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Mine-Cart Madness Height Requirement, Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe has a 120 minute standby wait right now. The best time to ride is around 8 PM, when the line averages 65 minutes, against 122 minutes around 12 PM. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall. It takes Universal Express.
Mine-Cart Madness standby
120min
Posted wait right now
- Typical
- 102 min
- Longest seen
- 215 min
- Height
- 40 in
- Express
- Universal Express
Best Time to Ride Mine-Cart Madness
Around 8 PM the line averages 65 minutes. By 12 PM it is closer to 122. Every tag below is one hour of a typical day, and it hangs lower the longer the wait.
Quietest hour Busiest hour
Best day of the week for Mine-Cart Madness
Wednesday runs lightest at about 90 minutes on average. Friday is the heaviest at about 109.
- Mon106 minutes
- Tue100 minutes
- Wed90 minutes
- Thu101 minutes
- Fri109 minutes
- Sat103 minutes
- Sun102 minutes
Pair the quiet hour with a quiet day. Best days at Epic Universe this month, the Epic Universe crowd calendar and Epic Universe hours.
Updated November 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Mine-Cart Madness at Epic Universe. Mine-Cart Madness is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Epic Universe closes. It is a family coaster with a clever trick, a hidden track that makes the mine cart look like it jumps across gaps in broken rails. It has quick acceleration, climbs, tilts and drops but no inversions, so it suits younger riders who like a real coaster. Typical waits are around 102 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Super Nintendo World
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Express Pass
- Universal Express
- Status
- Open, no closure announced
- Opened
- 2025
- Ride length
- About 2.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Family coaster
See where this height sits across every ride in the Universal Orlando height requirements chart.
Is Mine-Cart Madness Reliable?
Running about 81 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 60 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.
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 8 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 102 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 215 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mine-Cart Madness break down a lot?
Mine-Cart Madness is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 81 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 60 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?
Yes. Mine-Cart Madness takes Universal Express, the paid line skip that also comes with some Universal hotel stays. Standby is always available too.
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