Theme Park Wait Times / Kings Island / Metal Massacre
Metal Massacre Wait Times
Metal Massacre is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Metal Massacre at Kings Island, built on 830 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–12pm
Best time to ride Metal Massacre
On a typical Saturday, Metal Massacre runs about 44 min at rope drop, peaks near 44 min around 7 PM, and eases to 31 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 44 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 15 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 24 min, this is the #4 longest line of 28 tracked rides at Kings Island (park average 13 min). The longest is Beast at 40 min.
Typical Metal Massacre wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10 min | 18 min 9 PM | 18 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 15 min 9 PM | 15 min |
| Friday | 20 min | 38 min 9 PM | 38 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 44 min | 44 min 7 PM | 31 min |
Metal Massacre average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 20.6 min | 486 |
| October 2026 | 24.2 min | 344 |
Metal Massacre wait time FAQ
▾When is Metal Massacre shortest?
Metal Massacre is shortest at rope drop (about 44 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 31 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 44 min around 7 PM.
▾Which day is Metal Massacre busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 44 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 15 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Metal Massacre right now?
Metal Massacre is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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