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 6,304 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride The Butterfly
On a typical Monday, The Butterfly runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 4 min around 8 PM, and eases to 4 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 3 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 3 min, this is the #40 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical The Butterfly wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3 min | 4 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Monday | 2 min | 4 min 8 PM | 4 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 2 min | 8 min 3 PM | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 7 min | 7 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 3 min 7 PM | 1 min |
| Friday | 4 min | 6 min 9 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 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 | 3,287 |
The Butterfly wait time FAQ
▾When is The Butterfly shortest?
The Butterfly is shortest at rope drop (about 2 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 4 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 4 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is The Butterfly busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 3 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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