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Fury 325 Queue Times & Wait Strategy

325 feet tall, 95 mph, 6,602 feet long. Ranked #1 steel coaster for nearly a decade. Fury 325 averages 27-minute waits, but the closing rush is brutal. Hit it early.

Key stats

Avg Wait

27 min

From historical data

Best Time to Ride

10 AM

16 min avg at park open

Peak Wait Hour

8 PM

49 min avg, closing rush

Height Requirement

54"

137 cm minimum

When to ride

10 AM — 16 min. Your best window. Hit Fury 325 first thing at park open.

11 AM — 21 min. Building quickly as the park fills in.

12 PM — 24 min. Near the daily average. Still manageable.

1 PM — 23 min. Slight midday dip as some guests eat lunch.

2 PM — 26 min. Afternoon crowds are fully established.

3 PM — 31 min. Above average. The afternoon peak begins.

4-5 PM — 28 min. Holding at elevated levels.

6 PM — 26 min. Brief relief before the closing rush.

7 PM — 29 min. Climbing again as guests converge for final rides.

8 PM — 49 min. The closing rush. Nearly triple the morning wait. Avoid this hour.

9 PM — 36 min. Still elevated from the rush. Not a good backup plan.

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FAQ

When is Fury 325 shortest?

At 10 AM, averaging 16 minutes. This is your best window. Avoid 8 PM, which spikes to 49 minutes due to a closing rush as guests try to get one last ride before the park closes.

Why does Fury 325 get longer at closing?

Fury 325 gets a massive closing rush. At 8 PM, average waits spike to 49 minutes, nearly triple the daily average of 27 minutes. Guests who spent the day on other rides all converge on Fury 325 for a final ride before the park closes. Ride it in the morning instead.

Is Fury 325 really the best coaster in the world?

Fury 325 has been ranked the #1 steel coaster in the world by enthusiast polls for nearly a decade. At 325 feet tall, 95 mph, and 6,602 feet long, it combines massive scale with relentless pacing. Whether it's "the best" is subjective, but it's consistently in the conversation. It also crosses the North Carolina/South Carolina state line twice during the ride.

What is the height requirement for Fury 325?

Fury 325 has a 54-inch (137 cm) height requirement. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall to ride.