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Fire Tower Falls Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Fire Tower Falls at Dollywood, built on 6,400 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride Fire Tower Falls
On a typical Monday, Fire Tower Falls runs about 12 min at rope drop, peaks near 17 min around 8 PM, and eases to 17 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 22 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 6 min, this is the #26 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical Fire Tower Falls wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 2 min | 12 min 12 PM | 10 min |
| Monday | 12 min | 17 min 8 PM | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 12 min | 12 min 10 AM | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 4 min | 5 min 1 PM | 4 min |
| Thursday | 1 min | 8 min 7 PM | 6 min |
| Friday · busiest | 9 min | 22 min 9 PM | 22 min |
| Saturday | 16 min | 16 min 10 AM | 5 min |
Fire Tower Falls average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.5 min | 5,751 |
| July 2026 | 9.7 min | 6,900 |
| August 2026 | 5.6 min | 3,348 |
Fire Tower Falls wait time FAQ
▾When is Fire Tower Falls shortest?
Fire Tower Falls is shortest at rope drop (about 12 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 17 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 17 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Fire Tower Falls busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 22 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 Fire Tower Falls right now?
Fire Tower Falls 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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