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Project Nightmare Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Project Nightmare at Lake Compounce, built on 6,595 measured readings.
Park hours today: 6pm–10pm
Best time to ride Project Nightmare
On a typical Friday, Project Nightmare runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 10 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 5 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #3 longest line of 6 tracked rides at Lake Compounce (park average 5 min). The longest is Boulder Dash at 5 min.
Typical Project Nightmare wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 5 min 7 PM | 5 min |
Project Nightmare average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 5.2 min | 6,250 |
| October 2026 | 5 min | 345 |
Project Nightmare wait time FAQ
▾When is Project Nightmare shortest?
Project Nightmare 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 10 AM.
▾Which day is Project Nightmare busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Project Nightmare right now?
Project Nightmare is at 5 minutes right now, updated 175 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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