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 12 PM. 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 27 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 95 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 32 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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Soarin' Across America Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

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.

Updated September 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 45 min

Typical wait 27 min

Peak seen 95 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Nature
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2005
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Soarin' Across America

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

11 9AM

26 10AM

35 11AM

37 12PM

33 1PM

33 2PM

32 3PM

31 4PM

28 5PM

23 6PM

23 7PM

18 8PM

Pro tip: ride Soarin' Across America 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 Soarin' Across America Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 32 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.

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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 12 PM. 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 27 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 95 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 32 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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