No one likes to wait in lines; however, lines are a reality of visiting any theme park. Even Guests who know the ins and outs of FastPass+ have to wait in lines from time to time. If you’re in between FastPass+ reservations and the standby lines to the E-ticket attractions are long, there are several attractions that have minimal waits no matter how large the crowds.

Epcot’s Shining Icon – Gene Duncan, photographer

The following Epcot attractions should have an average peak wait time of 30 minutes or fewer.* Be aware that the following estimates may be a bit low as Soarin’, the most popular attraction in Epcot, is currently closed for refurbishment. Once Soarin’ reopens and Frozen Ever After debuts later this year, the wait times for the following attractions should normalize.

The American Adventure
Located in: World Showcase
Ride type: 30-minute show featuring Audio-Animatronic historic figures, film and music
Average peak wait time: Check the daily schedule for the most convenient show time

Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Located in: Future World
Ride type: 45 minute moving theater attraction featuring Ellen DeGeneres and Audio-Animatronic dinos!
Average peak wait time: 10 minutes

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Cabelleros
Located in: World Showcase
Ride type: Boat ride featuring Donald and his amigos José Carioca and Panchito
Average peak wait time: 10 minutes

Impressions de France
Located in: World Showcase
Ride type: Film
Average peak wait time: 10 minutes

DIStracted Tip: The World Showcase pavilions are always a great option if lines are long. Guests can spend hours exploring the stores and sampling food and drink.

Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Located in: Future World
Ride type: Slow moving attraction that tours the sensory labs at the Imagination Institute
Average peak wait time: 20 minutes

Mission: SPACE Green Team
Located in: Future World
Ride type: Motion simulator ride gives Guests a taste of NASA-style training
Notes: The Green Team is the less intense version of Mission:Space. Gutsy Guests should opt for the Orange Team.
Average peak wait time: 18 minutes

O Canada!
Located in: World Showcase
Ride type: Circle-Vision 360° film. Read another of my articles to find out more about this hidden gem.
Average peak wait time: 16 minutes

Reflections of China
Located in: World Showcase
Ride type: Circle-Vision 360° film. Read another of my articles to find out more about this hidden gem.
Average peak wait time: 10 minutes

Turtle Talk with Crush
Located in: Future World
Ride type: Crush communicates with Guests and answers questions about life “under the sea.”
Average peak wait time: 20 minutes

DIStracted Tip:  If you have a smartphone there’s no need to run from attraction to attraction to find out the wait times. Just download the free My Disney Experience app to see real time information!

If you’re planning to visit the Magic Kingdom, be sure to check out my article entitled Magic Kingdom Attractions with Short(er) Wait Times.

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* The wait times are estimates and are extrapolated from the waiting time data on touringplans.com.