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Mad Mockingbird Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Mad Mockingbird at Dollywood, built on 8,206 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Mad Mockingbird
On a typical Thursday, Mad Mockingbird runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 1 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 10 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 4 min, this is the #23 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Mad Mockingbird wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 2 min | 10 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Monday | 3 min | 10 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 10 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 2 min | 5 min 11 AM | 1 min |
| Thursday | 2 min | 6 min 1 PM | 0 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 4 min | 10 min 3 PM | 8 min |
Mad Mockingbird average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 9.3 min | 6,811 |
| July 2026 | 8.7 min | 7,822 |
| August 2026 | 5.9 min | 6,997 |
| September 2026 | 4 min | 8,212 |
Mad Mockingbird wait time FAQ
▾When is Mad Mockingbird shortest?
Mad Mockingbird is shortest at rope drop (about 2 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Mad Mockingbird busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 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 Mad Mockingbird right now?
Mad Mockingbird 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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