What is the best time to ride Soarin' Around the World?

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Soarin' Around the World is around 8AM when average waits are 7 minutes. The worst time is 4PM with 41-minute average waits.

What is the average wait time for Soarin' Around the World?

Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT averages a 30-minute wait. Peak waits can reach 120 minutes.

What is the best day to ride Soarin' Around the World?

Wednesday tends to have the shortest waits for Soarin' Around the World, averaging 26 minutes.

Best Time to Ride Soarin' Around the World

EPCOT · Based on 18874 real wait time data points

Lift off on a breathtaking simulated hang-glider flight over iconic landmarks around the world in this EPCOT fan-favorite. Seated in rows that lift high above a massive 180-degree IMAX dome screen, you'll soar over the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Sydney Harbor, African savannas, and more with wind, scents, and mist enhancing the experience. The sensation of flight is convincing and awe-inspiring. Located in The Land pavilion — aim for a top-row seat for the most immersive viewing angle.

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8AM

Shortest average wait for Soarin' Around the World

Arrive around 8AM for an average wait of just 7 minutes. That's 34 minutes shorter than the peak time (4PM, 41min avg). Best day of the week: Wednesday (26min avg).

30m

Average Wait

Best Time Wait

41m

Peak Time Wait

120m

Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

7AM 0m Best

8AM 7m Best

9AM 11m Good

10AM 26m Busy

11AM 36m Busy

12PM 37m Busy

1PM 35m Busy

2PM 38m Busy

3PM 39m Busy

4PM 41m Peak

5PM 36m Busy

6PM 31m Busy

7PM 31m Busy

8PM 23m Good

9PM 16m Good

10PM 13m Good

11PM 13m Good

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

Soarin' Around the World averages 53 minutes at 8 PM on Mondays but only 5 minutes at 12 PM on Tuesdays.

	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	7	13	25	32	43	34	39	39	53	35	31	45
Tue	5	9	26	40	29	35	37	43	47	35	24	25
Wed	6	8	26	31	32	31	30	43	26	30	22	20
Thu	7	13	28	39	40	33	34	34	33	31	26	25
Fri	6	10	30	36	38	34	43	39	40	39	40	37
Sat	9	15	27	38	41	44	44	44	51	46	43	45
Sun	7	10	22	35	36	29	33	34	37	31	22	18

Tips for Riding Soarin' Around the World with Minimal Wait

Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT averages a 30-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (7min) and longest around 4PM (41min) — a 34-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 26 minutes. Avoid Saturday if possible — waits average 38 minutes.

Pro tip: Arrive at EPCOT before opening and head to Soarin' Around the World first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.

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Full Wait Time History Uptime & Reliability Back to Soarin' Around the World

	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	7	13	25	32	43	34	39	39	53	35	31	45
Tue	5	9	26	40	29	35	37	43	47	35	24	25
Wed	6	8	26	31	32	31	30	43	26	30	22	20
Thu	7	13	28	39	40	33	34	34	33	31	26	25
Fri	6	10	30	36	38	34	43	39	40	39	40	37
Sat	9	15	27	38	41	44	44	44	51	46	43	45
Sun	7	10	22	35	36	29	33	34	37	31	22	18

	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	7	13	25	32	43	34	39	39	53	35	31	45
Tue	5	9	26	40	29	35	37	43	47	35	24	25
Wed	6	8	26	31	32	31	30	43	26	30	22	20
Thu	7	13	28	39	40	33	34	34	33	31	26	25
Fri	6	10	30	36	38	34	43	39	40	39	40	37
Sat	9	15	27	38	41	44	44	44	51	46	43	45
Sun	7	10	22	35	36	29	33	34	37	31	22	18

	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	7	13	25	32	43	34	39	39	53	35	31	45
Tue	5	9	26	40	29	35	37	43	47	35	24	25
Wed	6	8	26	31	32	31	30	43	26	30	22	20
Thu	7	13	28	39	40	33	34	34	33	31	26	25
Fri	6	10	30	36	38	34	43	39	40	39	40	37
Sat	9	15	27	38	41	44	44	44	51	46	43	45
Sun	7	10	22	35	36	29	33	34	37	31	22	18