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Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster at Hersheypark, built on 2,487 measured readings.
Park hours today: 12pm–10pm
Best time to ride Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster
On a typical Friday, Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 28 min around 8 PM, and eases to 16 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 49 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 19 min, this is the #15 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 46 min 8 PM | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 6 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 28 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 49 min 8 PM | 22 min |
Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster wait time FAQ
▾When is Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster shortest?
Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 16 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 28 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 49 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster right now?
Lightning Racer- Dark Coaster 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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