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 16 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mission: SPACE break down a lot?

Mission: SPACE is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 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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EPCOT · World Discovery

Mission: SPACE Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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.

Updated July 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 16 min

Peak seen 45 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Discovery
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2003
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Mission: SPACE

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

15 9AM

17 10AM

18 11AM

17 12PM

17 1PM

16 2PM

17 3PM

16 4PM

16 5PM

17 6PM

16 7PM

16 8PM

Pro tip: ride Mission: SPACE in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before EPCOT closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Mission: SPACE Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 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.

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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 16 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mission: SPACE break down a lot?: Mission: SPACE is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 42 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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