Least & Most Crowded Days to Visit at Walt Disney World
Every day of the week ranked by real historical wait times — not guesswork. Lower average wait = fewer crowds.
Quietest day at Walt Disney World: Tuesday (avg posted wait 22 min vs 26 min on Saturdays, last 90 days).
Weekends are busier: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 25 min vs 24 min Monday–Friday (6% longer).
Worst day: Saturday (26 min avg posted wait, 4 min more than Tuesdays).
See also: crowd by month at Walt Disney World →
How this is measured: average posted standby wait across every tracked Walt Disney World attraction, aggregated by day of the week from 7,910,455 daily wait-time readings collected Feb 2026–Oct 2026. The all-time average is 26 min. How we collect wait data →
| Day | Avg wait | Crowd level | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 26 min | 7 | +1% |
| Tuesday | 25 min | 5 | -1% |
| Wednesday | 25 min | 3 | -3% |
| Thursday | 26 min | 6 | 0% |
| Friday · busiest | 27 min | 10 | +5% |
| Saturday | 26 min | 8 | +3% |
| Sunday · quietest | 24 min | 1 | -5% |
Quietest & busiest day by park
| Park | Least crowded | Most crowded |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | Sunday (20 min) | Friday (23 min) |
| EPCOT | Wednesday (27 min) | Monday (30 min) |
| Hollywood Studios | Sunday (32 min) | Friday (35 min) |
| Animal Kingdom | Wednesday (22 min) | Saturday (29 min) |
Weekday vs weekend at Walt Disney World (last 90 days)
The table above covers all our history. Recent weeks are what matter for a trip soon: here is each day over the last 90 days, with Monday–Friday and Saturday–Sunday averages.
| Day | Avg posted wait | Park-days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 25 min | 13 |
| Tuesday | 22 min | 12 |
| Wednesday | 24 min | 13 |
| Thursday | 23 min | 13 |
| Friday | 24 min | 13 |
| Saturday weekend | 26 min | 13 |
| Sunday weekend | 23 min | 13 |
| Monday–Friday average | 24 min | |
| Saturday–Sunday average | 25 min |
Crowds by day at Walt Disney World: FAQ
Is Walt Disney World busier on weekends or weekdays?
Weekends are busier: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 25 min vs 24 min Monday–Friday (6% longer). Figures are the average posted standby wait across all tracked attractions over the last 90 days (90 park-days, through Oct 19, 2026).
What is the least crowded day of the week at Walt Disney World?
Tuesday. Over the last 90 days, Tuesdays averaged a 22-minute posted wait at Walt Disney World, the lowest of any day. Saturdays were the busiest at 26 minutes.
What is the worst day to visit Walt Disney World?
Saturday. Over the last 90 days, Saturdays averaged a 26-minute posted wait at Walt Disney World, the longest of any day and 4 minutes more than Tuesdays (22 min).
What is the best weekday to visit Walt Disney World?
Tuesday was the quietest Monday–Friday day at Walt Disney World over the last 90 days (avg 22 min posted wait); Monday was the busiest weekday (25 min).
Is Saturday or Sunday better at Walt Disney World?
Sunday was quieter over the last 90 days: 23 min average posted wait vs 26 min on Saturday.