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WaitTimeTruth.com tracks how accurate theme park posted wait times really are. We compare posted queue times against actual guest-reported waits and publish posted-to-actual ratios for 20+ major U.S. parks. Below you'll find key statistics, boilerplate descriptions, and contact information for media inquiries.

KEY STATISTICS

1.58×
Avg Posted-to-Actual Ratio across 20+ major U.S. parks
38%
Average gap — a posted 60 min wait actually takes ~38 min
1.79×
Largest gap — Universal's Epic Universe
1.07×
Most accurate park — Hersheypark (nearly perfect)
20+
Major U.S. parks tracked (Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, more)
$80–$300+
Daily cost of Universal Express Pass — guests may factor posted times into purchase decisions

All statistics based on crowdsourced guest reports as of . Ratios are mathematical comparisons, not assertions about park intentions. See full methodology.

BOILERPLATE

Short Description (1 sentence)

WaitTimeTruth.com tracks theme park wait time accuracy by comparing posted queue times against actual guest-reported waits across 20+ major U.S. parks.

Standard Description (1 paragraph)

WaitTimeTruth.com is a project by Amusement Standards LLC that measures theme park wait time accuracy. Using data from the Queue-Times.com API (which pulls directly from parks' official systems) and crowdsourced guest reports, WaitTimeTruth calculates a posted-to-actual ratio for every major ride at 20+ U.S. parks including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, Six Flags, Cedar Point, Dollywood, and more. On average, posted wait times run approximately 38% higher than the actual guest experience. WaitTimeTruth is a RatingValue.org project and the companion site to AmusementRating.org, a crowdsourced guest-side operations audit platform for the attractions industry.

About Amusement Standards LLC

Amusement Standards LLC is a risk intelligence company based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, founded by Adam Brousell. The company builds data analytics platforms for the attractions industry, including the AS 360 risk intelligence system for insurers, AmusementRating.org for crowdsourced guest audits, and WaitTimeTruth.com for wait time accuracy tracking. All consumer-facing platforms operate under the RatingValue.org umbrella brand.

STORY ANGLES

We're available for interviews, data requests, and commentary on the following topics:

Theme park wait time accuracy Lightning Lane pricing vs. actual waits Express Pass value analysis Skip-the-line product economics Crowdsourced consumer advocacy Apple Watch as a park companion tool Wait time accuracy at Epic Universe Disney posted vs. actual wait time data Theme park operations transparency Consumer trust in posted ratings

Timely hooks

Epic Universe just opened — and already leads our accuracy index at 1.79×. How do the numbers compare to other Universal parks? Is this a new-park effect or a broader pattern?

Lightning Lane prices keep rising — Disney has increased per-ride pricing multiple times since launching the paid system in 2021. If posted times consistently run 20–45% higher than actual waits, how does that affect the value proposition for guests?

Parks that get it right — Cedar Point, Dollywood, and Hersheypark consistently show accurate posted times near 1.0×. What are they doing differently? The positive story is as compelling as the negative one.

BRAND ASSETS

Logo files, color specifications, and brand guidelines are available on request. Our primary brand colors are #FF3B30 (red — accuracy alerts), #22D87C (green — accurate, AmusementRating), and #0A0A0A (black — backgrounds). Primary typefaces are Bebas Neue (display) and DM Mono (data). Request the full asset package at the email below.

MEDIA CONTACT

Press Inquiries
ContactAdam Brousell, Founder
Email[email protected]
CompanyAmusement Standards LLC
LocationAsbury Park, NJ
Response TimeWithin 24 hours

We can provide custom data pulls for specific parks, rides, date ranges, or comparisons. If you need raw data for a story, we'll work with you to deliver it in whatever format your newsroom needs.

USAGE GUIDELINES

When referencing WaitTimeTruth data in your reporting, please include the following:

Attribution: "According to WaitTimeTruth.com, a project by Amusement Standards LLC" or simply "according to WaitTimeTruth.com."

Methodology note: "Posted-to-actual ratios are based on crowdsourced guest reports comparing posted wait times (from Queue-Times.com) against actual reported waits. All actual wait time data is self-reported."

Disclaimer: We ask that reporters note that posted-to-actual ratios are mathematical comparisons and are not assertions about any park's intentions or practices.