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Mountain Scream Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Mountain Scream at Dollywood, built on 1,050 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Mountain Scream
On a typical Saturday, Mountain Scream runs about 10 min at rope drop, peaks near 10 min around 10 AM, and eases to 10 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 10 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 10 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 3 min, this is the #28 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Mountain Scream wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10 min | 10 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 10 min | 10 min 10 AM | 10 min |
Mountain Scream average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6.9 min | 5,835 |
| July 2026 | 8 min | 6,904 |
| August 2026 | 5.9 min | 5,030 |
| September 2026 | 3.1 min | 1,056 |
Mountain Scream wait time FAQ
▾When is Mountain Scream shortest?
Mountain Scream is shortest at rope drop (about 10 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 10 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 10 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Mountain Scream busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 10 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Mountain Scream right now?
Mountain Scream 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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