Walt Disney World Weather Impact on Wait Times
How posted waits change in each kind of weather, per park. Each ride-hour is compared with the same ride at the same hour on the same weekday within three weeks, so time of day and season don't masquerade as weather.
Data updated October 19, 2026 · refreshed weekly; weather readings since August 2026
Magic Kingdom
| Condition | Change vs comparable days | Days | Ride-hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy | no clear effect (+0.0%) | 77 | 19,736 |
| Heavy Rain | -3.7% (-0.7 min) | 28 | 2,587 |
| Light Rain | no clear effect (-1.8%) | 20 | 1,774 |
UV index today (2026-10-19, park-local)
peak 4.2
Low (0–2)
Moderate (3–5)
High (6–7)
Very High (8–10)
Extreme (11+)
EPCOT
| Condition | Change vs comparable days | Days | Ride-hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy | no clear effect (+0.3%) | 75 | 8,851 |
| Heavy Rain | no clear effect (-0.7%) | 23 | 1,086 |
| Light Rain | no clear effect (-1.2%) | 14 | 639 |
UV index today (2026-10-19, park-local)
peak 4.2
Low (0–2)
Moderate (3–5)
High (6–7)
Very High (8–10)
Extreme (11+)
Hollywood Studios
| Condition | Change vs comparable days | Days | Ride-hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy | no clear effect (-0.1%) | 77 | 6,162 |
| Heavy Rain | -4.2% (-1.4 min) | 22 | 645 |
| Light Rain | +4.1% (+1.3 min) | 20 | 472 |
UV index today (2026-10-19, park-local)
peak 4.2
Low (0–2)
Moderate (3–5)
High (6–7)
Very High (8–10)
Extreme (11+)
Animal Kingdom
| Condition | Change vs comparable days | Days | Ride-hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy | no clear effect (-0.1%) | 75 | 5,187 |
| Heavy Rain | no clear effect (-4.6%) | 20 | 360 |
| Light Rain | -10.5% (-2.1 min) | 10 | 213 |
UV index today (2026-10-19, park-local)
peak 4.2
Low (0–2)
Moderate (3–5)
High (6–7)
Very High (8–10)
Extreme (11+)