Space Mountain

Magic Kingdom Attraction 3 min 44" min height Thrill

Space Mountain at a glance

Ride length: About 3 minutes, not counting the wait
Height requirement: 44" (112 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 27 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 7AM (avg 11 min, hourly average, last 90 days) · Best time to ride
Latest status: Closed (latest check 4:26 AM park time, Oct 18) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 83 unplanned breakdowns, median 73 min · down on 57 of 90 tracked days (~63%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 19 of 26 scored days (73%), average miss 8 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Multi Pass · LL strategy

Space Mountain is a thrill ride located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. This attraction offers guests a high-energy experience within the park's futuristic themed area, aligning with Tomorrowland's vision of innovation and exploration. As a designated thrill ride, it is specifically designed to provide an exciting and intense adventure for visitors seeking a dynamic attraction. Guests wishing to experience Space Mountain must meet a minimum height requirement of 44 inches for safety. The entire ride experience has a duration of approximately 3 minutes, offering a concise yet impactful journey. For enhanced convenience and to manage wait times, Space Mountain is included as part of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass system. This allows guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park to reserve a specific return time, streamlining their park experience. Its prominent position in Tomorrowland establishes it as a key attraction within the area, contributing to the overall theme of future possibilities.

About

Space Mountain is an attraction in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. It lasts about 3 minutes. Minimum height: 44 inches. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Listed audiences include: Adults.

Details

Ride length

3 minutes

Show Times

8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Height Requirement

44" (112cm) or taller

Location

Magic Kingdom Park

Frequently asked questions

How long is Space Mountain?

Space Mountain lasts roughly 3 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

What is the height requirement for Space Mountain?

Guests must be at least 44 inches (112 cm) tall to ride Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom.

How long is the wait for Space Mountain?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom averaged 27 minutes and peaked at 115 minutes, based on 4,327 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride Space Mountain?

Averaged by hour over the last 90 days, posted standby waits for Space Mountain were lowest around 7AM, at about 11 minutes.

How often does Space Mountain break down?

Over the last 90 days we recorded 83 unplanned breakdowns of 5 minutes or more for Space Mountain; the median one lasted 73 minutes. It went down on 57 of the 90 days we tracked it (about 63%).

How accurate are the wait time forecasts for Space Mountain?

Over the last 30 days our day-ahead forecast of Space Mountain's daily average standby wait was within 10 minutes of the actual on 19 of 26 scored days (73%), with an average miss of 8 minutes. Every park's scorecard is published on the prediction accuracy page.