KnoebelsQueue Times
About Knoebels
About Knoebels
Knoebels is a free-admission, pay-per-ride park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania - one of the last major "trolley parks" in America, family-owned since 1926. The park is famous among coaster enthusiasts for two wooden coasters: Phoenix (rebuilt from a 1948 design and widely considered one of the best woodies in the world) and Flying Turns, a rare modern bobsled-style coaster.
Because it's free to enter, Knoebels stays genuinely busy on summer weekends and holidays, with queues building on the signature wooden coasters well before dinnertime. Weekdays are usually very relaxed. Check live wait times before queueing for Phoenix or Flying Turns, and use our crowd calendar to pick a quieter day if you want to re-ride freely.
How busy is the park through the day?
How busy is the park through the day?
Average wait across all rides, hour by hour - based on the last 28 days.
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Knoebels - Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the queues at Knoebels today?
Live queue times at Knoebels vary through the day and by season. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Knoebels queue times page for up-to-the-minute wait times on every ride.
What time does Knoebels open and close?
Knoebels's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Bank holidays and special events like firework nights run later. Check the Knoebels opening times calendar for today's exact hours.
When is the best time to visit Knoebels?
The quietest days at Knoebels are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside of school holidays, with weekends and UK half-terms being the busiest. For the shortest queues, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Knoebels best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.
How can I avoid long queues at Knoebels?
Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live queue times to dynamically plan your next ride. Knoebels crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.
Where is Knoebels located?
Knoebels is located in United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.
Are Knoebels queue times live and accurate?
Yes - queue times on this page come directly from Knoebels's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. Wait times refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate queues by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.