What is the best time to ride Test Track?

At EPCOT, Test Track 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 Test Track?

The standby wait for Test Track runs about 68 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 135 minutes at its busiest.

Does Test Track break down a lot?

Test Track is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 73 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 86 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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EPCOT · World Discovery

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

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 68 min

Peak seen 135 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

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 (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

61 9AM

63 10AM

71 11AM

71 12PM

71 1PM

70 2PM

69 3PM

71 4PM

68 5PM

71 6PM

71 7PM

66 8PM

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 73 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 86 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 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. 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 68 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 135 minutes at its busiest.
Does Test Track break down a lot?: Test Track is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 73 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 86 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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