What is the best time to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?

At California Adventure, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?

The standby wait for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree runs about 12 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mater's Junkyard Jamboree break down a lot?

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 15 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?

Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.

Does Mater's Junkyard Jamboree have Lightning Lane?

No. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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California Adventure · Cars Land Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Gentle · 32 in (81 cm)

California Adventure · Cars Land

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 12 min

Peak seen 45 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Cars Land
Height: 32 in (81 cm)
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 2012
Ride length: About 1.5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

6 8AM

11 9AM

14 10AM

16 11AM

14 12PM

12 1PM

11 2PM

10 3PM

11 4PM

12 5PM

12 6PM

13 7PM

11 8PM

8 9PM

Pro tip: ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 15 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?

The shortest waits for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are right at rope drop and in the final hour before California Adventure closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Mater's Junkyard Jamboree FAQ

What is the best time to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?: At California Adventure, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?: The standby wait for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree runs about 12 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 45 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mater's Junkyard Jamboree break down a lot?: Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 15 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mater's Junkyard Jamboree?: Yes. Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.
Does Mater's Junkyard Jamboree have Lightning Lane?: No. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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