EPCOT
crowd calendar.
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Quietest months we've measured, 2025-2026: August and September, especially Wednesdays. Busiest: February and March.
Updated October 27, 2026. Forecast days refresh nightly.
Past days show measured crowd levels or historical estimates; upcoming days show forecasts. A dash means no crowd estimate, so check park hours before choosing that date.
Quietest months we've measured, 2025-2026: August and September, especially Wednesdays. Busiest: February and March.
EPCOT wait times by crowd level
Typical posted wait from 11am to 4pm on past days at each level.
- Quiet 1-2 60 min
- Light 3-4 65 min
- Moderate 5-6 70 min
- Busy 7-8 75 min
- Packed 9-10 100 min
- Quiet 1-2 60 min
- Light 3-4 70 min
- Moderate 5-6 75 min
- Busy 7-8 80 min
- Packed 9-10 95 min
- Quiet 1-2 50 min
- Light 3-4 55 min
- Moderate 5-6 55 min
- Busy 7-8 60 min
- Packed 9-10 65 min
- Quiet 1-2 40 min
- Light 3-4 45 min
- Moderate 5-6 50 min
- Busy 7-8 55 min
- Packed 9-10 70 min
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How busy is EPCOT in 2026?
Our measured numbers for EPCOT across 2025-2026 split clearly: August and September average level 3.8, while February and March average 6.9. Fridays run about 2 levels higher than Wednesdays, so Wednesday is your friend.
EPCOT crowds by month, 2026
Twelve months, one glance. This table counts 2026 days only, so a month can read higher or lower here than in the 2025-2026 averages above. Months still to come are forecasts, partial months count measured days only, and the grid up top has every individual day.
| Month | Avg level | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 / 10 | Moderate |
| February | 7.4 / 10 | Busy |
| March | 8.5 / 10 | Busy |
| April | 7.3 / 10 | Busy |
| May | 7.0 / 10 | Busy |
| June | 5.3 / 10 | Moderate |
| July | 4.7 / 10 | Moderate |
| August | 4.6 / 10 | Moderate |
| September | 5.2 / 10 | Moderate |
| October | 4.9 / 10 | Moderate (partial) |
| November | 5.6 / 10 | Moderate (forecast) |
| December | 6.1 / 10 | Moderate (forecast) |
Best days to visit EPCOT in 2026
You've got options: 43% of measured days at EPCOT across 2025-2026 come in at level 4 or below. Wednesdays run quietest on average. August is the sweet spot if you can pick your week.
EPCOT crowd calendar 2027
Our 2027 forecast runs January to October 26, 2027 so far, and the rest of the year fills in as the forecast reaches it. September and August look quietest, and March and February look busiest. Forecasts move as real days get measured, so check the live calendar above before you book.
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Common questions about EPCOT crowds
When is EPCOT least busy in 2026?
Across the 2025-2026 seasons we've measured, August and September run quietest, averaging level 3.8 out of 10. Within any week, Wednesdays usually post the lowest levels. The calendar above shows every day, so check your exact dates.
What's the least busy day of the week at EPCOT?
Wednesday. Measured across 2025-2026, Wednesdays average level 4.2 out of 10, against 6.2 on Fridays, the busiest day.
How busy is EPCOT on weekends?
Saturdays average level 5.8 and Sundays 4.6, against 5.2 on weekdays, measured across 2025-2026. The busiest day of the week is Friday at 6.2 and the quietest is Wednesday at 4.2.
How accurate is this crowd calendar?
Past days show measured crowd levels where we have them. Upcoming days are forecasts and update nightly.
What do the crowd levels 1-10 mean?
Level 1-2 is quiet, 3-4 is light, 5-6 is moderate, 7-8 is busy and 9-10 is packed. Each level comes from that day's posted wait times across the whole park. At EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind usually posts about 60 minutes at midday on a quiet day and about 100 on a packed one.
Is the EPCOT crowd calendar free?
Yes. The calendar is free and you don't need an account to browse it. With a free Ride Ready account, you get live wait times, a plan preview with a few rides, and 3 ride alerts per park. Premium adds unlimited day plans with automatic replanning and unlimited alerts.
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