At Universal's Epic Universe, the line averages 16 minutes for Fyre Drill. The line is shortest around 8pm, averaging 5 minutes, and longest around 1pm at 26 minutes. That is drawn from the past 12 months of recorded waits, so you can pick a window without buying Express Pass.
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Fyre Drill is shortest around 8pm (averaging 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (26 minutes). Day of week matters too: Tue averages 12 minutes while Fri averages 19 minutes, a 7-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 8pm (about 5 minutes) and longest around 1pm (about 26 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 16 minutes at Universal's Epic Universe, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.
What day of the week has the shortest line for Fyre Drill?
Tuesday typically has the shortest line for Fyre Drill (around 12 minutes), while Friday is the busiest (around 19 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.
