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The Shore Wait Times
The Shore is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Shore at Hersheypark, built on 3,738 measured readings.
Best time to ride The Shore
On a typical Wednesday, The Shore runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 1 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 #89 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical The Shore wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
The Shore average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.1 min | 5,342 |
| July 2026 | 5.9 min | 13,460 |
| August 2026 | 6.8 min | 23,546 |
| September 2026 | 5 min | 3,114 |
The Shore wait time FAQ
▾When is The Shore shortest?
The Shore 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 1 PM.
▾Which day is The Shore 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 Shore right now?
The Shore 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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