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 2,485 measured readings.
Park hours today: 6pm–11pm
Best time to ride Beast
On a typical Saturday, Beast runs about 20 min at rope drop, peaks near 58 min around 8 PM, and eases to 53 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 58 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 54 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
That makes Beast the longest average wait at Kings Island right now (127 min vs a 21 min park average).
Typical Beast wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 54 min 8 PM | 46 min |
| Friday | 28 min | 55 min 8 PM | 52 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 20 min | 58 min 8 PM | 53 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 | 38.9 min | 6,561 |
| September 2026 | 127.2 min | 2,909 |
Beast wait time FAQ
▾When is Beast shortest?
Beast is shortest at rope drop (about 20 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 53 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 58 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Beast busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 58 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 54 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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