Soarin' Around the World Wait Times — Best Time to Ride Without Lightning Lane
This page shows historical wait time patterns for Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT, based on 183,283+ real readings collected over the past 12 months. Use these patterns to choose the best time to ride without buying Lightning Lane.
Average wait by time of day
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Average wait by day of week
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Average wait by month
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Soarin' Around the World is shortest around 8am (averaging 6 minutes) and longest around 11am (47 minutes). Day of week matters too: Tue averages 32 minutes while Sun averages 36 minutes — a 4-minute difference. Across months, Sep tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 21 minutes.
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What is the best time to ride Soarin' Around the World?
Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT is usually shortest around 8am (about 6 minutes) and longest around 11am (about 47 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.
What is the average wait for Soarin' Around the World?
Soarin' Around the World averages about 35 minutes, based on 183,283 wait time readings at EPCOT.
What day of the week has the shortest line for Soarin' Around the World?
Tuesday typically has the shortest line for Soarin' Around the World (around 32 minutes), while Sunday is the busiest (around 36 minutes).
Do I need Lightning Lane to ride Soarin' Around the World?
No. By riding Soarin' Around the World during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Lightning Lane.
