When does Space Mountain's Lightning Lane sell out?

As of Oct 20, 2026, Space Mountain's Lightning Lane did not sell out on Oct 19. Space Mountain's Lightning Lane ran out on 18 of the last 28 measured days (sold out during the day on 18, median 4:21 PM) and did not sell out on the other 10 (SupaPark measured data).

Measured Sep 19 – Oct 19, 2026 across 28 park days. Source: SupaPark measured data (Lightning Lane availability checked every few seconds). Definition: Lightning Lane sellout.

Today: still available (as of 2:09 AM ET, Oct 20).

Space Mountain Lightning Lane sold out? Get an alert

Space Mountain Lightning Lane sold out at Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom)? It ran out on 18 of 28 days, but it restocked on 1 of 18 sellout days. Set a free alert to hear when one reappears; you book it in My Disney Experience.

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How far ahead to book

If it is a must-do, book at your advance window: it ran out on 18 of 28 days. Resort guests can book 7 days before check-in (for the whole stay) and everyone else 3 days before each park day, starting at 7:00 AM Eastern.

Space Mountain Lightning Lane sellout time, last 14 days

Sold-out time per day (Eastern), Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. SupaPark measured data.
DateDayLightning Lane result
Oct 19, 2026MonDid not sell out
Oct 18, 2026SunSold out at 4:18 PM
Oct 17, 2026SatSold out at 5:28 PM
Oct 16, 2026FriSold out at 3:13 PM
Oct 15, 2026ThuSold out at 3:34 PM
Oct 14, 2026WedSold out at 3:15 PM
Oct 13, 2026TueSold out at 2:23 PM
Oct 12, 2026MonSold out at 2:34 PM
Oct 11, 2026SunSold out at 2:46 PM
Oct 10, 2026SatSold out at 7:00 AM
Oct 9, 2026FriSold out at 2:04 PM
Oct 8, 2026ThuDid not sell out
Oct 7, 2026WedDid not sell out
Oct 6, 2026TueDid not sell out
Lightning Lane sellouts, last 31 days
DaysMeasuredGone before 7 AMSold out during the dayDid not sell out
Weekdays1809 (median 3:15 PM, 2:04 PM–9:17 PM)9
Weekends1009 (median 4:30 PM, 7:00 AM–7:34 PM)1
All days28018 (median 4:21 PM, 7:00 AM–9:17 PM)10

How we measure this

SupaPark checks Lightning Lane availability every few seconds and records every change. For each day we find the first minute after 7:00 AM Eastern when no return times are left and fewer than 10% of the following hour has any. That minute is the sellout time. If nothing was left at 7:00 AM and the hour before, the day counts as gone before 7 AM.

Short re-releases (cancellations) after a sellout do not undo it; we count them separately, and record when return times came back for a sustained hour. We leave a day out when our collection had a gap or the ride itself reported being down near the sellout, so a breakdown is never counted as a sellout. Times are park-local (Eastern). Data as of 2026-10-20, covering the last 31 days.

Metric definition. A Lightning Lane "sellout" is the first minute after 7:00 AM Eastern when no return times are left and fewer than 10% of the following hour has any; that minute is the sellout time. A day where nothing was left at 7:00 AM (or in the hour before) counts as "gone before 7 AM" rather than as a time. Short re-releases from cancellations after a sellout do not undo it. Days with a collection gap, or when the ride itself reported being down near the sellout, are left out, so a breakdown is never counted as a sellout. The "median sellout time" is taken over days that sold out after 7:00 AM only; "sold-out days" counts both kinds. Every number comes from the same daily table (ll_sellout_daily) on every SupaPark page. Weekly figures: SupaPark Data. Ranked across headliners: Lightning Lane Sellout Index. All definitions: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

When does Space Mountain's Lightning Lane sell out?

Space Mountain's Lightning Lane ran out on 18 of the last 28 measured days (sold out during the day on 18, median 4:21 PM) and did not sell out on the other 10.

Does Space Mountain's Lightning Lane sell out faster on weekends?

Weekdays (18 days measured): sold out during the day on 9, median 3:15 PM (2:04 PM to 9:17 PM); did not sell out on 9. Weekends (10 days measured): sold out during the day on 9, median 4:30 PM (7:00 AM to 7:34 PM); did not sell out on 1.

How far in advance should I book Space Mountain Lightning Lane?

If it is a must-do, book at your advance window: it ran out on 18 of 28 days. Resort guests can book 7 days before check-in (for the whole stay) and everyone else 3 days before each park day, starting at 7:00 AM Eastern.

Can you still get Space Mountain Lightning Lane after it sells out?

Sometimes. Return times reappeared for a sustained stretch on 1 of 18 sellout days, typically around 9:38 AM. Short re-releases from cancellations also happen; on a typical sellout day they added up to about 9 minutes. A SupaPark alert tells you when it opens up.

Is Space Mountain Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass?

Space Mountain is a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at Magic Kingdom.

How does SupaPark measure Lightning Lane sellouts?

SupaPark checks Lightning Lane availability every few seconds and records every change. A day counts as sold out at the first minute after 7:00 AM when no return times are left and fewer than 10% of the next hour has any. Days when our collection had a gap, or the ride itself was down, are left out.

How do I get an alert when Space Mountain's Lightning Lane comes back?

Set a Lightning Lane watch for Space Mountain in SupaPark. It checks Lightning Lane availability every few seconds and alerts you when a return time reappears: by email on a free account, with push and text alerts on paid plans. SupaPark never books for you; you book it yourself in My Disney Experience.

What if Space Mountain's Lightning Lane never comes back?

Plan on the standby line; Space Mountain's best-time page shows its measured quieter hours. Return times came back for a sustained stretch on 1 of the last 18 sellout days, and short re-releases from cancellations also happen, so keep your alert on through your park day.

Every day we measured
DateDayResultCame back
2026-10-19MonDid not sell out—
2026-10-18SunSold out 4:18 PM—
2026-10-17SatSold out 5:28 PM—
2026-10-16FriSold out 3:13 PM—
2026-10-15ThuSold out 3:34 PM—
2026-10-14WedSold out 3:15 PM—
2026-10-13TueSold out 2:23 PM—
2026-10-12MonSold out 2:34 PM—
2026-10-11SunSold out 2:46 PM—
2026-10-10SatSold out 7:00 AM9:38 AM
2026-10-09FriSold out 2:04 PM—
2026-10-08ThuDid not sell out—
2026-10-07WedDid not sell out—
2026-10-06TueDid not sell out—
2026-10-05MonSold out 6:44 PM—
2026-10-04SunSold out 4:24 PM—
2026-10-03SatSold out 6:50 PM—
2026-10-02FriNot counted (ride was down)—
2026-10-01ThuDid not sell out—
2026-09-30WedDid not sell out—
2026-09-29TueDid not sell out—
2026-09-28MonSold out 6:19 PM—
2026-09-27SunSold out 4:30 PM—
2026-09-26SatSold out 6:01 PM—
2026-09-25FriDid not sell out—
2026-09-24ThuNot counted (ride was down)—
2026-09-23WedNot counted (ride was down)—
2026-09-22TueDid not sell out—
2026-09-21MonSold out 9:17 PM—
2026-09-20SunDid not sell out—
2026-09-19SatSold out 7:34 PM—

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