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Paratrooper Wait Times
Paratrooper is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Paratrooper at Knoebels Amusement Resort, built on 7,079 measured readings.
Park hours today: 12pm–7pm
Best time to ride Paratrooper
On a typical Monday, Paratrooper runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 7 min around 3 PM, and eases to 6 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 13 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 9 min, this is the #23 longest line of 55 tracked rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort (park average 10 min). The longest is Flying Turns at 36 min.
Typical Paratrooper wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 9 min 7 PM | 8 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 7 min 3 PM | 6 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 13 min 7 PM | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 6 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 9 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 9 min 8 PM | 9 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 12 min 6 PM | 5 min |
Paratrooper average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6.7 min | 5,341 |
| July 2026 | 6.1 min | 6,083 |
| August 2026 | 8.6 min | 4,302 |
Paratrooper wait time FAQ
▾When is Paratrooper shortest?
Paratrooper is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 6 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 7 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Paratrooper busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 13 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Paratrooper right now?
Paratrooper 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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