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Big Bear Plunge Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Big Bear Plunge at Dollywood, built on 5,907 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride Big Bear Plunge
On a typical Monday, Big Bear Plunge runs about 29 min at rope drop, peaks near 53 min around 8 PM, and eases to 53 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 55 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 35 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 29 min, this is the #4 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical Big Bear Plunge wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 36 min | 40 min 12 PM | 3 min |
| Monday | 29 min | 53 min 8 PM | 53 min |
| Tuesday | 35 min | 48 min 4 PM | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 31 min | 35 min 12 PM | 22 min |
| Thursday | 11 min | 46 min 7 PM | 43 min |
| Friday | 49 min | 49 min 10 AM | 48 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 27 min | 55 min 8 PM | 55 min |
Big Bear Plunge average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 27.2 min | 5,339 |
| July 2026 | 37.3 min | 6,408 |
| August 2026 | 29.4 min | 3,213 |
Big Bear Plunge wait time FAQ
▾When is Big Bear Plunge shortest?
Big Bear Plunge is shortest at rope drop (about 29 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 53 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 53 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Big Bear Plunge busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 55 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 35 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Big Bear Plunge right now?
Big Bear Plunge 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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