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.

What's included free?

Your next ride, sorted.
Ride Ready day plan showing Curse of the Werewolf up next, with its wait, walking time, and the rides and show to follow.
An example day at Epic Universe.
Active Plan Mode shown with Premium.
4.6/560 App Store ratingsUS App Store, Sep 17, 2026
“We rode 8 coasters in 6 hours, including the headliners!”
dmjross, Cedar Point visitor · App Store review, July 1, 2026. Used Premium.

A plan for your park day.

Planning for your crew? Start with the rides you don't want to miss.

  1. Download free.

    Get Ride Ready for iPhone or Android.

  2. Pick your park and must-rides.

    Choose your favorites and set your pace.

  3. 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.

A Quick Pick for Curse of the Werewolf recommends riding now before its wait increases.
An example Quick Pick.

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.

An itinerary shows a three-minute walk to Monsters Unchained, followed by The Untrainable Dragon show at noon.
An example itinerary in Premium Active Plan Mode.

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.

A Ride Ready notification says Millennium Force's wait has dropped to 20 minutes.
An example wait-drop notification.

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 iPhone

Ride 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.

Apple Watch showing Up Next at Cedar Point: Magnum XL-200 with a 30 minute wait, a 2 minute walk, and an I'm in line button.

Glance, don't dig.

Your next ride, its latest wait, and the walk to get there.

Apple Watch showing Wait Radar at Cedar Point sorted shortest first: Power Tower 10 minutes, Corkscrew 10, Skyhawk 15.

Turn the crown.

Wait Radar lines up the park's waits, shortest first.

Apple Watch queue timer for Magnum XL-200 at 18 minutes 28 seconds, about 12 minutes left of 30, with a Let's Ride button.

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.

All app tutorials

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.

Request a park

Start free.
Make it your whole-day companion.

Preview your plan, check the waits, and set your ride alerts. Upgrade in the app for the full plan and automatic replanning.

Always free

  • Live wait times
  • Plan preview with a few rides
  • Your top Quick Pick
  • 3 ride alerts per park
  • Queue timer and walking directions
  • Show and character schedules
  • Apple Watch app: Up Next, Wait Radar and the queue timer

With Premium

  • Unlimited day plans
  • Automatic replanning as waits change
  • All 3 Quick Picks
  • Unlimited ride alerts
  • Full-day forecast curves
  • Step-by-step Active Plan Mode
  • All 3 picks and the full Wait Radar on Apple Watch

Day Pass

$7.99 / day

For one day at the park.

Week Pass

$14.99 / 7 days

A week of park days. Never auto-renews.

Trip Pass

$24.99 / 14 days

Covers your whole trip. Never auto-renews.

Monthly

$19.99 / month

For regular park days. Renews monthly; cancel in your app store.

Prices shown in USD. Check your app store for local pricing and available plans.

Get the free app for iPhone

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

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.