What is the best time to ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts?
Around 6 p.m., when the posted standby wait averaged 17 minutes over Oct 14 – 27, 2026. Waits ran longest around 1 p.m. (61 minutes).
Universal Studios Florida wait times
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts wait times
Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort
30min
Now · 11 min under typical
41min
14-day avgTypical (14-day avg)
175min
Highest posted
Best time to ride: hour by hour
Quietest around 6 p.m. (17 min average), busiest around 1 p.m. (61 min), Oct 14 – 27
Under the 41-min averageAverage, 41 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 18 |
| 10 a.m. | 29 |
| 11 a.m. | 43 |
| noon | 51 |
| 1 p.m. | 61 |
| 2 p.m. | 60 |
| 3 p.m. | 59 |
| 4 p.m. | 49 |
| 5 p.m. | 26 |
| 6 p.m. | 17 |
| 7 p.m. | 21 |
| 8 p.m. | 36 |
| 9 p.m. | 44 |
| 10 p.m. | 43 |
| 11 p.m. | 40 |
| 12 a.m. | 40 |
Best day of the week
Monday was the quietest day, Saturday the busiest
Average, 41 min
| Average wait (min) | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 28 |
| Tuesday | 43 |
| Wednesday | 36 |
| Thursday | 39 |
| Friday | 44 |
| Saturday | 54 |
| Sunday | 37 |
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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts FAQ
How long is the wait for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts?
The posted standby wait at Universal Studios Florida averaged 41 minutes over the last 14 park days and reached 175 minutes at its highest.
What day of the week has the shortest wait for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts?
Monday averaged 28 minutes, the lowest of the week; Saturday averaged 54 minutes, the highest.
Can I get an alert when the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts wait drops?
Yes. The free Standby app for iPhone sends a push alert when the posted standby wait for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts drops to the time you choose.
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From Standby's own tracking of posted standby waits, Oct 14 – 27, 2026 (14 park days). These are past waits, not a forecast; the live wait refreshes every minute.