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Alien Swirling Saucers Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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At Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Alien Swirling Saucers 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 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Alien Swirling Saucers at Hollywood Studios. Alien Swirling Saucers is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Hollywood Studios closes. The ride runs about 1.5 minutes and is rated family. Typical waits are around 25 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 PM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Alien Swirling Saucers
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 PM, busiest around 11 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Toy Story Land
- Height
- 32 in (81 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2018
- Ride length
- About 1.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Family
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Alien Swirling Saucers Reliable?
Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 27 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Alien Swirling Saucers?
The shortest waits for Alien Swirling Saucers are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Hollywood Studios 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.
Alien Swirling Saucers FAQ
What is the best time to ride Alien Swirling Saucers?
At Hollywood Studios, Alien Swirling Saucers 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 Alien Swirling Saucers?
The standby wait for Alien Swirling Saucers runs about 25 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
Does Alien Swirling Saucers break down a lot?
Alien Swirling Saucers is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 27 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Alien Swirling Saucers?
Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Alien Swirling Saucers.
Does Alien Swirling Saucers have Lightning Lane?
Yes. Alien Swirling Saucers offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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