World Discovery · EPCOT
Test Track Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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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.
Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Test Track at EPCOT. Test Track is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before EPCOT closes. The ride runs about 5 minutes and is rated moderate thrill. Typical waits are around 67 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Test Track
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 AM, busiest around 1 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- World Discovery
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1999
- Ride length
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Moderate thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Test Track Reliable?
Running about 72 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 90 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.
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 1 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 67 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 72 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 90 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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