Complete Guide to Jungle Cruise

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• Learn More about the Walt Disney World Resort with our Theme Park Guides
• Frontierland, Adventureland, and Liberty Square Are All Closed This Morning at Magic Kingdom
• Nighttime Bayou Glow Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
• Disney Cruise Line – What You Need to Know
• Individual Attraction Selection
• A new skippers office in the queue area

The Jungle Cruise boats are 27 feet long, and reach a top speed of 3.2 feet per second, using a 4-cylinder Chevrolet engine. The information provided in this website was derived from sources deemed to be reliable to is not guaranteed or warranted. All information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information from your device can be used to customize your advertising experience.

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Most wheelchairs, including motorized and some ECVs, can be accommodated by these boats. Your boat will pull up with your guide at the helm when it’s your turn. There are 15 boats in rotation, each with its memorable name (like Wamba Wanda). You can find it by going to the hub and taking the first left to Adventureland.

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The middle of the day will see the longest lines with sustained wait times of over 60 minutes. The boat will bob some, and sea sickness is possible, but it is generally a pretty smooth ride. The ride’s early renditions were more of an experience at first, like visiting a zoo or a botanic garden. However, over time the ride has developed into a funny, lighthearted attraction, and as a result, has increased in popularity. To be honest, I’m not totally sure why Jungle Cruise is as popular as it is.

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You’ll pass a zebra watching a lion eat a member of its pack, and a group of lost safari goers hanging from a long pole, avoiding a black Rhino. The ride has a long wooden bench on each side of the boat, so guests face each other and sit side by side. However, due to public outcry, it was announced in 2022 that FastPass would be coming back to the parks. The Jungle Cruise story was expanded in 2015 with the opening of the Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant, Jungle Skipper Canteen. Bill Evans was tasked with creating a jungle within the park on a budget.

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For putting together your day at the park, we have a One Day Plan for Magic Kingdom. Chart a course for high adventure on a scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America. With only a 5-minute posted wait, 8am openings at Magic Kingdom continue to be a blessing, when scheduled. Disney announced in January 2021 that it planned to update the Jungle Cruise with new additions to add "more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us."

A rhinoceros is seen trying to make his point, chasing a group of explorers up a pole. You will pass by your Skippers pet python snake and a camp being broken down by Gorillas. You’ll want to speak with a Cast Member at the attraction entrance (at the top of the path that leads to the attraction) for details and directions. Jungle Cruise is not available during Early Theme Park Entry or Extended Evening Hours.

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Sign language interpretation and assistive listening are also offered on the Jungle Cruise ride on certain days. To obtain a schedule listing exact days and times, visit Guest Relations in the park. The majority of wheelchair sizes have no problem fitting on the boats. There is a separate wheelchair accessible entrance where your party can wait to board their boat. The Standby Line for Jungle Cruise is typically the lowest first thing in the morning and at the end of the evening.

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You will enter a hippo pool which will require some expert navigation from your Skipper as you see another tour cruise boat that did not fare so well going through them. Jungle Cruise’s boats are slow-moving and don’t have any fast turns, so motion sickness seems very unlikely. Feel free to check out our guide on motion sickness that’s filled with additional information and tips. A select number of boats are wheelchair accessible and have space for a single wheelchair.

A new skippers office in the queue area

This attraction has one very dark patch during which you cruise through a cave. It may not be advisable for folks with a fear of the dark or claustrophobia. The launch also passes by a waterfall (the notorious backside of water!) and several spraying fountains, so you may get a just a little damp on this 10-minute excursion. The alterations kicked for the Disneyland version of the ride this summer, which was updated while the resort was closed as a pandemic precaution. Sarasota, located on Florida's Southwest Coast, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and beach-town bliss. This destination is known for its cultural offerings, including a thriving arts scene,...

So, if this ride is a priority for you, planning accordingly is a must. Before we get too far into it, make sure you check out our guide on the Best Rides at Magic Kingdom for information on every attraction and show at Magic Kingdom. Here's roughly how many minutes you'll wait for Jungle Cruise at each Magic Kingdom Crowd Level. There is an instance of gunfire sound effects, but guests can request that it’s not played if this will trouble someone at the party. There’s an extensive kids’ menu with menu items such as Junior Skip’s Macaroni & Cheese, or Chef Tandaji’s Crispy Chicken.

The average wait time for the ride is about an hour, one of the longest at the park. The ride is suitable for all ages and very accessible to those with disabilities. It’s a smooth, slow ride, but there’s never a dull moment thanks to the story unfolding around you and your skipper’s commentary.

Based on guests I’ve seen when I (pretty frequently) ride it, I assume many casual guests are expecting something a little different. If you lean into the pun-centric humor, the experience is a fun one, but the hard product—the animal animatronics etc.—really isn’t top tier. Entering the park, you’ll go to the hub and take your first left, heading into Adventureland. You’ll pass by some restaurants, shops, and the Swiss Family Treehouse before arriving at Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Captains would pilot their boats through a number of obstacles and of course, try to ram other boats while in the process. This attraction was not included in the basic admission price and required additional funds to play.

Due to the nature of this ride being open and on the water, the Skippers are very strict about this. As your tour boat approaches the dock again wait on your Skipper to give the word to gather all your belongings and disembark. There’s no visit to the jungle complete without a stop to see Trader Sam’s gift shop.