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Red Baron Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Red Baron at Hersheypark, built on 1,100 measured readings.
Best time to ride Red Baron
On a typical Saturday, Red Baron runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 5 min at its midday peak) and Friday 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 #85 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Red Baron wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 8 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
Red Baron average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.1 min | 5,104 |
| July 2026 | 5 min | 14,923 |
| August 2026 | 5.1 min | 16,528 |
| September 2026 | 5 min | 1,107 |
Red Baron wait time FAQ
▾When is Red Baron shortest?
Red Baron 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 12 PM.
▾Which day is Red Baron busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Red Baron right now?
Red Baron 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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