Is Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing's posted standby wait averaged 17 min, from 14 min around 9 AM to 18 min around 1 PM. That's a short line for a Disney ride, so it's worth riding whenever you're nearby.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 20 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 20 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 20 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (88 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Questions
How long is the wait for Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (88 days with data), Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing averaged about 20 min on a quiet day, 20 min on a typical day and 20 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 9 to Nov 7, 2026 (2,382 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.