Here is how standby waits played out across Walt Disney World from October 12 to 18, 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 88 minutes and peaking at 195.
Which Disney World park was busiest last week?
| Park | Typical wait | Crowd level |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Studios | 46 min | Busy |
| EPCOT | 33 min | Moderate |
| Animal Kingdom | 28 min | Moderate |
| Magic Kingdom | 25 min | Moderate |
Hollywood Studios led the way at about 46 minutes during the midday rush, with Magic Kingdom the easiest park to get around at 25 minutes.
What were the longest waits at Disney World last week?
| Ride | Park | Average | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | 88 min | 195 min |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 79 min | 135 min |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | 77 min | 130 min |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | 76 min | 160 min |
| Frozen Ever After | EPCOT | 65 min | 105 min |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | 64 min | 150 min |
| Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | Hollywood Studios | 61 min | 155 min |
| Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | EPCOT | 60 min | 110 min |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Animal Kingdom | 59 min | 105 min |
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | Hollywood Studios | 52 min | 85 min |
Which day was busiest?
Monday, October 12 was the busiest day of the week across the resort, while Sunday, October 18 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 |
| Country Bear Musical Jamboree | Magic Kingdom | 9 min |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Magic Kingdom | 9 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: