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Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise takes Guests on a grand tour of the world’s most exotic rivers in Asia, Africa and South America, in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom theme park.

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Set sail on a 1930s tramp-steamer tour in the untamed waters of the Mekong, the Amazon and the rivers of Africa. Will your vessel be Sankuru Sadie or Senegal Sal, and will she survive the 9-minute Jungle Cruise intact?

Mother Nature is at her wildest as you pass Audio-Animatronics animals including the Bengal tiger, king cobras, elephants, lions and hyenas in their native habitats. Whether they’re feasting on their prey, scaring trespassing humans or splashing water, the animals will keep you on your toes.

As your skipper leads you ever deeper into the jungles past hare-brained explorers and ancient ruins, be prepared for some surprises along the way. Are there really piranha and headhunters lying in wait? Your skipper’s sure to regale you with humorous tales of danger.

Even while in line for your expedition, you’ll see detailed Colonial artifacts and silly communications that make this tongue-in-cheek cruise a jungle-grade scream.

Guest Policies

Sign language interpretation is offered at this location for a specific show time on Mondays and Thursdays. To obtain a schedule listing the show times, contact Walt Disney World Resort Information or visit Guest Relations in the Theme Park.
Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
Disney’s FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.
Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.
Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio, may be used at this location. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a receiver.
Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV to experience the attraction.

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Year Opened: 1971

Fun Fact: Walt Disney originally wanted live animals to be a part of the Disney Jungle Cruise attraction. Once he realized that he couldn’t control their movements, audio-animatronics were used.

The Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom takes you on a 10 minute tour of four continents. The early version of the Jungle Cruise was serious and based on Disney’s True Life Adventure Series. More than likely, it wasn’t packing them in since this ride is now one of the funniest at Disney World.

You’ll board a boat with names like “Amazon Annie” with your trusted guide at the helm. While they all follow the same “shtick”, the guides are what make this attraction so much fun, especially if they add a few ad-libs. Even when you’ve heard the same corny joke a thousand times before, you can’t help but laugh.

You’ll pass through hippo infested waters, but don’t worry, they’ll only attack if their ears are wiggling (which they always are.) On the shore there’s a rhino keeping the hunters “busy,” lions lounging on a rock outcropping, headhunters, zebras, snakes and giant butterflies all amidst a tropical landscape that any jungle would be proud of.

If you manage to stay dry by the waterfall, watch out for the elephants. Will they douse you or are you safe? Only you know the secret if you’ve gone on a Jungle Cruise.

Take a close look at the airplane that’s in one of the scenes. If you’re wondering where the other half went, look no further than the Casablanca scene in the Great Movie Ride over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Eventually you’ll pass through a darkened Cambodian temple where tigers are watching over ancient treasures. Once you emerge from this tunnel, you head back to civilization.

This is a Fast Pass attraction. If it’s a hot day, you’ll want to use this option. This attraction is outdoors and the queue, while covered, can get very uncomfortable.

The Jungle Cruise boats are relatively quick loading. Guests in wheelchairs or ECV’s can remain in them. Sign Language interpreters for the deaf are available on special days. For more info, call the Sign Language Services Co-ordinator at (407)824-5217.

*Fast Pass is offered for Jungle Cruise.