EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios: Which Has Shorter Lines?
Over the last 90 days of logged waits (Jul 30–Oct 27, 2026), EPCOT had the lower average posted standby wait — EPCOT: 27 min, Hollywood Studios: 33 min. That is 6 min (18%) less.
EPCOT's quietest day of the week was Wednesday (24 min) and its busiest Friday (29 min); at Hollywood Studios, Wednesday (29 min) and Friday (38 min).
Between 10 AM and 6 PM over the last 30 days, lines were shortest at EPCOT in the 10–11 AM hour (27 min) and at Hollywood Studios in the 4–5 PM hour (35 min).
Side by side
| EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | |
|---|---|---|
| Average posted standby wait (last 90 days) | 27 min | 33 min |
| Weekday / weekend average | 26 / 28 min | 32 / 35 min |
| Quietest day of the week | Wednesday (24 min) | Wednesday (29 min) |
| Busiest day of the week | Friday (29 min) | Friday (38 min) |
| Days with logged waits | 90 | 90 |
| Rides with posted waits (last 30 days) | 11 | 9 |
| First hour after opening (last 30 days) | 24 min | 27 min |
| Busiest hour (last 30 days) | 11 AM–12 PM (31 min) | 12–1 PM (42 min) |
| Quietest hour, 10 AM–6 PM (last 30 days) | 10–11 AM (27 min) | 4–5 PM (35 min) |
| Shortest-wait hour overall (last 30 days) | 10–11 PM (21 min) | 10–11 PM (15 min) |
| Typical hours (published schedule) | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (31 of 31 days; 12.0 h average) | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (25 of 31 days; 11.7 h average) |
Averages are posted standby waits across every attraction with a logged wait, one figure per park day, from RopeDrop's wait-time logs (Jul 30–Oct 27, 2026). Hours are as published for Oct 28–Nov 27.
By day of the week
| Day | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 27 min | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 26 min | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 24 min | 29 min |
| Thursday | 26 min | 31 min |
| Friday | 29 min | 38 min |
| Saturday | 29 min | 36 min |
| Sunday | 26 min | 34 min |
Average posted standby wait for each weekday over the last 90 days. The lower figure on each row is highlighted. EPCOT best days · Hollywood Studios best days
By time of day
| Hour (park time) | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 23 min | 19 min |
| 9 AM | 23 min | 28 min |
| 10 AM | 27 min | 37 min |
| 11 AM | 31 min | 41 min |
| 12 PM | 30 min | 42 min |
| 1 PM | 29 min | 40 min |
| 2 PM | 28 min | 40 min |
| 3 PM | 29 min | 37 min |
| 4 PM | 29 min | 35 min |
| 5 PM | 28 min | 35 min |
| 6 PM | 28 min | 35 min |
| 7 PM | 27 min | 31 min |
| 8 PM | 25 min | 26 min |
| 9 PM | 25 min | 19 min |
| 10 PM | 21 min | 15 min |
Average posted standby wait by park-local hour over the last 30 complete park days. EPCOT hours · Hollywood Studios hours
Headliner waits
The longest average waits over the last 30 days were Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: 77 min at EPCOT and Slinky Dog Dash: 62 min at Hollywood Studios.
EPCOT
| Ride | Average |
|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | 77 min |
| Test Track | 66 min |
| Frozen Ever After | 54 min |
| Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | 49 min |
| Soarin' Across America | 30 min |
Hollywood Studios
| Ride | Average |
|---|---|
| Slinky Dog Dash | 62 min |
| Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | 49 min |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | 48 min |
| Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway | 41 min |
| Toy Story Mania! | 39 min |
The 5 longest average posted standby waits per park over the last 30 days (rides open in that window). Shortest-wait rides
Questions
- Which has shorter lines, EPCOT or Hollywood Studios?
- Over the last 90 days of logged waits (Jul 30–Oct 27, 2026), EPCOT had the lower average posted standby wait — EPCOT: 27 min, Hollywood Studios: 33 min. That is 6 min (18%) less.
- What is the best day of the week to visit EPCOT or Hollywood Studios?
- EPCOT's quietest day of the week was Wednesday (24 min) and its busiest Friday (29 min); at Hollywood Studios, Wednesday (29 min) and Friday (38 min).
- What time are lines shortest at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios?
- Between 10 AM and 6 PM over the last 30 days, lines were shortest at EPCOT in the 10–11 AM hour (27 min) and at Hollywood Studios in the 4–5 PM hour (35 min).
- Which rides have the longest waits at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios?
- The longest average waits over the last 30 days were Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: 77 min at EPCOT and Slinky Dog Dash: 62 min at Hollywood Studios.
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