Here is how standby waits played out across Walt Disney World from August 3 to 9, 2026. Hollywood Studios posted the longest average waits of the four parks, while Magic Kingdom stayed the most walkable. The single longest line belonged to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, averaging 86 minutes and peaking at 150.
Which Disney World park was busiest last week?
| Park | Typical wait | Crowd level |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Studios | 45 min | Busy |
| EPCOT | 30 min | Moderate |
| Animal Kingdom | 29 min | Moderate |
| Magic Kingdom | 26 min | Moderate |
Hollywood Studios led the way at about 45 minutes during the midday rush, with Magic Kingdom the easiest park to get around at 26 minutes.
What were the longest waits at Disney World last week?
| Ride | Park | Average | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | 86 min | 150 min |
| Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 83 min | 175 min |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 79 min | 125 min |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | 76 min | 120 min |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | 74 min | 140 min |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | 69 min | 210 min |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Animal Kingdom | 67 min | 135 min |
| Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | Hollywood Studios | 67 min | 125 min |
| Frozen Ever After | EPCOT | 56 min | 95 min |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | Magic Kingdom | 53 min | 90 min |
Which day was busiest?
Thursday, August 6 was the busiest day of the week across the resort, while Sunday, August 9 was the calmest. If your schedule is flexible, Sundays were the friendlier bet last week.
Where were the shortest waits?
Chasing walk-ons? These attractions posted the lowest average waits of the week:
| Ride | Park | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail | Animal Kingdom | 5 min |
| Maharajah Jungle Trek | Animal Kingdom | 5 min |
| Swiss Family Treehouse | Magic Kingdom | 6 min |
| Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros | EPCOT | 8 min |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Magic Kingdom | 8 min |
Plan your next visit
Want to time your own day around these patterns? Check the best times to ride and the crowd calendar for each park: