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Carrousel Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Carrousel at Hersheypark, built on 29,326 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Carrousel
On a typical Monday, Carrousel runs about 12 min at rope drop, peaks near 18 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 19 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 9 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 10 min, this is the #42 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Carrousel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 min | 13 min 11 AM | 9 min |
| Monday | 12 min | 18 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 8 min | 14 min 11 AM | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 7 min | 9 min 9 PM | 9 min |
| Thursday | 9 min | 17 min 11 AM | 9 min |
| Friday · busiest | 12 min | 19 min 12 PM | 8 min |
| Saturday | 10 min | 14 min 12 PM | 9 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 | 9.8 min | 18,832 |
Carrousel wait time FAQ
▾When is Carrousel shortest?
Carrousel is shortest at rope drop (about 12 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 18 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Carrousel busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 19 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 9 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Carrousel right now?
Carrousel is at 15 minutes right now, updated just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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