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Wild River Falls Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Wild River Falls at Dollywood, built on 6,281 measured readings.
Park hours today: 9am–8pm
Best time to ride Wild River Falls
On a typical Monday, Wild River Falls runs about 12 min at rope drop, peaks near 17 min around 8 PM, and eases to 17 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 34 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 17 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 13 min, this is the #15 longest line of 54 tracked rides at Dollywood (park average 10 min). The longest is Raging River Rapids at 40 min.
Typical Wild River Falls wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 25 min | 25 min 11 AM | 2 min |
| Monday | 12 min | 17 min 8 PM | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 6 min | 33 min 3 PM | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 30 min | 30 min 10 AM | 23 min |
| Thursday | 2 min | 21 min 7 PM | 16 min |
| Friday | 24 min | 27 min 2 PM | 25 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 24 min | 34 min 4 PM | 20 min |
Wild River Falls average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 12.2 min | 5,607 |
| July 2026 | 17.8 min | 6,828 |
| August 2026 | 13.1 min | 3,292 |
Wild River Falls wait time FAQ
▾When is Wild River Falls shortest?
Wild River Falls is shortest at rope drop (about 12 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 17 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 17 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Wild River Falls busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 34 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 17 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Wild River Falls right now?
Wild River Falls 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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