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Grizzly Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Grizzly at California's Great America, built on 985 measured readings.
Best time to ride Grizzly
On a typical Saturday, Grizzly runs about 51 min at rope drop, peaks near 53 min around 7 PM, and eases to 30 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 53 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 52 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 38 min, this is the #4 longest line of 13 tracked rides at California's Great America (park average 28 min). The longest is Tiki Twirl at 52 min.
Typical Grizzly wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 50 min | 52 min 6 PM | 15 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 51 min | 53 min 7 PM | 30 min |
Grizzly average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 18.7 min | 6,881 |
| July 2026 | 26.6 min | 11,886 |
| August 2026 | 44.3 min | 4,320 |
| September 2026 | 38 min | 1,374 |
Grizzly wait time FAQ
▾When is Grizzly shortest?
Grizzly is shortest at rope drop (about 51 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 30 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 53 min around 7 PM.
▾Which day is Grizzly busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 53 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 52 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Grizzly right now?
Grizzly 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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