Is Soaring Over the Horizon worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Soaring Over the Horizon's posted standby wait averaged 49 min, from 10 min around 7 AM to 64 min around 3 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 7 AM, when it averages 10 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 40 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 51 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 73 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (89 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Shorter waits nearby
| Ride (Shanghai Disneyland) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Soaring Over the Horizon | 49 min |
| Jet Packs | 32 min |
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | 30 min |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | 27 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Soaring Over the Horizon on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (89 days with data), Soaring Over the Horizon averaged about 40 min on a quiet day, 51 min on a typical day and 73 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What can I ride instead of Soaring Over the Horizon?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Jet Packs averaged 32 min. Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 30 min. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh averaged 27 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,606 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.