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Up Up and Away (KK) Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Up Up and Away (KK) at Kentucky Kingdom, built on 5,365 measured readings.
Best time to ride Up Up and Away (KK)
On a typical Monday, Up Up and Away (KK) runs about 3 min at rope drop, peaks near 16 min around 1 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Thursday is the worst day (about 19 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #6 longest line of 29 tracked rides at Kentucky Kingdom (park average 4 min). The longest is Lightning Run (KK) at 22 min.
Typical Up Up and Away (KK) wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 8 min 11 AM | 2 min |
| Monday | 3 min | 16 min 1 PM | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 6 min 2 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 11 min 4 PM | 7 min |
| Thursday · busiest | 5 min | 19 min 5 PM | 8 min |
| Friday | 11 min | 13 min 3 PM | 11 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 15 min 9 PM | 15 min |
Up Up and Away (KK) average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 4.5 min | 4,126 |
| August 2026 | 4.8 min | 2,681 |
Up Up and Away (KK) wait time FAQ
▾When is Up Up and Away (KK) shortest?
Up Up and Away (KK) is shortest at rope drop (about 3 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 16 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Up Up and Away (KK) busiest?
Thursday runs the longest lines, peaking around 19 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Up Up and Away (KK) right now?
Up Up and Away (KK) 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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