Rip Roaring Rapids – Live Wait Time
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Current wait time for Rip Roaring Rapids at Great America – live, updated every minute. Follow the live status, today's history and typical peak hours to avoid long queues.
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At opening
10min
Day's peak
80min
You save
−70min
Best within the first 315 min after opening (until about 03:15 PM)
Typical savings: ~70 min on weekends · ~30 min on weekdays
Typical wait times
Based on the last 365 daysWeekdays
30min
Normal
70min
Busy
Weekend
60min
Normal
105min
Busy
80
Mon
30
Tue
40
Wed
35
Thu
75
Fri
105
Sat
100
Sun
NormalBusyRecord 130 min · Jul 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rip Roaring Rapids located?
Rip Roaring Rapids is located in Great America in the Family themed area.
How long is the wait for Rip Roaring Rapids?
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