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Mountain Twist Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Mountain Twist at Dollywood, built on 1,038 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Mountain Twist
On a typical Saturday, Mountain Twist runs about 21 min at rope drop, peaks near 23 min around 3 PM, and eases to 21 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 23 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 15 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #13 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical Mountain Twist wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 15 min | 15 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 21 min | 23 min 3 PM | 21 min |
Mountain Twist average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7 min | 5,614 |
| July 2026 | 8.8 min | 6,459 |
| August 2026 | 8.9 min | 3,873 |
| September 2026 | 7.6 min | 1,044 |
Mountain Twist wait time FAQ
▾When is Mountain Twist shortest?
Mountain Twist is shortest at rope drop (about 21 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 21 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 23 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Mountain Twist busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 23 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 15 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Mountain Twist right now?
Mountain Twist 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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