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Comet Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Comet at Hersheypark, built on 6,044 measured readings.
Best time to ride Comet
On a typical Wednesday, Comet runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 10 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 36 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 19 min, this is the #21 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Comet wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 13 min | 21 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 14 min | 16 min 2 PM | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 33 min 3 PM | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 16 min 1 PM | 6 min |
| Friday | 9 min | 16 min 1 PM | 10 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 12 min | 36 min 11 AM | 15 min |
Comet average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30.3 min | 8,498 |
| August 2026 | 36.8 min | 21,593 |
| September 2026 | 18.5 min | 5,462 |
Comet wait time FAQ
▾When is Comet shortest?
Comet is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Comet busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 36 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Comet right now?
Comet 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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