It is currently operating. It has been announced that it will get a retheme in the near future, though no timeline has been released just yet. You can expect extended down-time for it when that happens though.
I would say to try and hit it first thing in the morning at rope drop, usually best time as the park opens, less risk of it shutting down I would say. (It's the strategy we use for Star Wars rides)
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