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Spaceship Earth Wait Times

Walt Disney World® Resort · EPCOT

Average that day

23min

Thu, Nov 7

Hours

9am–9pm

Early entry 8:30am–9am

Range

10–35 min

Low 11:10am · high 3:22pm

Average

23 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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Thursday, Nov 7 vs a typical Thursday

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

Average

23 min

Lowest

10 min 11:10am

Highest

35 min 3:22pm

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

Down 7 times for 4h 16m in total

8:31am Running Down 9:01pm
  • 8:34am – 8:36am 1m
  • 8:45am – 11:10am 2h 25m
  • 11:50am – 12:08pm 18m
  • 12:40pm – 12:52pm 11m
  • 2:28pm – 2:40pm 12m
  • 3:55pm – 4:49pm 54m
  • 5:10pm – 5:25pm 15m

Broke down on 14 of the 29 days it ran in the last 30 days.

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