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Pirate Wait Times
Pirate is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Pirate at Hersheypark, built on 22,351 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Pirate
On a typical Monday, Pirate runs about 8 min at rope drop, peaks near 12 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 22 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 7 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 10 min, this is the #41 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Pirate wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 10 min 5 PM | 8 min |
| Monday | 8 min | 12 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 7 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 6 min | 9 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 12 min 3 PM | 10 min |
| Friday | 6 min | 18 min 2 PM | 14 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 8 min | 22 min 6 PM | 15 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 | 10.2 min | 13,605 |
Pirate wait time FAQ
▾When is Pirate shortest?
Pirate is shortest at rope drop (about 8 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 12 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Pirate busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 22 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 7 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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