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Phoenix Rising Wait Times

Rides · 42" minimum height · Busch Gardens Tampa

Phoenix Rising is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa, built on 15,224 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~2 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–5pm

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Best time to ride Phoenix Rising

On a typical Wednesday, Phoenix Rising runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 7 min around 3 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 21 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 7 min, this is the #7 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Tampa (park average 8 min). The longest is Cobra's Curse at 15 min.

Typical Phoenix Rising wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday2 min18 min 9 PM18 min
Monday2 min18 min 9 PM18 min
Tuesday0 min5 min 12 PM5 min
Wednesday2 min7 min 3 PM5 min
Thursday2 min7 min 3 PM5 min
Friday2 min18 min 9 PM18 min
Saturday · busiest2 min21 min 9 PM21 min

Phoenix Rising average wait by month

7 to 19 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202619 min6,200
July 202616.6 min13,808
August 202612.9 min23,409
September 20267.3 min14,562

Phoenix Rising wait time FAQ

▾When is Phoenix Rising shortest?

Phoenix Rising is shortest at rope drop (about 2 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 7 min around 3 PM.

▾Which day is Phoenix Rising busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 21 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Phoenix Rising right now?

Phoenix Rising isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.

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Based on 15,224 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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