What is the best time to ride Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?

At Disneyland, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes typically has its shortest waits around 10 AM and its longest around 6 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?

The standby wait for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes runs about 7 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 20 minutes at its busiest.

Does Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes break down a lot?

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes 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 Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?

No. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes have Lightning Lane?

No. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Bayou Country Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Bayou Country

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes 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 Closed

Typical wait 7 min

Peak seen 20 min

Quietest hour 10 AM

Quick facts

Land: Bayou Country
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1956
Ride length: About 10 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (10 AM); the wait usually peaks around 6 PM.

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Pro tip: ride Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days.

Should You Rope Drop Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?

The shortest waits for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland 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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Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes FAQ

What is the best time to ride Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?: At Disneyland, Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes typically has its shortest waits around 10 AM and its longest around 6 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?: The standby wait for Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes runs about 7 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 20 minutes at its busiest.
Does Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes break down a lot?: Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes 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 Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes?: No. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes have Lightning Lane?: No. Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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