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Rolling Thunder Wait Times
Thrill · 48" minimum height · Six Flags Darien Lake
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Rolling Thunder at Six Flags Darien Lake, built on 10,466 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–7pm
Best time to ride Rolling Thunder
On a typical Sunday, Rolling Thunder runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 7 min around 4 PM, and eases to 3 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 0 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Rolling Thunder wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 7 min 4 PM | 3 min |
| Monday · busiest | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 0 min 11 AM | 0 min |
Rolling Thunder average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.8 min | 4,474 |
| July 2026 | 0.4 min | 4,347 |
| August 2026 | 0 min | 9,433 |
Rolling Thunder wait time FAQ
▾When is Rolling Thunder shortest?
Rolling Thunder is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 3 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 7 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Rolling Thunder busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 0 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Rolling Thunder right now?
Rolling Thunder 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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