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FireChaser Express Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for FireChaser Express at Dollywood, built on 7,140 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride FireChaser Express
On a typical Sunday, FireChaser Express runs about 11 min at rope drop, peaks near 49 min around 3 PM, and eases to 4 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 62 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 49 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 33 min, this is the #2 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 39 min.
Typical FireChaser Express wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 11 min | 49 min 3 PM | 4 min |
| Monday · busiest | 20 min | 62 min 12 PM | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 26 min | 56 min 12 PM | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 15 min | 52 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 16 min | 58 min 1 PM | 11 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 55 min 3 PM | 11 min |
| Saturday | 25 min | 56 min 2 PM | 12 min |
FireChaser Express average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 34.4 min | 6,683 |
| July 2026 | 33.6 min | 7,569 |
| August 2026 | 33.5 min | 3,472 |
FireChaser Express wait time FAQ
▾When is FireChaser Express shortest?
FireChaser Express is shortest at rope drop (about 11 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 4 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 49 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is FireChaser Express busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 62 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 49 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for FireChaser Express right now?
FireChaser Express 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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