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Downdraft Wait Times

Downdraft is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Downdraft at Knoebels Amusement Resort, built on 7,084 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 12pm · usually ~5 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 12pm–7pm

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Best time to ride Downdraft

On a typical Monday, Downdraft runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 6 min, this is the #35 longest line of 55 tracked rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort (park average 10 min). The longest is Flying Turns at 36 min.

Typical Downdraft wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday6 min8 min 4 PM6 min
Monday5 min5 min 12 PM5 min
Tuesday5 min5 min 12 PM5 min
Wednesday5 min5 min 12 PM5 min
Thursday5 min5 min 12 PM5 min
Friday · busiest5 min8 min 4 PM6 min
Saturday5 min8 min 2 PM5 min

Downdraft average wait by month

6 to 6 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 20265.8 min5,154
July 20265.5 min6,087
August 20265.8 min4,305

Downdraft wait time FAQ

▾When is Downdraft shortest?

Downdraft 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 12 PM.

▾Which day is Downdraft busiest?

Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Downdraft right now?

Downdraft 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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Based on 7,084 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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