World Discovery · EPCOT
Mission: SPACE Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Mission: SPACE 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.
Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. Mission: SPACE is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before EPCOT closes. The ride runs about 5 minutes and is rated big thrill. Typical waits are around 17 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Mission: SPACE
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 AM, busiest around 11 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- World Discovery
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2003
- Ride length
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Big thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Mission: SPACE Reliable?
Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 26 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Mission: SPACE?
The shortest waits for Mission: SPACE 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.
Mission: SPACE FAQ
What is the best time to ride Mission: SPACE?
At EPCOT, Mission: SPACE 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 Mission: SPACE?
The standby wait for Mission: SPACE runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 50 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mission: SPACE break down a lot?
Mission: SPACE is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 26 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mission: SPACE?
Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mission: SPACE.
Does Mission: SPACE have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Mission: SPACE offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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