What is the best time to ride Yoshi's Adventure?

At Epic Universe, Yoshi's Adventure typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Yoshi's Adventure?

The standby wait for Yoshi's Adventure runs about 38 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 110 minutes at its busiest.

Does Yoshi's Adventure break down a lot?

Yoshi's Adventure is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 89 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 72 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Yoshi's Adventure?

Yes. Riders must be at least 34 in (86 cm) tall to ride Yoshi's Adventure.

Can you skip the line for Yoshi's Adventure?

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 Yoshi's Adventure Gentle · 34 in (86 cm)

Epic Universe · Super Nintendo World

Yoshi's Adventure Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, Yoshi's Adventure is a ride worth planning around. 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 10 min

Typical wait 38 min

Peak seen 110 min

Quietest hour 9 PM

Quick facts

Land: Super Nintendo World
Height: 34 in (86 cm)
Express Pass: On most rides
Opened: 2025
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Yoshi's Adventure

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 PM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

19 9AM

35 10AM

59 11AM

58 12PM

50 1PM

42 2PM

39 3PM

36 4PM

32 5PM

28 6PM

24 7PM

16 8PM

5 9PM

Pro tip: ride Yoshi's Adventure 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 Yoshi's Adventure Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 89 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 72 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Yoshi's Adventure?

The shortest waits for Yoshi's Adventure are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Epic Universe 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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Yoshi's Adventure FAQ

What is the best time to ride Yoshi's Adventure?: At Epic Universe, Yoshi's Adventure typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Yoshi's Adventure?: The standby wait for Yoshi's Adventure runs about 38 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 110 minutes at its busiest.
Does Yoshi's Adventure break down a lot?: Yoshi's Adventure is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 89 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 72 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Yoshi's Adventure?: Yes. Riders must be at least 34 in (86 cm) tall to ride Yoshi's Adventure.
Can you skip the line for Yoshi's Adventure?: 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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