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Comet Wait Times
Comet is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Comet at Hersheypark, built on 18,000 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Comet
On a typical Sunday, Comet runs about 16 min at rope drop, peaks near 50 min around 2 PM, and eases to 16 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 76 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 45 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 35 min, this is the #10 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 60 min.
Typical Comet wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 16 min | 50 min 2 PM | 16 min |
| Monday | 15 min | 67 min 12 PM | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 9 min | 56 min 2 PM | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 19 min | 45 min 1 PM | 10 min |
| Thursday | 19 min | 75 min 2 PM | 18 min |
| Friday | 14 min | 54 min 12 PM | 16 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 20 min | 76 min 12 PM | 32 min |
Comet average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30.3 min | 8,498 |
| August 2026 | 35 min | 11,422 |
Comet wait time FAQ
▾When is Comet shortest?
Comet is shortest at rope drop (about 16 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 16 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 50 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Comet busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 76 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 45 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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