Find your next ride.
See live waits across the park and get a Quick Pick for what to ride next. Premium adds full-day forecasts, so you can see where waits are headed.
Live waits + your top Quick Pick are free.
NewRide Ready is on Apple Watch
We're park people. We'd rather be riding, too.
Outsmart
the lines.
Know what to ride next.
Spend less time waiting.
Ride Ready is a theme park app that helps you choose your next ride, build your day plan, and get alerts when waits drop.
Your next ride, sorted.
Active Plan Mode shown with Premium.
“We rode 8 coasters in 6 hours, including the headliners!”
A plan for your park day.
Planning for your crew? Start with the rides you don't want to miss.
Download free.
Get Ride Ready for iPhone or Android.
Pick your park and must-rides.
Choose your favorites and set your pace.
Follow your plan.
See what to ride next, with walking time and shows worked in.
Preview a few rides free. Premium unlocks the full plan and automatic replanning.
Less “what now?”
More “let's ride.”
A little help with the decisions that make your park day.
Give your day a plan.
Meet SkipIQ, Ride Ready's day planner. Pick your must-rides and your pace. Get a ride-by-ride plan, with walking time and shows worked in.
Preview a few rides free. Get the full plan with Premium.
Catch a shorter line.
Set an alert for a ride you want. When its wait drops or it reopens, you'll get a heads-up without checking your phone all day.
3 free ride alerts per park. Unlimited with Premium.
Also in the app: a queue timer, walking directions, and show schedules. How it fits alongside the official park app
Get the free app for iPhoneRide Ready is on Apple Watch.
Keep your phone
in your pocket.
Your next ride, live waits across the park, and your line timer, one glance away. It's a companion to the iPhone app, so your phone stays in your pocket.
Glance, don't dig.
Your next ride, its latest wait, and the walk to get there.
Turn the crown.
Wait Radar lines up the park's waits, shortest first.
Time your line from your wrist.
Start the timer when you get in line. When it's your turn, tap Let's Ride.
Real Cedar Point waits from Saturday, Aug 15 at 1:41 PM. Steel Vengeance was 120, Magnum XL-200 was 30.
Get it for iPhone
Free with the app. Premium adds all 3 picks and the full Wait Radar. Needs watchOS 26 or later. Double Tap on supported models.
Watch how it works.
Short videos, each under a minute, on one thing the app does and when you'd use it in the park.
Apple Watch
Ride Ready on Apple Watch
Getting started
A quick tour of the app
Live waits
Why the wait didn't change
Is your park in here?
15 parks, one app. Pick a park to explore its free guide. Walt Disney World isn't in the app yet, but its guides and crowd calendars are live.
Your trip starts here.
Pick a quieter day and read up on your park. These website tools are free, with no account needed. Take the app along for live waits and help deciding what to ride next.
Popular guides & calendars
Crowd calendars
Strategy guides
Hidden secrets
Top queue guides
A few things to know.
Is Ride Ready free?
Yes. Ride Ready is free to download and use. Free includes live wait times, a plan preview with a few rides, the #1 Quick Pick, 3 ride alerts per park, queue timer, and walking directions. Premium unlocks unlimited day plans with replanning, all 3 Quick Picks, unlimited alerts, forecast curves, and Active Plan Mode.
What theme parks does Ride Ready support?
Ride Ready supports 15 parks: Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Canada's Wonderland, Carowinds, Kings Dominion, Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Great Adventure, and Six Flags Great America, plus Dollywood. Walt Disney World's four parks aren't in the app yet, but their free crowd calendars and guides are live on this site. More parks are being added regularly.
How does SkipIQ work?
SkipIQ is Ride Ready's AI day planner. Tell it your group size, thrill preferences, and must-do rides. It builds a ride-by-ride schedule with walking directions. Premium adds automatic replanning as waits change. It uses live wait times, ML forecast curves, and walk-time estimates to minimize your total time in line.
Is Ride Ready available on Android?
Yes. Ride Ready is on iPhone and Android. Grab it from the App Store or Google Play.
Does Ride Ready work on Apple Watch?
Yes. Update Ride Ready on your iPhone, then open it on your watch. You'll see your next ride and its latest wait, turn the crown for Wait Radar, and start the queue timer from your wrist. It needs watchOS 26 or later and Ride Ready on a paired iPhone, since the watch gets its data from the phone. If it doesn't show up, open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to My Watch, and tap Install next to Ride Ready. See what's on the watch. The watch app is iPhone only.
Do I need an account to use Ride Ready?
Yes, Ride Ready requires a quick sign-in with your Apple or Google account. This enables personalized recommendations, synced favorites, and persistent alerts across devices.
How accurate are the wait times?
Ride Ready displays the wait times the parks post, refreshed throughout the day. SkipIQ also generates full-day forecast curves for every ride, so you can see where waits are headed, not just where they are now.
What are the best times to visit Epic Universe?
In general, the first hour after park open and the last couple hours before close tend to have the shortest waits. Check our free Epic Universe Strategy Guide for timing tips and crowd calendar insights.
How is Ride Ready different from official park apps?
Official apps are essential for tickets, maps, and dining. Ride Ready is your AI touring companion. It plans your whole day, replans as conditions change, shows forecast curves for every ride, and sends alerts when lines drop. See the full comparison, or see how it stacks up against every major park app.
What does Ride Ready Premium include?
Premium unlocks unlimited day plans with automatic replanning, all 3 Quick Picks, unlimited ride alerts, full-day forecast curves, and Active Plan Mode. Free users get live wait times, a plan preview with a few rides, the #1 Quick Pick, 3 alerts per park, queue timer, and walking directions. Pricing: Day Pass $7.99, Week Pass $14.99 (7 days, one-time purchase), Trip Pass $24.99 (14 days, one-time purchase), Monthly $19.99.
Your next park day.
A little less guesswork.
Ride more. Stand in line less. Go home with feet that still work.