Celestial Park · Epic Universe
Stardust Racers Height Requirement, Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
Stardust Racers at Epic Universe has a 65 minute standby wait right now. The best time to ride is around 9 AM, when the line averages 14 minutes, against 51 minutes around 8 PM. Riders must be at least 48 in (122 cm) tall. It takes Universal Express.
Stardust Racers standby
65min
Posted wait right now
- Typical
- 23 min
- Longest seen
- 120 min
- Height
- 48 in
- Express
- Universal Express
Best Time to Ride Stardust Racers
Around 9 AM the line averages 14 minutes. By 8 PM it is closer to 51. 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 Stardust Racers
Tuesday runs lightest at about 19 minutes on average. Thursday is the heaviest at about 30.
- Mon22 minutes
- Tue19 minutes
- Wed19 minutes
- Thu30 minutes
- Fri29 minutes
- Sat23 minutes
- Sun21 minutes
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Updated November 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Riders must be at least 48 in (122 cm) tall to ride Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Stardust Racers is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Epic Universe closes. It is a dual-launch racing coaster, so two trains launch side by side on twin tracks and race each other. It reaches about 62 miles per hour and climbs 133 feet, with airtime hills and one inversion, the Celestial Spin. Typical waits are around 23 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Celestial Park
- Height
- 48 in (122 cm)
- Express Pass
- Universal Express
- Status
- Open, no closure announced
- Opened
- 2025
- Ride length
- About 90 seconds
- Thrill
- Big thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Universal Orlando height requirements chart.
What to Expect on Stardust Racers
Stardust Racers is the headliner of Epic Universe and the only high-thrill coaster in Celestial Park. Two trains, one on the yellow track and one on the green, launch at the same moment and race along intertwining tracks, so the ride changes depending on which side runs faster on your lap. It tops out around 62 miles per hour and climbs to about 133 feet.
The signature moment is the Celestial Spin, the ride's one inversion, where the two trains roll over as they appear to brush past each other. Beyond that it is fast launches, airtime hills, and the racing element, which keeps it thrilling without being extreme. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall, and a single rider line helps when the standby wait climbs.
Is Stardust Racers Reliable?
Running about 87 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 49 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Stardust Racers?
Stardust Racers is best at Early Park Admission or in the last hour before close. During the day the single rider line is usually the fastest way on, since it opens and closes with capacity.
Stardust Racers FAQ
What is the best time to ride Stardust Racers?
At Epic Universe, Stardust Racers typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 8 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Stardust Racers?
The standby wait for Stardust Racers runs about 23 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 120 minutes at its busiest.
Does Stardust Racers break down a lot?
Stardust Racers is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 87 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 49 minutes.
How fast is Stardust Racers?
It reaches about 62 miles per hour, which makes it the fastest ride at Epic Universe. The dual launch and the racing trains are what give it its speed and its rivalry.
Does Stardust Racers go upside down?
Yes, once. The Celestial Spin turns you upside down as the two trains cross. There are no loops, and the rest of the ride is launches, airtime hills, and the race between the trains.
Is there a height requirement for Stardust Racers?
Yes. Riders must be at least 48 in (122 cm) tall to ride Stardust Racers.
Can you skip the line for Stardust Racers?
Yes. Stardust Racers takes Universal Express, the paid line skip that also comes with some Universal hotel stays. Standby is always available too.
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