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Moderate crowds

Hollywood Studios in August

With school back in session, Hollywood Studios sees thinner crowds in August even as Florida sun bakes the shadeless Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land walkways all afternoon.

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Crowd level
Moderate
Avg high
92°F
Avg low
75°F
Rain days
17 days
Pros

Reasons to visit in August

  • Moderate crowds mean shorter standby waits at Toy Story Mania! and Alien Swirling Saucers than you'll find during peak season.
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the park's headliner, has a more forgiving average sellout time for its Lightning Lane Single Pass this month.
  • Fantasmic! and Disney Movie Magic run most nights, giving you an evening show option after the day's heat breaks.
  • Character meet lines at Pixar Plaza, including Meet Joy and Meet Edna Mode, tend to move faster with lighter foot traffic.
  • Air-conditioned Animation Courtyard shows like Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! offer a real midday break from the heat.
Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land have almost no natural shade, and August afternoons routinely push into the low 90s.
  • Frequent afternoon thunderstorms in August can shut down outdoor shows like Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage with little warning.
  • Disney After Hours nights mean the park closes early to regular guests, cutting your usable evening hours short.
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance still sells out on the large majority of days despite the lighter crowds overall.
  • High humidity makes waiting in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets standby queue miserable even on lighter days.
Special events

Events in August

No Hollywood Studios-specific events in August. No resort-wide dates to plan around either. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.

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Attractions

Attractions at Hollywood Studios

With crowds running moderate this month, August is a solid window to pair a real shot at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance with steadier waits across Toy Story Land and Galaxy's Edge.

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