Bowser Jr. Challenge Wait Times
Over the last 21 days, Bowser Jr. Challenge averaged 5 minutes, peaking at 10. That is the 16th longest queue of 22 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 19.5 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 5 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 5.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 21 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Bowser Jr. Challenge FAQs
How long is the wait for Bowser Jr. Challenge?
Bowser Jr. Challenge has averaged 5 minutes over the last 21 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 10 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Bowser Jr. Challenge?
Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 5 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 5 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Hollywood opens beats any weekday choice.
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