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Ferris Wheel Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Ferris Wheel at Hersheypark, built on 22,510 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Ferris Wheel
On a typical Monday, Ferris Wheel runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 20 min around 2 PM, and eases to 11 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 30 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 15 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 12 min, this is the #37 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Ferris Wheel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 21 min 7 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 6 min | 20 min 2 PM | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 15 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 20 min 4 PM | 9 min |
| Thursday | 6 min | 17 min 1 PM | 17 min |
| Friday | 8 min | 20 min 3 PM | 14 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 30 min 9 PM | 30 min |
Ferris Wheel average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 13.4 min | 5,960 |
| July 2026 | 12.2 min | 15,447 |
| August 2026 | 12.1 min | 12,779 |
Ferris Wheel wait time FAQ
▾When is Ferris Wheel shortest?
Ferris Wheel is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 11 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 20 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Ferris Wheel busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 30 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 15 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Ferris Wheel right now?
Ferris Wheel 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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