Is January a good time to visit Hollywood Studios?

January has low crowd levels at Hollywood Studios with average highs of 72°F. Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5. Some rides closed for refurbishment.

How crowded is Hollywood Studios in January?

Crowd levels at Hollywood Studios in January are typically low. This is one of the best times to visit for shorter wait times.

What is the weather like at Hollywood Studios in January?

January in Orlando averages 72°F highs and 52°F lows with about 6 rainy days. Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.

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LOW CROWDS

Hollywood Studios in January

Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.

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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

✓Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5
✓Pleasant temperatures
✓Value season pricing on resorts
✓EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Cons

Things to watch out for

✕Some rides closed for refurbishment
✕Shorter park hours
✕Water parks may be chilly
✕Marathon weekend (Jan 4–8) is crowded

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in January

★Marathon Weekend (early Jan)

★EPCOT Festival of the Arts (mid-Jan start)

Must-Do Rides

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Alien Swirling Saucers

Toy Story Land

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

Animation Courtyard

Rides at Hollywood Studios

Attractions

With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

40"+

Alien Swirling Saucers

Toy Story Land

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

Animation Courtyard

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

38"+

Slinky Dog Dash

Toy Story Land

38"+

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Echo Lake

Toy Story Mania!

Toy Story Land

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!

Animation Courtyard

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Sunset Boulevard

48"+

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Sunset Boulevard

Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage

Sunset Boulevard

Fantasmic!

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

Echo Lake

Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular!

Echo Lake

Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents

Animation Courtyard

Meet Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams

Echo Lake

Meet Edna Mode at the Edna Mode Experience

Animation Courtyard

Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight

Echo Lake

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure

Animation Courtyard

Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie

Echo Lake

Walt Disney Presents

Animation Courtyard

Wonderful World of Animation

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