Theme Park Wait Times / Kennywood / Whirlwind
Whirlwind Wait Times
Mild; All Attractions · 36" minimum height · Kennywood
Whirlwind is temporarily down right now.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Whirlwind at Kennywood, built on 185 measured readings.
Park hours today: 12pm–11pm
Best time to ride Whirlwind
On a typical Saturday, Whirlwind runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 2 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 5 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Whirlwind wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
Whirlwind average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15.7 min | 1,317 |
| August 2026 | 6.7 min | 661 |
| September 2026 | 5 min | 205 |
Whirlwind wait time FAQ
▾When is Whirlwind shortest?
Whirlwind 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 2 PM.
▾Which day is Whirlwind busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Whirlwind right now?
Whirlwind 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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Reliability, measured
How often this ride was actually running, not how long the line was.
Across 948 hours that Kennywood was open, Whirlwind was running 89.18% of the time, with 83 separate interruptions. That ranks #12 for availability out of 42 tracked rides at Kennywood, where the typical ride runs 92.98% of operating hours.
Measured 2026-05-23 to 2026-10-02 from ride status polled about every minute. Scheduled refurbishment is recorded separately and is not counted as an outage. How we measure
Based on 185 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure
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