What is the best time to ride Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?
Around 8 p.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 18 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 11 a.m. (102 minutes).
Epic Universe wait times
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge wait times
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort
60min
Now
60min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
165min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 8 p.m. (18 min average), busiest around 11 a.m. (102 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 60-min averageAverage, 60 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 24 |
| 10 a.m. | 73 |
| 11 a.m. | 102 |
| noon | 85 |
| 1 p.m. | 70 |
| 2 p.m. | 67 |
| 3 p.m. | 68 |
| 4 p.m. | 65 |
| 5 p.m. | 55 |
| 6 p.m. | 45 |
| 7 p.m. | 32 |
| 8 p.m. | 18 |
Best day of the week
Tuesday was the quietest day, Sunday the busiest
Average, 60 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 57 |
| Tuesday | 49 |
| Wednesday | 55 |
| Thursday | 66 |
| Friday | 66 |
| Saturday | 53 |
| Sunday | 74 |
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Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge FAQ
How long is the wait for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?
The posted standby wait at Epic Universe averaged 60 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 165 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge?
Tuesday averaged 49 minutes, the lowest of the week; Sunday averaged 74 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge drops to the time you choose.
More Epic Universe rides
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.