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How Long Is the Wait for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?

At Disney Magic Kingdom, the line averages 35 minutes for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The line is shortest around 8am, averaging 13 minutes, and longest around 6pm at 44 minutes. That is drawn from the past 12 months of recorded waits, so you can pick a window without buying Lightning Lane.

Average wait by time of day
7am: 7 min average wait7am7min8am: 13 min average wait8am139am: 23 min average wait9am2310am: 33 min average wait10am3311am: 38 min average wait11am3812pm: 40 min average wait12pm401pm: 40 min average wait1pm402pm: 39 min average wait2pm393pm: 39 min average wait3pm394pm: 42 min average wait4pm425pm: 42 min average wait5pm426pm: 44 min average wait6pm44min7pm: 42 min average wait7pm428pm: 40 min average wait8pm409pm: 27 min average wait9pm2710pm: 25 min average wait10pm2511pm: 24 min average wait11pm24
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 32 min average waitSun32minMon: 33 min average waitMon33Tue: 32 min average waitTue32Wed: 37 min average waitWed37minThu: 36 min average waitThu36Fri: 37 min average waitFri37Sat: 37 min average waitSat37
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Average wait by month
Apr: 41 min average waitApr41minMay: 35 min average waitMay35Jun: 35 min average waitJun35Jul: 33 min average waitJul33Aug: 30 min average waitAug30Sep: 28 min average waitSep28minOct: 30 min average waitOct30
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is shortest around 8am (averaging 13 minutes) and longest around 6pm (44 minutes). Day of week matters too: Sun averages 32 minutes while Wed averages 37 minutes, a 5-minute difference. Across months, Sep tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 28 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Disney Magic Kingdom is usually shortest around 8am (about 13 minutes) and longest around 6pm (about 44 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.

What is the average wait for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin averages about 35 minutes at Disney Magic Kingdom, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

What day of the week has the shortest line for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?

Sunday typically has the shortest line for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (around 32 minutes), while Wednesday is the busiest (around 37 minutes).

Do I need Lightning Lane to ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin?

No. By riding Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Lightning Lane.

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