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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 856 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–9pm
Best time to ride Wild River Falls
On a typical Saturday, Wild River Falls runs about 46 min at rope drop, peaks near 46 min around 10 AM, and eases to 46 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 46 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 19 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Wild River Falls wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 15 min | 19 min 6 PM | 19 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 46 min | 46 min 10 AM | 46 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 | 13.5 min | 4,974 |
| September 2026 | 15.5 min | 856 |
Wild River Falls wait time FAQ
▾When is Wild River Falls shortest?
Wild River Falls is shortest at rope drop (about 46 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 46 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 46 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Wild River Falls busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 46 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 19 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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