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Mountain Waves Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Mountain Waves at Dollywood, built on 6,403 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride Mountain Waves
On a typical Monday, Mountain Waves runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 0 min around 10 AM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 2 min, this is the #47 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical Mountain Waves wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Friday · busiest | 0 min | 8 min 6 PM | 0 min |
| Saturday | 2 min | 6 min 11 AM | 0 min |
Mountain Waves average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.5 min | 5,809 |
| July 2026 | 0 min | 6,856 |
| August 2026 | 1.6 min | 3,336 |
Mountain Waves wait time FAQ
▾When is Mountain Waves shortest?
Mountain Waves is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 0 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Mountain Waves busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Mountain Waves right now?
Mountain Waves 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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