BrerJon
Well-Known Member
It's a bit of both, and also to account for potential breakdowns, but it's common practice. They've really been doing this since it opened.
Last week the wait was always posted as either 120 or 180 minutes, but the only time it ever got close was when there were weather delays or technical issues. I found when the ride is running smoothly and there's no weather problems, the wait was only about 90 minutes in the regular line and about 60 in single rider (which lets you skip the more boring parts of the queue and takes you directly to the final room).