Theme Park Wait Times / Schlitterbahn New Braunfels / Downhill Racer
Downhill Racer Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Downhill Racer at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, built on 8,806 measured readings.
Best time to ride Downhill Racer
On a typical Monday, Downhill Racer runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 9 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 25 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #18 longest line of 18 tracked rides at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (park average 30 min). The longest is Master Blaster Uphill Water Coaster at 75 min.
Typical Downhill Racer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 10 min 9 PM | 10 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 5 min 9 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 10 min 9 PM | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 0 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 12 min 9 PM | 12 min |
| Friday · busiest | 0 min | 25 min 9 PM | 25 min |
| Saturday | 1 min | 22 min 7 PM | 17 min |
Downhill Racer average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 6.2 min | 5,734 |
| August 2026 | 8 min | 5,198 |
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 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 9 PM.
▾Which day is Downhill Racer busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 25 min midday, while Wednesday 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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