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Lightning Racer | Hersheypark | American Theme Parks

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Lightning Racer

Hersheypark

ride

Current posted wait

Unavailable

Wait Time Statistics

Based on 82 recorded operating waits during the previous seven calendar days. Hours are local to the park.

Average Wait

25

minutes

Lowest hourly average

5

minutes

Highest hourly average

90

minutes

Lowest recorded hourly averages

12pm5 min avg
1pm7 min avg
2pm9 min avg

Highest recorded hourly averages

7pm48 min avg
10pm38 min avg
8pm38 min avg

Attraction Details

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Type: ride
Park: Hersheypark

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