Don’t forget to try the remote control boats located outside of the Jungle Cruise. They’re fun for kids and adults of all ages.

While the boats are a bit challenging to maneuver, small children still enjoy simply spinning the wheel. As the boats move through the various features and hazards, various elements are set off such as bubbling water, spraying water, sounds, a volcano and more.

To use the remote control boats, you do need to have some quarters handy, but change machines are located nearby. Each turn lasts a minute or so. There are several umbrellas located amongst the steering wheels, so try to find a position under an umbrella. For some reason, it gets brutally hot in that area!

Overall, the remote control boats are a great place to stop after a ride on the Jungle Cruise while you have a drink or snack and plan your next activities at the Magic Kingdom.

Facts:
Year Opened: 1971 

Ride Length = 9 minutes  9 Seconds

The Jungle Cruise is a 10 minute winding meandering boat cruise through the tropics, along lands populated by Lions, Giraffes, Hippos, Elephants, and other assorted audio animatronic animals. The ride was at least partly inspired by a 1955 documentary film produced by Disney

All of the vegetation in the ride is real, some requiring considerable horticultural attention to combat the hot Floridian summer. Hidden from view, are large gas powered heaters, water misters, and ventilation fans designed to maintain a consistent temperature and humidity for some of the more tender tropical plants.

At Disneyland Park in California, the original 1955 version of the Jungle Cruise was very serious, based on Walt Disney's True Life Adventure Series. It wasn't until the early 1960s that the humorous vignettes were added.

Hidden Mickeys:
As you are entering the Jungle Cruise stop and look at the truck parked at the entrance. The spare tire has been placed on the front over the radiator and the two headlights line up as the ears.

The sign hanging over the entrance has barnacles at the bottom. Under the letter "c" in the word "Exotic" the mouse appears from the formation of 3 of the barnacles.

In the Khmer Temple and when entering the tunnel, there is a Hidden Mickey comprised of 3 gold platters located on the right side of the tunnel that are under the snakes to the right side of the boat

If you enter the normal area (not Fast Pass) and queue or wind to the left there is that center wall. If you look up on the top shelf there is a hidden Mickey in a Mason Jar right there. Photo Thanks mberenato

Guest Policies:
Handheld Captioning is available at this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a device.
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.
Disney's FASTPASS service, a reservation system that reduces time spent in line, is available for this attraction.
Assistive Listening Receivers, which amplify the audio, may be used at this location. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain a receiver.
Guests may rent attraction translation device units at Guest Relations locations in the Theme Parks with a refundable deposit.
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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