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Coal Cracker Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Coal Cracker at Hersheypark, built on 27,556 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Coal Cracker
On a typical Monday, Coal Cracker runs about 7 min at rope drop, peaks near 38 min around 1 PM, and eases to 15 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 47 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 26 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 23 min, this is the #25 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Coal Cracker wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 26 min 4 PM | 11 min |
| Monday | 7 min | 38 min 1 PM | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 6 min | 34 min 5 PM | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 30 min 2 PM | 14 min |
| Thursday | 6 min | 46 min 4 PM | 15 min |
| Friday | 9 min | 41 min 4 PM | 13 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 7 min | 47 min 3 PM | 10 min |
Coal Cracker average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 20.8 min | 6,174 |
| July 2026 | 20.3 min | 15,850 |
| August 2026 | 22.6 min | 17,796 |
Coal Cracker wait time FAQ
▾When is Coal Cracker shortest?
Coal Cracker is shortest at rope drop (about 7 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 15 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 38 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Coal Cracker busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 47 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 26 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Coal Cracker right now?
Coal Cracker is at 45 minutes right now, updated 3 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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