Theme Park Wait Times / Hersheypark / Carrousel
Carrousel Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Carrousel at Hersheypark, built on 9,272 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride Carrousel
On a typical Friday, Carrousel runs about 7 min at rope drop, peaks near 10 min around 3 PM, and eases to 7 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 11 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 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 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Carrousel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 9 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 10 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 9 min | 11 min 3 PM | 8 min |
Carrousel average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 10.7 min | 6,623 |
| July 2026 | 8.3 min | 17,032 |
| August 2026 | 9.9 min | 31,670 |
| September 2026 | 8.1 min | 10,128 |
Carrousel wait time FAQ
▾When is Carrousel shortest?
Carrousel is shortest at rope drop (about 7 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 7 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 10 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Carrousel busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Carrousel right now?
Carrousel 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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