Theme Park Wait Times / Kings Island / Beast
Beast Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Beast at Kings Island, built on 8,425 measured readings.
Best time to ride Beast
On a typical Monday, Beast runs about 23 min at rope drop, peaks near 48 min around 2 PM, and eases to 35 min by close. Across the week, Wednesday is the worst day (about 65 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 41 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 39 min, this is the #3 longest line of 30 tracked rides at Kings Island (park average 17 min). The longest is Flight Of Fear at 45 min.
Typical Beast wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 27 min | 50 min 4 PM | 44 min |
| Monday | 23 min | 48 min 2 PM | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 28 min | 41 min 3 PM | 38 min |
| Wednesday · busiest | 32 min | 65 min 4 PM | 47 min |
| Thursday | 30 min | 44 min 9 PM | 44 min |
| Friday | 32 min | 56 min 5 PM | 47 min |
| Saturday | 31 min | 54 min 5 PM | 38 min |
Beast average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 31.1 min | 6,556 |
| July 2026 | 33.5 min | 7,217 |
| August 2026 | 38.7 min | 5,071 |
Beast wait time FAQ
▾When is Beast shortest?
Beast is shortest at rope drop (about 23 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 35 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 48 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Beast busiest?
Wednesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 65 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 41 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Beast right now?
Beast 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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