A B&M inverted coaster with 6 inversions, widely regarded as one of the best inverts in the country. Afterburn averages 21-minute waits, but watch out for the 8 PM closing rush.
Avg Wait
21 min
From historical data
Best Time to Ride
10 AM
12 min avg at park open
Peak Wait Hour
8 PM
39 min avg, closing rush
Height Requirement
54"
137 cm minimum
10 AM — 12 min. Your best window. Afterburn is quick at park open.
11 AM — 14 min. Still short. Easy to fit in during the first hour.
12 PM — 19 min. Approaching the daily average as crowds build.
1 PM — 22 min. Slightly above average through lunch.
2 PM — 26 min. Afternoon peak territory begins.
3 PM — 25 min. Holding at elevated levels.
4-5 PM — 24 min. Steady but manageable mid-afternoon.
6 PM — 28 min. A late-afternoon bump before the real spike.
7 PM — 18 min. A brief dip. Good opportunistic window if you missed the morning.
8 PM — 39 min. The closing rush hits hard. Nearly double the daily average. Avoid.
9 PM — 24 min. Easing from the rush but still above average.
Set alerts and catch the dips before the closing rush hits.
Download Ride Ready — FreeYes. Afterburn is widely regarded as one of the best B&M inverted coasters in the country. Despite opening in 1999, it consistently ranks among the top inverted coasters in enthusiast polls. Its compact, intense layout with 6 inversions and sustained forces throughout make it a standout in the B&M invert lineup.
At 10 AM, averaging 12 minutes. Morning is your best window. Avoid 8 PM. It spikes to 39 minutes due to a closing rush, same pattern as Fury 325's evening.
Afterburn holds its own against newer B&M inverts like Banshee and Montu. It's unusually smooth for a 1999 coaster, with a compact layout that maintains intensity throughout all 6 inversions. Many enthusiasts rank it in the top 3-5 B&M inverts ever built. It lacks the length of some newer models but makes up for it with relentless pacing.
Afterburn has a 54-inch (137 cm) height requirement. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall to ride.