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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 1,053 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Big Bear Plunge
On a typical Saturday, Big Bear Plunge runs about 20 min at rope drop, peaks near 39 min around 3 PM, and eases to 31 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 39 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 33 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 19 min, this is the #6 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Big Bear Plunge wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 21 min | 33 min 11 AM | 30 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 20 min | 39 min 3 PM | 31 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 | 28.5 min | 4,913 |
| September 2026 | 19.1 min | 1,059 |
Big Bear Plunge wait time FAQ
▾When is Big Bear Plunge shortest?
Big Bear Plunge is shortest at rope drop (about 20 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 31 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 39 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Big Bear Plunge busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 39 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 33 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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