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Curse of the Werewolf Height Requirement, Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
Curse of the Werewolf at Epic Universe has a 45 minute standby wait right now. The best time to ride is around 9 AM, when the line averages 10 minutes, against 64 minutes around 1 PM. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall. It takes Universal Express.
Curse of the Werewolf standby
45min
Posted wait right now
- Typical
- 51 min
- Longest seen
- 125 min
- Height
- 40 in
- Express
- Universal Express
Best Time to Ride Curse of the Werewolf
Around 9 AM the line averages 10 minutes. By 1 PM it is closer to 64. Every tag below is one hour of a typical day, and it hangs lower the longer the wait.
Quietest hour Busiest hour
Best day of the week for Curse of the Werewolf
Wednesday runs lightest at about 42 minutes on average. Friday is the heaviest at about 56.
- Mon53 minutes
- Tue50 minutes
- Wed42 minutes
- Thu48 minutes
- Fri56 minutes
- Sat52 minutes
- Sun52 minutes
Pair the quiet hour with a quiet day. Best days at Epic Universe this month, the Epic Universe crowd calendar and Epic Universe hours.
Updated November 13, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Curse of the Werewolf at Epic Universe. Curse of the Werewolf is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before Epic Universe closes. It is a spinning coaster, so the cars rotate freely as they go, and it reaches about 37 miles per hour. There are no inversions, and the spinning rather than the speed is what gives it its kick, so it sits between the family coasters and the big thrills. Typical waits are around 51 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 AM.
Quick facts
- Land
- Dark Universe
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Express Pass
- Universal Express
- Status
- Open, no closure announced
- Opened
- 2025
- Ride length
- About 2 minutes
- Thrill
- Moderate thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Universal Orlando height requirements chart.
Is Curse of the Werewolf Reliable?
Running about 91 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 49 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Curse of the Werewolf?
Curse of the Werewolf has a lower height and high re-ride value, so it is a good second lap whenever the line is short. The forest reads best after dark.
Curse of the Werewolf FAQ
What is the best time to ride Curse of the Werewolf?
At Epic Universe, Curse of the Werewolf typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 1 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Curse of the Werewolf?
The standby wait for Curse of the Werewolf runs about 51 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 125 minutes at its busiest.
Does Curse of the Werewolf break down a lot?
Curse of the Werewolf is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 91 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 49 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Curse of the Werewolf?
Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Curse of the Werewolf.
Can you skip the line for Curse of the Werewolf?
Yes. Curse of the Werewolf takes Universal Express, the paid line skip that also comes with some Universal hotel stays. Standby is always available too.
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