Is Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin's posted standby wait averaged 28 min, from 6 min around 11 PM to 40 min around 4 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 7 min. The ride lasts about 4 min, so on average that's about 7 minutes in line for every minute of ride.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 22 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 27 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 35 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (90 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Lightning Lane
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Questions
How long is the wait for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin averaged about 22 min on a quiet day, 27 min on a typical day and 35 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What is the best time in the morning to ride Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin?
In the morning, 8 AM has been the shortest, averaging 7 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 11 PM (6 min).
Does Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin have Lightning Lane?
Yes: Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin offers Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,570 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.