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Venus Vortex Wait Times
Intense; All Attractions · 42" minimum height · Lake Compounce
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Venus Vortex at Lake Compounce, built on 1,099 measured readings.
Park hours today: 6pm–10pm
Best time to ride Venus Vortex
On a typical Friday, Venus Vortex runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 29 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Venus Vortex wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday · busiest | 26 min | 29 min 11 AM | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 9 min | 10 min 1 PM | 10 min |
Venus Vortex average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.5 min | 5,890 |
| July 2026 | 12.7 min | 6,914 |
| August 2026 | 17.4 min | 7,201 |
| September 2026 | 7.3 min | 1,465 |
Venus Vortex wait time FAQ
▾When is Venus Vortex shortest?
Venus Vortex 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 Venus Vortex busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 29 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Venus Vortex right now?
Venus Vortex 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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