Is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree's posted standby wait averaged 15 min, from 7 min around 10 PM to 21 min around 5 PM. That's a short line for a Disney ride, so it's worth riding whenever you're nearby. The ride lasts about 2 min, so on average that's about 8 minutes in line for every minute of ride.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 9 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 12 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 16 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 Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (88 days with data), Mater's Junkyard Jamboree averaged about 9 min on a quiet day, 12 min on a typical day and 16 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What is the best time in the morning to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?
In the morning, 8 AM has been the shortest, averaging 9 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 10 PM (7 min).
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,201 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.