Theme Park Wait Times / Schlitterbahn New Braunfels / Downhill Racer
Downhill Racer Wait Times
Downhill Racer is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Downhill Racer at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, built on 979 measured readings.
Best time to ride Downhill Racer
On a typical Saturday, Downhill Racer runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 9 PM, and eases to 15 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 15 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #13 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (park average 32 min). The longest is Master Blaster Uphill Water Coaster at 84 min.
Typical Downhill Racer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 0 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 0 min | 15 min 9 PM | 15 min |
Downhill Racer average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 6.2 min | 5,734 |
| August 2026 | 8.1 min | 6,651 |
| September 2026 | 7.4 min | 993 |
Downhill Racer wait time FAQ
▾When is Downhill Racer shortest?
Downhill Racer is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 15 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 9 PM.
▾Which day is Downhill Racer busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 15 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Downhill Racer right now?
Downhill Racer 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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