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Power Tower Drop Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Power Tower Drop at Cedar Point, built on 3,840 measured readings.
Park hours today: 6pm–12pm
Best time to ride Power Tower Drop
On a typical Thursday, Power Tower Drop runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 7 min around 4 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 11 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 8 min, this is the #23 longest line of 32 tracked rides at Cedar Point (park average 18 min). The longest is Siren's Curse at 44 min.
Typical Power Tower Drop wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 8 min 3 PM | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 7 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 7 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 6 min | 8 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 10 min | 11 min 3 PM | 7 min |
Power Tower Drop average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.8 min | 11,244 |
| July 2026 | 7 min | 14,528 |
| August 2026 | 9.2 min | 8,034 |
| September 2026 | 8.2 min | 3,840 |
Power Tower Drop wait time FAQ
▾When is Power Tower Drop shortest?
Power Tower Drop is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 7 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Power Tower Drop busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 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 Power Tower Drop right now?
Power Tower Drop 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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