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Hollywood Studios in January

January is Hollywood Studios at its calmest all year, with short waits for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and cool mornings that make Toy Story Land bearable before lunch.

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Crowd level
Low
Avg high
72°F
Avg low
52°F
Rain days
6 days
Pros

Reasons to visit in January

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance regularly runs well under an hour, a rarity for this headliner outside January's low crowds.
  • Toy Story Land's exposed midway is genuinely pleasant to stand in with highs near 72F instead of summer's heat.
  • Fantasmic! and Disney Movie Magic play to thinner crowds, so decent viewing spots don't require a 90-minute hold.
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Slinky Dog Dash both see shorter Lightning Lane Multi Pass return windows thanks to lighter overall attendance.
  • Marathon Weekend runners tend to cluster near EPCOT and Magic Kingdom events, leaving Hollywood Studios comparatively unaffected.
Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Cool 52F mornings mean waiting outside for rope drop at Toy Story Land or Galaxy's Edge can feel genuinely chilly.
  • Fantasmic! doesn't run every night in January, so check the schedule before planning your evening around it.
  • About six rainy days this month can shut down outdoor queues like Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's exterior line with little warning.
  • Marathon Weekend brings a surge of early risers to the resort, which can spill into slightly busier opening hours at the park's gates.
  • Sunset Boulevard offers little shade, so even mild January afternoons can feel sharp if you're standing still for Beauty and the Beast.
Special events

Events in January

No Hollywood Studios-specific events in January. Park hours and crowds follow the resort-wide calendar below. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.

Resort-wideMarathon Weekend (early Jan)

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Attractions

Attractions at Hollywood Studios

With crowds running low all month, January is a rare chance to work through Hollywood Studios' Star Wars, Toy Story Land, and Sunset Boulevard headliners without the usual grind.

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