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Saturday and Sunday 9–10 a.m. stacks can run thirty to sixty minutes at popular independent buffets—hotel guest lines move faster but still peak when checkout crowds overlap. Arrive at opening or eat weekday buffet to skip the worst. Rainy mornings send everyone indoors at once.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
