Are you planning your Disney World Vacation and trying to wrangle up those park reservations for the best possible days to go to Hollywood Studios?
I’m here to help!
A read through this simple guide will help you plan out what dates, days of the week, and times of the year are the best to maximize your experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
I’ll also explain how to use the Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar to help you pick your perfect days.
Before getting too far ahead of ourselves, it’s best to plan out which days of the week are typically the busiest at Hollywood Studios (and the other parks!) to maximize your time.
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Best Time to Go to Hollywood Studios at a Glance:
- The best months to visit Hollywood Studios to avoid the crowds are: January and February
- Your best days to visit Hollywood Studios are: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Be sure to avoid all major holidays such as: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day Weekend, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve
2024 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
What’s the Best Day to Go to Hollywood Studios?
The best days of the week to visit Hollywood Studios are Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. This is because of how most visiting families plan out their vacation.
Many groups arrive on Saturday or Sunday and start their vacation off with Magic Kingdom. Therefore, Magic Kingdom tends to be busiest on Sunday and Monday.
Epcot, which has morphed into a fully food and drink themed park, tends to have greater number of visits from locals, and therefore gets busier Friday nights and weekends.
The same is true for Hollywood Studios, so avoid those days as well!
Lastly, Animal Kingdom stays the least busy out of all the Disney World parks (and despite being my favorite park, it will take the least time to see and do everything), so it can be visited any day that works best for you!
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What’s the Best Time of the Day to Visit Hollywood Studios in 2024?
The same is true for all Disney Parks: the best way to maximize your time with less waiting is to arrive to the parks just before opening in the morning.
That way, you’ll enter the park and be the first to hop in line for whichever ride you deem your must-do for the day.
As parks begin to fill up with crowds during the afternoon, you can always take a break back at the hotel and revisit the park later in the evening as other guests start to leave.
This strategy is effective no matter when you visit!
What is a Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar?
The 2024 Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar gives you a prediction on what the park is like on each day of the week.
This calendar is vital for anyone who wants to visit Hollywood Studios at the best times possible.
Mainly because it helps you figure out what days have the heaviest crowd level based on the data from previous years.
How Does the Disney Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar Work?
The 2024 Disney Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar works by giving you the exact days you should select and what each day will be like (crowd-wise).
It does this by showing how busy the Disney park will be in regards to theme park attendance.
The Hollywood Studios busy days are categorized as: high, average, or low and will be color coordinated on the Crowd Calendar with:
- Red indicating high crowd levels
- Yellow indicating average crowd levels
- Green indicating low crowd levels
Once you have this information, you can then figure out which day, which week, and which month will work best for you when choosing to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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When is the Best Time of the Year to Visit Hollywood Studios?
If your schedule allows you to visit at any time of the year, you’ll be able to navigate the parks much easier due to lower crowd levels.
Be warned though, that despite being true in the past, there are no longer any truly non-crowded times of the year. However, there are certain windows of time that are sure to be less busy.
Also, be sure to check the Hollywood Studios Crowd Calendar for specific dates you’re thinking of planning.
Here are the best times to visit Hollywood Studios and Disney World in 2024:
1. Late January to February
Any time of the year in February is THE BEST time to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios and any other Disney Park.
The massive holiday crowds will subside at the parks by the second week in January.
Plus, there are no major events or holidays (aside from the MLK Day, a runDisney event and Presidents Day weekends) that happen until Spring Break begin in early March.
This leaves a perfect window of time for your family to visit while the lines will be short and the weather will be cool!
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2. Late April/Early May
During the last couple of week in April, there’s a window of time between when Spring Break crowds end and when summer break crowds start in which you can visit the parks and maximize your time.
The weather will be getting a little hotter, but it will still be mild enough to be very enjoyable!
3. Early September/Middle October
Visiting Disney at very beginning to middle of September into the first two weeks in October are a good way to ensure lower crowd levels while making the most of attraction openings (more on that in the next section).
Another great perk of visiting in October is the chance to partake in Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party at Magic Kingdom, which is an incredible opportunity to experience exclusive entertainment and meet rare characters!
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Here are the worst times to visit Hollywood Studios and Disney World in 2024:
1. The Summer: June-August
The heat and crowds can be absolutely killer during the middle of the summer. Add in the common 3 p.m. rain showers and you’ll be wishing you visited another time!
However, based on my personal experience, if you can brave the heat in exchange for a low crowd, then late August is great.
2. Christmastime
Christmas at Disney starts soon after Halloween, and any time in November and December can get busy.
The week of Christmas through the New Year are dreadfully crowded, usually at full capacity, and create a not-so-merry atmosphere.
Though the holiday decorations are very nice, most families will agree that the cons outweigh the pros of visiting during the holiday season.
If you do want to see Christmas at Disney, be sure to come just before or immediately after Thanksgiving Day!
Specific Dates to Keep in Mind When Visiting Disney World in 2024
Disney has multiple events happening throughout the year that can really throw off a vacation.
From cheerleading competitions to marathons, there are multiple times you won’t want to be caught in the middle of a visit.
Walt Disney World also is currently (and has been for quite some time!) constructing multiple new attractions which will be opening at various points in 2024.
Here’s a list of specific dates to consider while you plan your trip:
GOOD DAYS to Visit Hollywood Studios: Most Wednesdays January-April:
Disney Hollywood Studios After Hours events are a great way to get in the park to ride your favorite attractions with little to no waits.
Though the event comes at a cost of $155 per person, it lasts a good portion of the night and may be worth the money to get a lot done in a short amount of time!
Be sure to check which specific dates may work best for your trip!
BAD DATES to Visit Hollywood Studios in 2024:
- January 3rd – 9th – Marathon weekend brings runners and crowds to the parks!
- From January 13th – 15th– Martin Luther King Weekend
- February 17th – 25th – President’s Day Weekend and Princess Half Marathon Weekend
- March 29th – April 1st – Easter Weekend
- April 3rd – 6th – runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
- May 24th – 28th – Memorial Day Weekend
- July 4th – Fourth of July
- September 2nd – Labor Day
- October 31st – November 4th – Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
- November 27th – December 1st – Thanksgiving Weekend
- December 22nd to January 2nd – Christmas/New Years Celebration
Splash Mountain: The closure of Splash Mountain as it begins its transition into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be some time in 2024, with a reopening more than a year later.
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My Final Thoughts on Choosing the Best Days to Go to Hollywood Studios
To sum everything up, be intentional with your planning as you choose the best days to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the rest of the theme parks.
Visiting at a slower time will allow you to get a lot more done during your day, and reduce the stress of navigating thick crowds!
What’s the best time to visit Hollywood Studios to you? Let us know in the comments section below.
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
My name is Nikky. I’m a wife, a mother, a pharmacist turned theme park blogger, USA Today 10Best Contributor, and a writer who loves ALL things amusement park related!
Traveling alone to the parks has changed my life and I want to show how you can create your own solo theme park memories.
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(Original Article Date: December 5, 2022/Updated on January 8, 2024)