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| Based our reader surveys. See our Ratings and Research page for details. | |
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| Loading speed | Moderate |
| Wait per 100 people ahead | 4.5 minutes |
| Assumes | 16 boats in operation |
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When to go
Before noon or after 5 p.m.
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| Location | World Showcase |
| Opening Date | April 2, 2007 |
| Duration | 7 minutes |
| Scope and Scale | Minor Attraction |
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Description And Comments
The Gran Fiesta Tour incorporates animated versions of Donald Duck, José Carioca, and Panchito—an avian singing group called The Three Caballeros, from Disney’s 1944 film of the same name—to spice up what’s basically a slower-paced, Mexican-style "it’s a small world."
The storyline has the Caballeros scheduled to perform at a fiesta when Donald suddenly goes missing; large video screens show him enjoying Mexico’s sights and sounds while José and Panchito try to track him down. Everyone is reunited in time for a rousing concert near the end of the ride.
At the risk of sounding like the Disney geeks we are, we must point out that Panchito is technically the only Mexican Caballero—José Carioca is from Brazil and Donald is from Burbank. In any case, more of the ride’s visuals seem to be on the left side of the boat, so have small children sit nearer the left to keep their attention, and listen for Donald’s humorous monologue as you wait to disembark at the end of the ride.
Touring Tips
- Open for Evening Extra Magic Hours.
If the line looks longer than 5 minutes, grab a margarita at La Cava del Tequila and come back in 15.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Wait Times
This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros when you visit on a day with a given EPCOT Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average "peak" wait time (that is, how long the line will be at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Wait Times.
Attraction Photos
Special Comments
- This attraction is climate-controlled (has air conditioning and heat).
Operational Notes
Social distancing markers have been placed in the queue. Boats are regularly cleaned with sanitizing spray by a Disney castmember. On the ride itself every other row is loaded with groups of 3 to 5 people.
Special Needs
- Handheld Captioning Available
- Audio Description Devices Available
- Must Transfer To Standard Wheelchair
Other Attractions in World Showcase
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
- Frozen Ever After
- Impressions de France
- Mariachi Cobre
- Marimba de las Américas
- Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus
- Music of Mexico
- Reflections of China
- Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience
Touring Plans with Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
| Indoor scenic boat ride | |
| Our Rating |
|
| Based our reader surveys. See our Ratings and Research page for details. | |
| Preschool |
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| Grade School |
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| Teens |
|
| Young Adults |
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| Over 30 |
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| Seniors |
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| Loading speed | Moderate |
| Wait per 100 people ahead | 4.5 minutes |
| Assumes | 16 boats in operation |
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When to go
Before noon or after 5 p.m.
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| Location | World Showcase |
| Opening Date | April 2, 2007 |
| Duration | 7 minutes |
| Scope and Scale | Minor Attraction |
Inaccurate/stale data?
Let us know.
