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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.
Riders must be at least 32 in (81 cm) tall to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at California Adventure. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before California Adventure closes. The ride runs about 1.5 minutes and is rated gentle.
Updated October 24, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
The shortest waits are right at rope drop and in the last hour before California Adventure closes. See the live wait board for the current standby time.
Quick facts
- Land
- Cars Land
- Height
- 32 in (81 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- No
- Opened
- 2012
- Ride length
- About 1.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Gentle
Is Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Reliable?
Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days.
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.
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree FAQ
What is the best time to ride 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. Check the live wait board for the current standby time.
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.
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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