Futuroscope wait times
Queues right now
Updated:
- ZerOGravity0min
- Aces in the SkyClosed
- AlienClosed
- Arthur, the 4D adventureClosed
- Budding DriversClosed
- Cosmic CollisionsClosed
- Dances with RobotsClosed
- Destination MarsClosed
- Dynamic VienneClosed
- Dynamic!Closed
- EtincelleClosed
- FlashClosed
- Fledgling FirefightersClosed
- FuturopolisClosed
- Hydro DynamoClosed
- Journey into the DarkClosed
- KinéMAXClosed
- Kiné’eauClosed
- Kraki's TentaclesClosed
- Lumberjacks riverClosed
- MatrixClosed
- Mission BermudesClosed
- Pulse ! The Electric OdysseyClosed
- QuickClosed
- ReflexClosed
- Rescue AcademyClosed
- RocketClosed
- SpiralClosed
- Splash AdventureClosed
- SprintClosed
- T. RexClosed
- The AquadynamicClosed
- The Aquatic GardenClosed
- The Ascenso-rocketClosed
- The Big BathClosed
- The CentrifugeClosed
- The CoveClosed
- The EauculusClosed
- The Extraordinary JourneyClosed
- The Gravity TowerClosed
- The Greenhouse of WorldsClosed
- The GyrotourClosed
- The Little BathClosed
- The PendulumClosed
- The RiverClosed
- The Silver poolClosed
- The Time MachineClosed
- The Water MazeClosed
- The WaveClosed
- The Wings of Da VinciClosed
- The musical caveClosed
- Tornado ChasersClosed
- Turbo SplashClosed
- Upside Down HouseClosed
- VélodrôleClosed
When the queues are shortest
Average wait across the 10 rides with the longest queues, hour by hour, over the last 30 days
See the hour-by-hour data
| Time | Wait |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 0 min |
| 10:00 | 7 min |
| 11:00 | 18 min |
| 12:00 | 13 min |
| 13:00 | 9 min |
| 14:00 | 10 min |
| 15:00 | 11 min |
| 16:00 | 10 min |
| 17:00 | 9 min |
| 18:00 | 8 min |
| 19:00 | 6 min |
| 20:00 | 5 min |
Ride by ride
Each ride’s quietest hour and the one to avoid
| Ride | Average | Best time | Peak time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upside Down House | 14 min | 15:0011 min | 11:0025 min |
| Arthur, the 4D adventure | 14 min | 09:000 min | 11:0025 min |
| Tornado Chasers | 11 min | 09:001 min | 11:0016 min |
| Destination Mars | 10 min | 09:000 min | 11:0018 min |
| Mission Bermudes | 10 min | 09:000 min | 11:0015 min |
| The Extraordinary Journey | 9 min | 09:001 min | 11:0015 min |
| Dances with Robots | 9 min | 09:000 min | 11:0014 min |
| Rescue Academy | 8 min | 10:001 min | 11:0026 min |
| Dynamic! | 7 min | 09:000 min | 17:008 min |
| Splash Adventure | 6 min | 20:001 min | 11:0022 min |
Calculated by WaitDrop from 21,466 wait-time readings recorded every 5 minutes (September 13 – October 13). Park local time, within its opening hours.
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About Futuroscope
Futuroscope, near Poitiers, is not a coaster park: it is a park of imagery and audiovisual experiences, built on simulators, large-format projection, virtual reality and shows. It opened in 1987 and its futurist architecture is part of the visit. That changes how you plan it: most attractions run as timed sessions rather than continuous queues.
Which attractions get the longest queues
Chasseurs de Tornades (Tornado Chasers) and Destination Mars draw the longest queues. Arthur, the 4D adventure and Dances with Robots build waits because of their limited capacity. The Extraordinary Journey, the flying theatre over a spherical screen, is among the most highly rated and stays busy all day. Cosmic Collisions and Dynamic! round out the busiest attractions.
How to avoid the queues
- Session times matter more than queues here: check the programme on arrival and build the day around what you want to see.
- Simulator attractions have per-session capacity: if one is in high demand, go early.
- Being almost entirely indoors makes it a strong wet-weather option — which is also why it gets busier on rainy days.
- Leave time for the evening show, one of the park's signature experiences.
- Check live waits to order the attractions that do run a continuous queue.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the waits at Futuroscope?
Because it runs on sessions, waits are more predictable than at a coaster park: 15-40 minutes is typical, with peaks on the newest attractions. The live waits on this page show the current figure.
What kind of attractions does Futuroscope have?
Its line-up is not built around roller coasters: most of it is simulators, large-format projection, virtual reality and shows. That is what distinguishes it from other French parks.
How many days do you need?
A full day covers the main attractions. Two days let you see everything at a relaxed pace and include the evening show without rushing.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes, with caveats: many attractions are very family-friendly, but some simulator experiences have height restrictions or can be intense. It is worth checking the guidance for each one.
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