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Apollo's Chariot Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, built on 31,500 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–7pm
Best time to ride Apollo's Chariot
On a typical Thursday, Apollo's Chariot runs about 3 min at rope drop, peaks near 8 min around 4 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 10 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 8 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #7 longest line of 8 tracked rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (park average 13 min). The longest is DarKoaster® at 26 min.
Typical Apollo's Chariot wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3 min | 9 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 3 min | 8 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 8 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 3 min | 8 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 3 min | 8 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 3 min | 9 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 4 min | 10 min 5 PM | 5 min |
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 | 7.5 min | 22,377 |
Apollo's Chariot wait time FAQ
▾When is Apollo's Chariot shortest?
Apollo's Chariot is shortest at rope drop (about 3 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 8 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Apollo's Chariot busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 8 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 is at 5 minutes right now, updated 6 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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