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Starship America Wait Times
Starship America is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Starship America at Hersheypark, built on 9,107 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride Starship America
On a typical Friday, Starship America runs about 7 min at rope drop, peaks near 17 min around 1 PM, and eases to 10 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 22 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 12 min, this is the #32 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Starship America wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 16 min 1 PM | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 19 min 1 PM | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 15 min 1 PM | 8 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 17 min 1 PM | 10 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 20 min | 22 min 1 PM | 11 min |
Starship America average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 16.9 min | 5,778 |
| July 2026 | 13.1 min | 15,714 |
| August 2026 | 19.1 min | 31,134 |
| September 2026 | 12.3 min | 9,966 |
Starship America wait time FAQ
▾When is Starship America shortest?
Starship America is shortest at rope drop (about 7 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 10 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 17 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Starship America busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 22 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Starship America right now?
Starship America 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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