Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station averaged 15 minutes, peaking at 70. That is the 10th longest queue of 17 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 17.3 minutes. Thursdays have been quietest at 10.6 minutes on average, Mondays busiest at 21.6.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station FAQs
How long is the wait for Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station?
Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station has averaged 15 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 70 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station?
Thursday has been the quietest day, averaging 10.6 minutes, while Monday has been the busiest at 21.6 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.
Are waits for Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station getting longer?
Waits are up 14% over the past week, averaging 16.5 minutes compared with 14.5 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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