Here is how standby waits played out across Walt Disney World from August 17 to 23, 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 72 minutes and peaking at 125.
Which Disney World park was busiest last week?
| Park | Typical wait | Crowd level |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Studios | 41 min | Busy |
| EPCOT | 28 min | Moderate |
| Animal Kingdom | 25 min | Moderate |
| Magic Kingdom | 20 min | Light |
Hollywood Studios led the way at about 41 minutes during the midday rush, with Magic Kingdom the easiest park to get around at 20 minutes.
What were the longest waits at Disney World last week?
| Ride | Park | Average | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | 72 min | 125 min |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 71 min | 120 min |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | 64 min | 120 min |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | 56 min | 110 min |
| Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | Hollywood Studios | 55 min | 90 min |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Animal Kingdom | 53 min | 115 min |
| Frozen Ever After | EPCOT | 52 min | 70 min |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | 51 min | 140 min |
| Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | EPCOT | 48 min | 95 min |
| Toy Story Mania! | Hollywood Studios | 45 min | 110 min |
Which day was busiest?
Thursday, August 20 was the busiest day of the week across the resort, while Sunday, August 23 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 | 5 min |
| Wildlife Express Train | Animal Kingdom | 7 min |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Magic Kingdom | 7 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: