| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for resort guests) |
| Weather | High 79°F, low 74°F, light rain, 100% chance of rain |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $35 |
| Rope-drop pick | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: about 38 min at opening vs. 59 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 47 min) |
It's Thursday, October 8, 2026, and you're heading to Hollywood Studios! Be prepared for a day of Light Rain with a 100% chance of precipitation, temperatures ranging from a low of 74 to a high of 79 degrees. The park is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM today, with Early Theme Park Entry for resort guests beginning at 8:30 AM.
Rope drop plan
If you're looking to start your day with a thrill, consider heading to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets on Sunset Boulevard right at park opening. Our data shows that this attraction typically has a wait of 38 minutes at opening, which can save you about 15 minutes compared to its typical peak wait of 59 minutes later in the day.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $35. While there are no individual Lightning Lane Single Passes available, the Multi Pass can help you save time on multiple attractions, especially during the busiest parts of the day.
Shows and timing
Hollywood Studios has a fantastic lineup of entertainment today. Don't miss Fantasmic! with showings at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. For daytime entertainment, catch Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM, or sing along at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, which has many showings including 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM. As evening approaches, you can also enjoy Disney Movie Magic at 8:40 PM.
Plan your day
- Dress for the weather: With a 100% chance of light rain and temperatures up to 79 degrees, waterproof gear and comfortable, quick-drying clothing will be essential.
- Take advantage of Early Entry: If you're a resort guest, utilize the 8:30 AM Early Theme Park Entry to get a head start on popular attractions before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM.
- Navigate peak times strategically: The park is typically busiest between 11 AM and 2 PM, when average headliner wait times can reach 47 minutes. The worst waits during this period are usually for Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
- Consider yesterday's trends: Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 44 minutes, Toy Story Mania! averaged 40 minutes, Slinky Dog Dash averaged 38 minutes, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets averaged 36 minutes, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway averaged 29 minutes.
For a personalized ride order that optimizes your time, check out our free day planner.
Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 6:31 AM ET on October 8. Disney can change them during the day.