What is the best time to ride Fyre Drill?

At Epic Universe, Fyre Drill typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Fyre Drill?

The standby wait for Fyre Drill runs about 35 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.

Does Fyre Drill break down a lot?

Fyre Drill is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 80 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 74 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Fyre Drill?

No. Fyre Drill has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Can you skip the line for Fyre Drill?

Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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Epic Universe · Isle of Berk Fyre Drill Family · Any height

Epic Universe · Isle of Berk

Fyre Drill Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, Fyre Drill is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Express Pass, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated August 10, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 15 min

Typical wait 35 min

Peak seen 130 min

Quietest hour 9 PM

Quick facts

Land: Isle of Berk
Height: Any height
Express Pass: On most rides
Opened: 2025
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Family

Best Time to Ride Fyre Drill

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 PM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

9 9AM

16 10AM

41 11AM

55 12PM

53 1PM

45 2PM

45 3PM

42 4PM

35 5PM

32 6PM

20 7PM

9 8PM

5 9PM

Pro tip: ride Fyre Drill in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Epic Universe closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Fyre Drill Reliable?

Frequently down Running about 80 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 74 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Fyre Drill?

The shortest waits for Fyre Drill are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Epic Universe closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Fyre Drill FAQ

What is the best time to ride Fyre Drill?: At Epic Universe, Fyre Drill typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Fyre Drill?: The standby wait for Fyre Drill runs about 35 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 130 minutes at its busiest.
Does Fyre Drill break down a lot?: Fyre Drill is currently graded Frequently down for reliability. Running about 80 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 74 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Fyre Drill?: No. Fyre Drill has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Can you skip the line for Fyre Drill?: Epic Universe offers Universal Express, a paid line-skip included with some tickets and hotel stays, on most attractions, and several rides also run a single rider line. Standby is always available.

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