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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 2,257 measured readings.
Best time to ride Ferris Wheel
On a typical Wednesday, Ferris Wheel runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 5 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 23 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 15 min, this is the #27 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Ferris Wheel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 9 min 4 PM | 8 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 23 min 4 PM | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 17 min 9 PM | 17 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 17 min 9 PM | 17 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 | 11.8 min | 16,569 |
| September 2026 | 14.8 min | 2,266 |
Ferris Wheel wait time FAQ
▾When is Ferris Wheel shortest?
Ferris Wheel 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 5 PM.
▾Which day is Ferris Wheel busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 23 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 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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