Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge Wait Times

Over the last 29 days, Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge averaged 48.1 minutes, peaking at 205. That is the 4th longest queue of 12 tracked rides in the park — 1.3× the park average of 37 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 41.7 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 62.2.

85 min now

Ride facts

Height requirement
40" (3'4")
Intensity
Moderate
Type
Dark ride
Ride length
5 min
Best for ages
5+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
No

Race through iconic Nintendo worlds while throwing shells and power-ups in this interactive adventure that brings the video game to life!

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Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
45.8 min
Monday
62.2 min
Tuesday
46.3 min
Wednesday
41.7 min
Thursday
42.2 min
Friday
45.4 min
Saturday
54.7 min
29-day average
48.1 min
Longest wait recorded
205 min
Past week vs. before
+15% (53.3 min)

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge FAQs

How long is the wait for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge has averaged 48.1 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 205 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?

Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 41.7 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 62.2 minutes. Riding first thing after Epic Universe opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?

Riders must be at least 40 inches (3'4") 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 Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?

The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a dark ride rated moderate for intensity.

Are waits for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge getting longer?

Waits are up 15% over the past week, averaging 53.3 minutes compared with 46.4 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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