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ClosedSnoopy's Racing Railway Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Snoopy's Racing Railway at Carowinds, built on 2,482 measured readings.
Best time to ride Snoopy's Racing Railway
On a typical Saturday, Snoopy's Racing Railway runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 48 min around 5 PM, and eases to 43 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 48 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 46 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
That makes Snoopy's Racing Railway the longest average wait at Carowinds right now (30 min vs a 9 min park average).
Typical Snoopy's Racing Railway wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 20 min | 46 min 5 PM | 41 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 48 min 5 PM | 43 min |
| Status | Operating |
| Ride type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | ART Engineering |
| Model | Family Launch Coaster |
| Lift system | Tire launch |
| Riders per train | 14 |
| Riders per hour | 480 |
| Park section | Planet Snoopy |
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Snoopy's Racing Railway average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 13.7 min | 7,186 |
| July 2026 | 10 min | 13,842 |
| August 2026 | 14.7 min | 7,442 |
| September 2026 | 30.2 min | 2,245 |
Reliability, measured
How often this ride was actually running, not how long the line was.
Across 968 hours that Carowinds was open, Snoopy's Racing Railway was running 97.81% of the time, with 44 separate interruptions. That ranks #34 for availability out of 58 tracked rides at Carowinds, where the typical ride runs 97.18% of operating hours.
Measured 2026-05-23 to 2026-09-29 from ride status polled about every minute. Scheduled refurbishment is recorded separately and is not counted as an outage. How we measure
Snoopy's Racing Railway wait time FAQ
▾When is Snoopy's Racing Railway shortest?
Snoopy's Racing Railway is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 43 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 48 min around 5 PM.
▾Which day is Snoopy's Racing Railway busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 48 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 46 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Snoopy's Racing Railway right now?
Snoopy's Racing Railway 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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