What is the best time to ride Mine-Cart Madness?

At Epic Universe, Mine-Cart Madness typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Mine-Cart Madness?

The standby wait for Mine-Cart Madness runs about 111 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 220 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mine-Cart Madness break down a lot?

Mine-Cart Madness is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 69 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Mine-Cart Madness?

Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mine-Cart Madness.

Can you skip the line for Mine-Cart Madness?

Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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Epic Universe · Super Nintendo World Mine-Cart Madness Family coaster · 40 in (102 cm)

Epic Universe · Super Nintendo World

Mine-Cart Madness Wait Time, Drops & Best Time to Ride

At Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, Mine-Cart Madness is one of the most talked-about rides in the park. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Express Pass, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated August 10, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 75 min

Typical wait 111 min

Peak seen 220 min

Quietest hour 9 PM

Quick facts

Land: Super Nintendo World
Height: 40 in (102 cm)
Express Pass: On most rides
Opened: 2025
Ride length: About 2.5 minutes
Thrill: Family coaster

Best Time to Ride Mine-Cart Madness

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

85 9AM

104 10AM

125 11AM

135 12PM

126 1PM

114 2PM

111 3PM

114 4PM

113 5PM

102 6PM

94 7PM

82 8PM

15 9PM

Pro tip: ride Mine-Cart Madness in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Epic Universe closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Mine-Cart Madness Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 69 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Mine-Cart Madness?

Mine-Cart Madness pairs with Mario Kart for the two longest waits in Super Nintendo World. Ride one at rope drop and come back for the other later in the day.

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Mine-Cart Madness FAQ

What is the best time to ride Mine-Cart Madness?: At Epic Universe, Mine-Cart Madness typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mine-Cart Madness?: The standby wait for Mine-Cart Madness runs about 111 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 220 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mine-Cart Madness break down a lot?: Mine-Cart Madness is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 75 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 69 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mine-Cart Madness?: Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mine-Cart Madness.
Can you skip the line for Mine-Cart Madness?: Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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