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Rides · 48" minimum height · Busch Gardens Tampa
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa, built on 14,890 measured readings.
Best time to ride Iron Gwazi
On a typical Friday, Iron Gwazi runs about 3 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 8 PM, and eases to 9 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 24 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 2 min, this is the #14 longest line of 15 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Tampa (park average 4 min). The longest is SheiKra at 8 min.
Typical Iron Gwazi wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3 min | 13 min 6 PM | 7 min |
| Monday | 3 min | 12 min 6 PM | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 8 min 5 PM | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 3 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 1 min | 5 min 3 PM | 3 min |
| Friday | 3 min | 15 min 8 PM | 9 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 4 min | 24 min 6 PM | 14 min |
| Status | Operating |
| Ride type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain Construction |
| Model | I-Box track |
| Designer | Alan Schilke |
| Opened | March 11, 2022 |
| Lift system | Chain lift hill |
| Layout | Twister |
| Ride time | 1:50 |
| Riders per train | 24 |
Built on the site of Gwazi. Previously known as Gwazi (1999–2015).
Specifications from Wikipedia and Wikidata, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Q966471
Iron Gwazi average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 23 min | 5,546 |
| July 2026 | 22.4 min | 12,124 |
| August 2026 | 15.6 min | 19,774 |
| September 2026 | 8.3 min | 14,872 |
| October 2026 | 2.3 min | 609 |
Iron Gwazi wait time FAQ
▾When is Iron Gwazi shortest?
Iron Gwazi is shortest at rope drop (about 3 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 9 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Iron Gwazi busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 24 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Iron Gwazi right now?
Iron Gwazi is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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