Hollywood Studios in September 2027: Crowds, Hours & Best Days
September is a low-crowd month at Hollywood Studios. Across 60 tracked days (2025 and 2026) the average posted standby wait was 36.5 minutes, ranking it 1 of 10 months we have measured (1 = quietest; the park's across-months average is 41.0 min). Wednesdays run quietest and Fridays busiest.
Data updated · Posted standby waits logged every few minutes, park-local days; crowd levels use the crowd calendar's thresholds
Hollywood Studios in September: Low crowds — 36.5 min average posted wait, 1 of 10 months (1 = quietest). Quietest weekday Wednesday (30.8 min), busiest Friday (43.9 min). Usual hours 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
Data updated · Source: RopeDrop wait-time logs, 60 tracked September days
September 2027 day by day
Typical crowd score, 1 (lightest) to 10 (heaviest): the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the seasonal calendar, the same method the crowd calendar uses beyond its live forecast window.
Lightest: Wed September 1 (5/10) · Heaviest: Fri September 3 (6/10). Within 14 days of a date the crowd calendar shows the live forecast instead.
What moves the crowds in September
| Period | Days in September | Effect in our model |
|---|---|---|
| MNSSHP Season | 30 | 10% busier than the weekday baseline |
| Labor Day (US) | 4 | 10% busier than the weekday baseline |
| September Lull | 26 | 10% busier than the weekday baseline |
Quietest and busiest days of the week in September
| Day | Avg wait | vs. September average | Tracked days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 34.0 min | -7% | 9 |
| Tuesday | 36.6 min | 0% | 10 |
| Wednesday · quietest | 30.8 min | -16% | 9 |
| Thursday | 32.9 min | -10% | 8 |
| Friday · busiest | 43.9 min | +20% | 8 |
| Saturday | 40.1 min | +10% | 8 |
| Sunday | 38.4 min | +5% | 8 |
Measured September days only (2025 and 2026). For the all-months picture see crowds by day of the week.
Hollywood Studios hours in September
From Disney's published calendar for September (2026). Day-by-day times for the next 30 days: Hollywood Studios hours.
Longest waits in September
| Ride | Avg | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Slinky Dog Dash | 59 min | 150 |
| Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | 48 min | 125 |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | 45 min | 125 |
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | 39 min | 90 |
| Toy Story Mania! | 37 min | 100 |
| The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ | 33 min | 115 |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | 24 min | 85 |
| Alien Swirling Saucers | 23 min | 75 |
Shortest waits in September
| Ride | Avg |
|---|---|
| Star Tours – The Adventures Continue | 6 min |
| Alien Swirling Saucers | 23 min |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | 24 min |
| The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ | 33 min |
| Toy Story Mania! | 37 min |
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | 39 min |
Average posted standby per ride over every tracked September day (2025 and 2026); rides need 7+ tracked days to appear. Closed attractions are excluded.
September weather at Hollywood Studios
NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Orlando International Airport (MCO), not a forecast. Rain and ride closures: which rides close in the rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good time to visit Hollywood Studios?
September is a low-crowd month at Hollywood Studios: the average posted standby wait was 36.5 minutes across 60 tracked days (2025 and 2026), 1 of 10 months we have tracked (1 = quietest). The park's across-months average is 41.0 minutes.
What is the quietest day of the week at Hollywood Studios in September?
In our September data Wednesdays averaged 30.8 minutes of posted wait, the lowest of the week, and Fridays the highest at 43.9 minutes (9 and 8 tracked days).
What are Hollywood Studios park hours in September?
Across the 30 September days on Disney's published calendar (2026), Hollywood Studios most often opened at 9:00 AM and closed at 9:00 PM, with closing times ranging from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Early entry ran on 30 of those days.
Which rides have the longest waits at Hollywood Studios in September?
In September the longest average posted waits at Hollywood Studios were Slinky Dog Dash, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (59, 48, 45 minutes on average). The shortest were Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Alien Swirling Saucers, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
What is the best day to visit Hollywood Studios in September 2027?
By our typical-crowd model (the park's recent weekday pattern adjusted for the season), the lightest day of September 2027 is Wed September 1 (score 5/10) and the heaviest Fri September 3 (6/10). The 14-day crowd calendar replaces these with a live forecast as the date approaches.
What is the weather like at Hollywood Studios in September?
September normals at Orlando International Airport (MCO) (1991–2020): average high 89.6°F (32°C), average low 72.4°F (22°C), 6.37 inches of rain over about 14.2 rainy days. Normals, not a forecast.