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East Coast Waterworks Wait Times
East Coast Waterworks is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for East Coast Waterworks at Hersheypark, built on 2,514 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride East Coast Waterworks
On a typical Friday, East Coast Waterworks runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 5 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 5 min, this is the #74 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical East Coast Waterworks wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
East Coast Waterworks average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.8 min | 5,134 |
| July 2026 | 6 min | 12,710 |
| August 2026 | 5.4 min | 22,519 |
| September 2026 | 5 min | 3,112 |
East Coast Waterworks wait time FAQ
▾When is East Coast Waterworks shortest?
East Coast Waterworks 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 11 AM.
▾Which day is East Coast Waterworks busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 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 East Coast Waterworks right now?
East Coast Waterworks 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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