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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 1,069 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Fire Tower Falls
On a typical Saturday, Fire Tower Falls runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 3 PM, and eases to 12 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 15 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 8 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 6 min, this is the #17 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Fire Tower Falls wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 8 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 15 min 3 PM | 12 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 | 5.4 min | 5,052 |
| September 2026 | 5.6 min | 1,069 |
Fire Tower Falls wait time FAQ
▾When is Fire Tower Falls shortest?
Fire Tower Falls is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 12 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Fire Tower Falls busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 15 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 8 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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