What is the best time to ride Na'vi River Journey?
Around 7 a.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 8 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 11 a.m. (46 minutes).
30min
Now · 2 min under typical
32min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
70min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 7 a.m. (8 min average), busiest around 11 a.m. (46 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 32-min averageAverage, 32 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 8 |
| 8 a.m. | 15 |
| 9 a.m. | 27 |
| 10 a.m. | 37 |
| 11 a.m. | 46 |
| noon | 44 |
| 1 p.m. | 39 |
| 2 p.m. | 38 |
| 3 p.m. | 33 |
| 4 p.m. | 30 |
| 5 p.m. | 28 |
| 6 p.m. | 27 |
Best day of the week
Wednesday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 32 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 27 |
| Tuesday | 28 |
| Wednesday | 26 |
| Thursday | 31 |
| Friday | 38 |
| Saturday | 40 |
| Sunday | 32 |
Book a Lightning Lane for Na'vi River Journey
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch Na'vi River Journey and book an available return time after you link My Disney Experience. Availability is never guaranteed. Or set a free alert in the app for when the standby wait drops.
Na'vi River Journey FAQ
How long is the wait for Na'vi River Journey?
The posted standby wait at Animal Kingdom averaged 32 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 70 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Na'vi River Journey?
Wednesday averaged 26 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 40 minutes, the highest.
Can Standby book a Lightning Lane for Na'vi River Journey?
Yes, if you hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass. After you link My Disney Experience, Booking Assist watches Na'vi River Journey and books an available return time for your party. Availability is never guaranteed.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.