As more technologically advanced attractions have been added to the park over the years, the Jungle Cruise has, by comparison, lost some of its luster. Though still a good attraction, it offers few thrills and no surprises for Disneyland Park veterans, many of whom can rattle off the ride’s narration right along with the guide. For park first-timers, however, the Jungle Cruise continues to delight. Jungle Cruise has received some updates in recent years, so it's worth riding again if you've skipped it during your last few visits. Gone are the culturally insensitive stereotypes. Instead playful monkeys in humorous situations have taken their place.

A family from Anacortes, Washington, has this to say about the queue:

Jungle Cruise’s line can be insanity-inducing long (as in the case of the Jingle Cruise). If the line goes upstairs, expect a very long wait through the grandfather of switchback queues. Nearly every time you expect the queue to turn around back to the ride, it continues into another room.