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Pirate Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Pirate at Hersheypark, built on 3,805 measured readings.
Best time to ride Pirate
On a typical Wednesday, Pirate runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 19 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 9 min, this is the #42 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Pirate wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 9 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 19 min 2 PM | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 8 min 7 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 18 min 3 PM | 5 min |
Pirate average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 11.6 min | 5,654 |
| July 2026 | 8.7 min | 14,500 |
| August 2026 | 10.9 min | 23,714 |
| September 2026 | 8.8 min | 3,807 |
Pirate wait time FAQ
▾When is Pirate shortest?
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 5 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Pirate busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 19 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 Pirate right now?
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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