What is the best time to ride Tomorrowland Speedway?

At Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Speedway typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Tomorrowland Speedway?

The standby wait for Tomorrowland Speedway runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.

Does Tomorrowland Speedway break down a lot?

Tomorrowland Speedway is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 66 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Tomorrowland Speedway?

Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Tomorrowland Speedway.

Does Tomorrowland Speedway have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Tomorrowland Speedway offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Tomorrowland Speedway Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Speedway 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.

Updated July 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 15 min

Peak seen 45 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: 32 in (81 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 1971
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Family

Best Time to Ride Tomorrowland Speedway

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 7 PM.

9 8AM

12 9AM

16 10AM

16 11AM

15 12PM

14 1PM

12 2PM

13 3PM

16 4PM

15 5PM

16 6PM

20 7PM

19 8PM

12 9PM

10 10PM

15 11PM

Pro tip: ride Tomorrowland Speedway in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Magic Kingdom closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Tomorrowland Speedway Reliable?

Spotty Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 66 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Tomorrowland Speedway?

The shortest waits for Tomorrowland Speedway are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Magic Kingdom 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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Tomorrowland Speedway FAQ

What is the best time to ride Tomorrowland Speedway?: At Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Speedway typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Tomorrowland Speedway?: The standby wait for Tomorrowland Speedway runs about 15 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Tomorrowland Speedway break down a lot?: Tomorrowland Speedway is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 95 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 66 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Tomorrowland Speedway?: Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Tomorrowland Speedway.
Does Tomorrowland Speedway have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Tomorrowland Speedway offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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