Kali River Rapids Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Kali River Rapids averaged 20.7 minutes, peaking at 90. That is the 5th longest queue of 10 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 20.4 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 10.5 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 28.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- 38" (3'2")
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Type
- Water ride
- Ride length
- 5 min
- Best for ages
- 5+
- Rider Switch
- Available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- Yes
Get soaked while spinning down wild rapids through lush jungle - perfect for cooling off on hot days!
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Kali River Rapids FAQs
How long is the wait for Kali River Rapids?
Kali River Rapids has averaged 20.7 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 90 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Kali River Rapids?
Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 10.5 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 28 minutes. Riding first thing after Animal Kingdom opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Kali River Rapids?
Riders must be at least 38 inches (3'2") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.
How long is Kali River Rapids?
The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a water ride rated moderate for intensity, and you should expect to get wet.
Are waits for Kali River Rapids getting longer?
Waits are down 32% over the past week, averaging 15.3 minutes compared with 22.5 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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