Disney World Crowd Calendar: October 2026
The least crowded days at Disney World in the rest of October 2026 are forecast to be Tue, Oct 27, Wed, Oct 28 and Thu, Oct 29 (5 out of 10).
The busiest are forecast to be Mon, Oct 26, Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31 (6 out of 10).
Across the 31 days with a crowd level, the average is 5.3 out of 10 (0 low, 26 moderate, 5 high), where 5 is a typical day for each park.
Thursdays average 4.6 and Saturdays 6.0 in October.
October 2026 day by day
| Date | Resort | Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom | Hours (earliest–latest) | Multi Pass from | Events & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $15 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $15 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $16 | |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 5 Moderate actual | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $19 | Extended Evening · EPCOT |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $19 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 Moderate actual | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $17 | Extended Evening · Hollywood Studios |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $19 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 High actual | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $25 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 High actual | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $29 | |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7 High actual | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $29 | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 8 High actual | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $29 | Extended Evening · EPCOT |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $25 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 7 High actual | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $22 | Extended Evening · Hollywood Studios |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 6 Moderate actual | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic KingdomSpecial Ticketed Event · EPCOT |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 6 Moderate actual | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $29 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 6 Moderate actual | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $29 | |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 5 Moderate actual | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 4 Moderate actual | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $19 | Extended Evening · EPCOT |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 4 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $17 | Special Ticketed Event · Hollywood StudiosExtended Evening · Animal Kingdom |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $17 | |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $19 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 5 Moderate actual | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic Kingdom |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | $25 | |
| Sun, Oct 25 Today | 6 Moderate | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic KingdomSpecial Ticketed Event · EPCOTHalloween party season |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $19 | Extended Evening · Animal KingdomHalloween party season |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 5 Moderate | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $17 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic KingdomHalloween party season |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 5 Moderate | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $17 | Extended Evening · Hollywood StudiosHalloween party season |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 5 Moderate | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $19 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic KingdomHalloween party season |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 6 Moderate | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | $22 | Halloween party season |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 6 Moderate | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM | $22 | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party · Magic KingdomHalloweenHalloween party season |
Crowd levels run 1–10, where 5 is a typical day for that park (scored against its own 90-day average wait). Past days show the level from logged waits ("actual"); later days are the forecast. Park hours are as published through October 31. Multi Pass prices are the lowest park price captured for that date. Click a date for the park-by-park view.
Quietest days of the week and parks in October
| Day / park | Average level |
|---|---|
| Thursdays (5) | 4.6 |
| Tuesdays (4) | 4.8 |
| Wednesdays (4) | 5.0 |
| Sundays (4) | 5.5 |
| Fridays (5) | 5.6 |
| Mondays (4) | 5.8 |
| Saturdays (5) | 6.0 |
| Magic Kingdom | 5.1 |
| Hollywood Studios | 5.2 |
| Animal Kingdom | 5.2 |
| EPCOT | 5.3 |
Closed for refurbishment in October 2026
- Slush Gusher (Blizzard Beach): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom): Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Thu, Oct 29.
- Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A. (Magic Kingdom): Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Thu, Oct 29.
- Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom): Closed through at least Jan 3, 2027. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Bay Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Castaway Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Crush 'n' Gusher (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Gangplank Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Humunga Kowabunga (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Keelhaul Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Ketchakiddee Creek (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Miss Adventure Falls (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Storm Slides (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool (Typhoon Lagoon): Closed through at least Dec 31, 2026. Closed on our dates Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Oct 31.
From the resort's own schedule. All Disney World closures →
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Questions
- What are the least crowded days at Disney World in October 2026?
- The least crowded days at Disney World in the rest of October 2026 are forecast to be Tue, Oct 27, Wed, Oct 28 and Thu, Oct 29 (5 out of 10).
- What are the busiest days at Disney World in October 2026?
- The busiest are forecast to be Mon, Oct 26, Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31 (6 out of 10).
- Is October 2026 a busy time at Disney World?
- Disney World averages 5.3 out of 10 in October 2026, about as busy as a typical day (5): 0 low, 26 moderate and 5 high days. Holidays and seasons this month: Halloween and Halloween party season.
- Are there special ticketed events at Disney World in October 2026?
- Published park hours show 19 special ticketed event nights (Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Special Ticketed Event) through Sat, Oct 31. Parks with one close early to day guests.
- What are Disney World park hours in October 2026?
- Published hours run through Sat, Oct 31; each day's earliest opening and latest closing are in the table, and every date's page lists each park.