Is Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes's posted standby wait averaged 6 min, from 5 min around 10 AM to 7 min around 4 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) | 5 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 5 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 5 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (27 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Questions
How long is the wait for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (27 days with data), Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes averaged about 5 min on a quiet day, 5 min on a typical day and 5 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 6, 2026 (744 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.