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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.
Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Speedway is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes. The ride runs about 5 minutes and is rated family. Typical waits are around 12 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 8 AM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Tomorrowland Speedway
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 8 AM, busiest around 6 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Tomorrowland
- Height
- 32 in (81 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1971
- Ride length
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Family
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Tomorrowland Speedway Reliable?
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.
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 6 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 12 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 40 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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