Theme Park Wait Times / Busch Gardens Tampa / M.A.R.S.
M.A.R.S. Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for M.A.R.S. at Busch Gardens Tampa, built on 417 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride M.A.R.S.
On a typical Friday, M.A.R.S. runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 11 min around 9 PM, and eases to 11 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 11 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #6 longest line of 15 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Tampa (park average 4 min). The longest is SheiKra at 8 min.
Typical M.A.R.S. wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 7 PM | 5 min |
| Friday · busiest | 5 min | 11 min 9 PM | 11 min |
M.A.R.S. average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 15 min | 1 |
| October 2026 | 5 min | 210 |
M.A.R.S. wait time FAQ
▾When is M.A.R.S. shortest?
M.A.R.S. is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 11 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 11 min around 9 PM.
▾Which day is M.A.R.S. busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for M.A.R.S. right now?
M.A.R.S. is at 5 minutes right now, updated just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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