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Lightning Racer Wait Times

Lightning Racer is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Lightning Racer at Hersheypark, built on 26,538 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~5 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–8pm

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Best time to ride Lightning Racer

On a typical Monday, Lightning Racer runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 11 min around 6 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 45 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 11 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 14 min, this is the #35 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.

Typical Lightning Racer wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday6 min12 min 4 PM5 min
Monday5 min11 min 6 PM5 min
Tuesday6 min23 min 5 PM6 min
Wednesday5 min18 min 5 PM9 min
Thursday5 min21 min 4 PM5 min
Friday5 min25 min 3 PM14 min
Saturday · busiest7 min45 min 6 PM17 min

Lightning Racer average wait by month

8 to 14 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202611.8 min6,028
July 20267.5 min15,777
August 202614.1 min16,895

Lightning Racer wait time FAQ

▾When is Lightning Racer shortest?

Lightning Racer 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 11 min around 6 PM.

▾Which day is Lightning Racer busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 45 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 11 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Lightning Racer right now?

Lightning Racer 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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Based on 26,538 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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