the Land have Lightning Lane?: No. Living with the Land does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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