Test Track Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Test Track 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.
Quick facts
- Land
- World Discovery
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1999
- Ride length
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Moderate thrill
Best Time to Ride Test Track
Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (10 AM); the wait usually peaks around 7 PM.
Pro tip: ride Test Track 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 Test Track Reliable?
Frequently down Running about 79 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 81 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Test Track?
The shortest waits for Test Track 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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Test Track FAQ
- What is the best time to ride Test Track?
- At EPCOT, Test Track typically has its shortest waits around 10 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
- How long is the wait for Test Track?
- The standby wait for Test Track runs about 73 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 140 minutes at its busiest.
- Does Test Track break down a lot?
- Test Track is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 79 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 81 minutes.
- Is there a height requirement for Test Track?
- Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Test Track.
- Does Test Track have Lightning Lane?
- Yes. Test Track offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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