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Nightmares Wait Times
Nightmares is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Nightmares at Six Flags Great America, built on 540 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–11pm
Best time to ride Nightmares
On a typical Saturday, Nightmares runs about 31 min at rope drop, peaks near 31 min around 6 PM, and eases to 16 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 31 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 7 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 9 min, this is the #30 longest line of 39 tracked rides at Six Flags Great America (park average 15 min). The longest is NEW! Blair Witch: No Signal at 33 min.
Typical Nightmares wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 min | 8 min 6 PM | 6 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 7 min 8 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 31 min | 31 min 6 PM | 16 min |
Nightmares wait time FAQ
▾When is Nightmares shortest?
Nightmares is shortest at rope drop (about 31 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 16 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 31 min around 6 PM.
▾Which day is Nightmares busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 31 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 7 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Nightmares right now?
Nightmares 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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