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Mini Pirate Wait Times
Mini Pirate is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Mini Pirate at Hersheypark, built on 15,133 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Mini Pirate
On a typical Monday, Mini Pirate runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 9 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 9 min at its midday peak) and Sunday 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 #68 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Mini Pirate wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Monday · busiest | 5 min | 9 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 7 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 6 min 1 PM | 5 min |
Mini Pirate average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 5.2 min | 7,088 |
| August 2026 | 5.1 min | 9,601 |
Mini Pirate wait time FAQ
▾When is Mini Pirate shortest?
Mini Pirate 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 9 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Mini Pirate busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 9 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Mini Pirate right now?
Mini Pirate 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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