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Soarin' Across America Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Soarin' Across America 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 Soarin' Across America at EPCOT. Soarin' Across America is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before EPCOT closes. The ride runs about 5 minutes and is rated gentle. Typical waits are around 30 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Soarin' Across America
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 AM, busiest around 11 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- World Nature
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2005
- Ride length
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Soarin' Across America Reliable?
Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 30 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Soarin' Across America?
The shortest waits for Soarin' Across America 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.
Soarin' Across America FAQ
What is the best time to ride Soarin' Across America?
At EPCOT, Soarin' Across America 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 Soarin' Across America?
The standby wait for Soarin' Across America runs about 30 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
Does Soarin' Across America break down a lot?
Soarin' Across America 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 Soarin' Across America?
Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Soarin' Across America.
Does Soarin' Across America have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Soarin' Across America offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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