There is typically a line but it goes pretty quick. We were there a little after opening on the Fourth and the line stretched over the bridge for about two blocks, but only took about an hour.
Weekends are busy. Yes, you will not be alone, but most people show up later
Yes. My son was there at 11AM one Saturday, and they had to wait 3 hours for a tube.
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