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Mystic Timbers Queue Times at Kings Island

Mystic Timbers is a GCI wooden coaster: 109 feet, 53 mph, 3,265 feet of track with a famous surprise "shed" ending. Average wait: 31 minutes.

Ride stats

Type GCI Wooden
Height 109 ft
Speed 53 mph
Length 3,265 ft

When to ride Mystic Timbers

Average wait: 31 min. Best time: 10 AM (18 min). Peak: 3 PM (37 min). Height requirement: 48".

HourAvg WaitNote
10 AM18 minBest time to ride
11 AM23 min
12 PM27 min
1 PM30 min
2 PM35 min
3 PM37 minDaily peak
4 PM32 minStarts to ease
5 PM32 min
6 PM33 min
7 PM36 min
8 PM36 min
9 PM29 minEvening drop-off

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FAQ

What's in the shed at Mystic Timbers?

The shed is the surprise ending of Mystic Timbers. We won't spoil it here, but it cycles through multiple scenarios, so you may get a different experience each time you ride. It's part of what makes Mystic Timbers so re-rideable.

When is Mystic Timbers shortest?

Mystic Timbers averages just 18 minutes at 10 AM when the park opens. The line peaks at 37 minutes around 3 PM, then drops back to 29 minutes by 9 PM.

Is Mystic Timbers rough?

No. Mystic Timbers is a GCI wooden coaster known for being smooth and fast. GCI coasters use Millennium Flyer trains that track well through turns. It's one of the smoothest wooden coasters you'll find.