Fyre Drill Wait Times — Best Time to Ride Without Express Pass
This page shows historical wait time patterns for Fyre Drill at Universal's Epic Universe, based on 187,227+ real readings collected over the past 12 months. Use these patterns to choose the best time to ride without buying Express Pass.
Average wait by time of day
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Average wait by day of week
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Average wait by month
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Fyre Drill is shortest around 8am (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 12pm (42 minutes). Day of week matters too: Thu averages 23 minutes while Mon averages 29 minutes — a 6-minute difference. Across months, Jan tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 9 minutes.
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Fyre Drill at Universal's Epic Universe is usually shortest around 8am (about 5 minutes) and longest around 12pm (about 42 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.
What is the average wait for Fyre Drill?
Fyre Drill averages about 26 minutes, based on 187,227 wait time readings at Universal's Epic Universe.
What day of the week has the shortest line for Fyre Drill?
Thursday typically has the shortest line for Fyre Drill (around 23 minutes), while Monday is the busiest (around 29 minutes).
Do I need Express Pass to ride Fyre Drill?
No. By riding Fyre Drill during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Express Pass.
