Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar 2026 — Best Times to Visit

Based on real wait time data from Hollywood Studios. Crowd levels reflect historical average wait times across all attractions during park operating hours.

Crowd level by month

Medium

Jan

~44 min avg

Medium

Feb

~49 min avg

Medium

Mar

~48 min avg

High

Apr

~51 min avg

Medium

May

~37 min avg

Medium

Jun

~41 min avg

Medium

Jul

~42 min avg

Medium

Aug

~40 min avg

Medium

Sep

~34 min avg

Medium

Oct

~34 min avg

Medium

Nov

~38 min avg

Medium

Dec

~42 min avg

■ Low crowds■ Moderate■ High crowds

Crowd level by day of week

Sunday

~42 min

Monday

~45 min

Tuesday

~45 min

Wednesday

~40 min

Thursday

~42 min

Friday

~46 min

Saturday

~43 min

What the data shows:

September is typically the least crowded month, with average waits around 34 minutes.
April is the busiest month, averaging 51 minutes — 17 minutes more than the best month.
High-crowd months: Apr — Lightning Lane is more tempting but BTQ helps you time your rides.
Best day of week: Wednesday (40 min avg). Busiest: Friday (46 min avg).

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