Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
What it is A Disney outdoor-adventure boat ride.
Scope and scale
Major attraction.
When to
go
Before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Special comments
A Disney standard.
Duration of ride
7½
minutes.
Average wait in line per 100 people ahead of you
3½ minutes.
Assumes
10 boats
operating.
Loading speed
Moderate-slow.
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
On this boat ride through jungle waterways, passengers
encounterelephants,lions,hostilenatives,andamenacinghippo.It'salong-enduringDis-
ney favorite with the boatman's spiel adding measurably to the fun.
As more technologically advanced attractions have been added to the park over the
years, the Jungle Cruise has, by comparison, lost some of its luster. Though still a good at-
traction, it offers few thrills and no surprises for Disneyland Park veterans, many of whom
can rattle off the ride's narration right along with the guide. For park first-timers, however,
the Jungle Cruise continues to delight.
TOURING TIPS
This ride loads slowly, and long lines form as the park fills. To compound
problems, guests exiting Indiana Jones tend to head for the Jungle Cruise. Go early, or
during a parade or
Fantasmic!
Be forewarned that the Jungle Cruise has an especially de-
ceptive line: just when you think that you are about to board, you are shunted into yet
another queuing maze (not visible outside the ride). Regardless of how short the line
looks
when you approach the Jungle Cruise, inquire about the length of the wait—at least you
will know what you are getting into. If the second floor of the queue building is in use,
you're in for at least a 20-minute wait. When the queue splits before the loading dock, the
left lane is often quicker. Finally, many readers consider the Jungle Cruise much better at
night.
DISNEY DISH WITH JIM HILL
