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The Howler Wait Times
The Howler is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Howler at Hersheypark, built on 7,432 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride The Howler
On a typical Friday, The Howler 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 Thursday 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 #62 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical The Howler wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 5 min |
The Howler average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 9.4 min | 6,169 |
| July 2026 | 6.3 min | 16,261 |
| August 2026 | 8.7 min | 29,707 |
| September 2026 | 5.4 min | 7,435 |
The Howler wait time FAQ
▾When is The Howler shortest?
The Howler 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 The Howler busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 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 The Howler right now?
The Howler 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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