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ClosedApollo's Chariot Wait Times
Rides · 52" minimum height · Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, built on 13,692 measured readings.
Best time to ride Apollo's Chariot
On a typical Thursday, Apollo's Chariot runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 11 min around 4 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 14 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 6 min, this is the #18 longest line of 19 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (park average 13 min). The longest is DarKoaster® at 23 min.
Typical Apollo's Chariot wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 2 min | 11 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 2 min | 11 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 5 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 2 min | 11 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 2 min | 11 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 2 min | 14 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Status | Operating |
| Ride type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Hyper Coaster |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Opened | 1999-3-27 |
| Lift system | Chain lift hill |
| Layout | Out and Back/Terrain |
| Ride time | 2:15 |
| Riders per train | 36 |
| Riders per hour | 1750 |
| Park section | Festa Italia |
| Cost to build | US$20 million |
Specifications from Wikipedia and Wikidata, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Q619527
Apollo's Chariot average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7.8 min | 7,270 |
| July 2026 | 7.6 min | 16,893 |
| August 2026 | 7 min | 35,198 |
| September 2026 | 6 min | 13,692 |
Apollo's Chariot wait time FAQ
▾When is Apollo's Chariot shortest?
Apollo's Chariot 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 11 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Apollo's Chariot busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 14 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 Apollo's Chariot right now?
Apollo's Chariot 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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