Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge averaged 34.9 minutes, peaking at 120. That is the 8th longest queue of 24 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 31.6 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 29.2 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 39.
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
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge FAQs
How long is the wait for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge?
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge has averaged 34.9 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 120 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?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 29.2 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 39 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Hollywood 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 23% over the past week, averaging 40.7 minutes compared with 33.1 minutes over the preceding weeks.
Plan around Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
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