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Pony Parade Wait Times
Pony Parade is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Pony Parade at Hersheypark, built on 27,257 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Pony Parade
On a typical Monday, Pony Parade runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 10 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 5 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 #74 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Pony Parade wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Monday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 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 | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
Pony Parade average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5 min | 6,132 |
| July 2026 | 5 min | 16,693 |
| August 2026 | 5 min | 16,889 |
Pony Parade wait time FAQ
▾When is Pony Parade shortest?
Pony Parade 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 10 AM.
▾Which day is Pony Parade busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 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 Pony Parade right now?
Pony Parade 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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