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Spaceship Earth Wait Times

Walt Disney World® Resort · EPCOT

Average that day

12min

Fri, Jul 19

Hours

9am–9pm

Early entry 8:30am–9am

Range

5–40 min

Low 12:09am · high 12:02pm

Average

12 min

That day

Spaceship Earth Photo: Disney

Spaceship Earth, located in the World Celebration area of EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort, is a slow-paced, dark ride accessible to guests of any height. The attraction offers a chronological journey through the evolution of human communication, from ancient symbols to modern technology. Designed for all ages, it provides a family-friendly experience that combines education with gentle thrills.

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Hours calendar

Friday, Jul 19 vs a typical Friday

Standby wait through the day, against the average of the last 8 Fridays

Average

12 min

Lowest

5 min 12:09am

Highest

40 min 12:02pm

Best times to go

Average standby by weekday and hour

Average standby each hour, day by day

Not enough history yet to show a weekly pattern.

History

Average

16 min

Lowest

5 min Sep 1

Highest

50 min Dec 31

Average

16 min

Lowest

7 min Jul 5

Highest

28 min Dec 28

Average

15 min

Lowest

10 min Aug 2025

Highest

20 min Mar 2026

Average

15 min

Lowest

15 min 2025

Highest

16 min 2022

Ride status

Ran all day with no breakdowns

12:09am Running Down 9:02pm

Broke down on 22 of the 30 days it ran in the last 30 days.

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