Hollywood Studios
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Quietest months we've measured, 2025-2026: September and May, especially Wednesdays. Busiest: March and February.

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Updated November 14, 2026. Forecast days refresh nightly.

Quiet 1–2
Light 3–4
Moderate 5–6
Busy 7–8
Packed 9–10
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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.

Next 14 days: quietest Wed Nov 18 (level 1), busiest Tue Nov 24 (level 9).

Quietest months we've measured, 2025-2026: September and May, especially Wednesdays. Busiest: March and February.

Hollywood Studios wait times by crowd level

Typical posted wait from 11am to 4pm on past days at each level.

  1. Quiet 1-2 45 min
  2. Light 3-4 50 min
  3. Moderate 5-6 55 min
  4. Busy 7-8 65 min
  5. Packed 9-10 85 min
  1. Quiet 1-2 55 min
  2. Light 3-4 60 min
  3. Moderate 5-6 70 min
  4. Busy 7-8 75 min
  5. Packed 9-10 95 min
  1. Quiet 1-2 35 min
  2. Light 3-4 35 min
  3. Moderate 5-6 40 min
  4. Busy 7-8 50 min
  5. Packed 9-10 65 min
  1. Quiet 1-2 40 min
  2. Light 3-4 50 min
  3. Moderate 5-6 55 min
  4. Busy 7-8 70 min
  5. Packed 9-10 80 min
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How busy is Hollywood Studios in 2026?

Our measured numbers for Hollywood Studios across 2025-2026 split clearly: September and May average level 3.7, while March and February average 7.0. Fridays run about 2.2 levels higher than Wednesdays, so Wednesday is your friend.

Hollywood Studios 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.

Average crowd level by month at Hollywood Studios in 2026
Month Avg level What that means
January 6.0 / 10 Moderate
February 8.0 / 10 Busy
March 8.1 / 10 Busy
April 5.8 / 10 Moderate
May 4.5 / 10 Light
June 4.5 / 10 Light
July 5.1 / 10 Moderate
August 5.2 / 10 Moderate
September 4.5 / 10 Light
October 5.0 / 10 Moderate
November 4.7 / 10 Moderate (partial)
December 5.5 / 10 Moderate (forecast)

Best days to visit Hollywood Studios in 2026

You've got options: 45% of measured days at Hollywood Studios across 2025-2026 come in at level 4 or below. Wednesdays run quietest on average. September is the sweet spot if you can pick your week.

Hollywood Studios crowd calendar 2027

Our 2027 forecast runs January to November 1, 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.

Hollywood Studios crowd calendar 2027: the forecast crowd level for each day from January to November 2027, colored from quiet to packed
Forecast as of November 1, 2026, refreshed monthly. Download the printable PDF or save the image.

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Common questions about Hollywood Studios crowds

When is Hollywood Studios least busy in 2026?

Across the 2025-2026 seasons we've measured, September and May run quietest, averaging level 3.7 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 Hollywood Studios?

Wednesday. Measured across 2025-2026, Wednesdays average level 4.2 out of 10, against 6.4 on Fridays, the busiest day.

How busy is Hollywood Studios on weekends?

Saturdays average level 5.6 and Sundays 4.5, against 5.1 on weekdays, measured across 2025-2026. The busiest day of the week is Friday at 6.4 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 Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance usually posts about 45 minutes at midday on a quiet day and about 85 on a packed one.

Is the Hollywood Studios 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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