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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 28,365 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride The Howler
On a typical Monday, The Howler runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 8 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 19 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #44 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical The Howler wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 10 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 6 min | 8 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 7 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 8 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 9 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 6 min | 19 min 4 PM | 15 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 | 8.4 min | 18,426 |
The Howler wait time FAQ
▾When is The Howler shortest?
The Howler is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 8 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is The Howler busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 19 min midday, while Tuesday 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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