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Blast Off Wait Times
Thrill · 52" minimum height · Six Flags Darien Lake
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Blast Off at Six Flags Darien Lake, built on 25,194 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–7pm
Best time to ride Blast Off
On a typical Monday, Blast Off runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 1 PM, and eases to 7 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 18 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 11 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #7 longest line of 10 tracked rides at Six Flags Darien Lake (park average 9 min). The longest is Predator at 19 min.
Typical Blast Off wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 15 min 4 PM | 12 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 15 min 1 PM | 7 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 0 min | 18 min 3 PM | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 12 min 9 PM | 12 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 11 min 1 PM | 4 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 17 min 3 PM | 13 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 17 min 4 PM | 14 min |
Blast Off average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.5 min | 3,177 |
| July 2026 | 10.9 min | 13,938 |
| August 2026 | 7.1 min | 16,501 |
Blast Off wait time FAQ
▾When is Blast Off shortest?
Blast Off is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 7 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Blast Off busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 18 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 11 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Blast Off right now?
Blast Off is at 10 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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