What is the best time to ride Mark Twain Riverboat?

At Disneyland, Mark Twain Riverboat typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Mark Twain Riverboat?

The standby wait for Mark Twain Riverboat runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 15 minutes at its busiest.

Does Mark Twain Riverboat break down a lot?

Mark Twain Riverboat is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Mark Twain Riverboat?

No. Mark Twain Riverboat has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Mark Twain Riverboat have Lightning Lane?

No. Mark Twain Riverboat does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Frontierland Mark Twain Riverboat Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Frontierland

Mark Twain Riverboat Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Mark Twain Riverboat 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 10 min

Peak seen 15 min

Quietest hour 9 AM

Quick facts

Land: Frontierland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1955
Ride length: About 14 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Mark Twain Riverboat

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

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10 11AM

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10 5PM

Pro tip: ride Mark Twain Riverboat 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 Mark Twain Riverboat Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Mark Twain Riverboat?

The shortest waits for Mark Twain Riverboat 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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Mark Twain Riverboat FAQ

What is the best time to ride Mark Twain Riverboat?: At Disneyland, Mark Twain Riverboat typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Mark Twain Riverboat?: The standby wait for Mark Twain Riverboat runs about 10 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 15 minutes at its busiest.
Does Mark Twain Riverboat break down a lot?: Mark Twain Riverboat is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 99 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 17 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Mark Twain Riverboat?: No. Mark Twain Riverboat has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Mark Twain Riverboat have Lightning Lane?: No. Mark Twain Riverboat does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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