Theme Park Wait Times / Dollywood / The Butterfly
The Butterfly Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Butterfly at Dollywood, built on 1,058 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride The Butterfly
On a typical Saturday, The Butterfly runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 10 min around 2 PM, and eases to 9 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 10 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 1 min, this is the #34 longest line of 56 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 6 min). The longest is RiverRush at 36 min.
Typical The Butterfly wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 10 min 2 PM | 9 min |
The Butterfly average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.1 min | 5,750 |
| July 2026 | 2.4 min | 6,882 |
| August 2026 | 2.6 min | 4,992 |
| September 2026 | 1.4 min | 1,058 |
The Butterfly wait time FAQ
▾When is The Butterfly shortest?
The Butterfly is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 9 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 10 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is The Butterfly busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for The Butterfly right now?
The Butterfly 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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