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Balloon Flite Wait Times

Balloon Flite is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Balloon Flite at Hersheypark, built on 26,386 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~6 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–8pm

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Best time to ride Balloon Flite

On a typical Monday, Balloon Flite runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 14 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 20 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 8 min, this is the #45 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.

Typical Balloon Flite wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday5 min7 min 11 AM5 min
Monday6 min14 min 12 PM5 min
Tuesday5 min6 min 2 PM5 min
Wednesday5 min6 min 11 AM5 min
Thursday6 min14 min 12 PM5 min
Friday5 min9 min 1 PM5 min
Saturday · busiest8 min20 min 12 PM6 min

Balloon Flite average wait by month

6 to 8 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 20267.8 min6,543
July 20266 min16,772
August 20268.1 min16,116

Balloon Flite wait time FAQ

▾When is Balloon Flite shortest?

Balloon Flite is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 14 min around 12 PM.

▾Which day is Balloon Flite busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 20 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Balloon Flite right now?

Balloon Flite 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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Based on 26,386 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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