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.
Pro tip
Arrive by 8:30am and head straight to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, since even in a low-crowd month this Lightning Lane Single Pass headliner is the one ride that can build a real line by mid-morning. Once that's done, walk over to Toy Story Land while the air is still cool and knock out Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers before 11am. Save Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for after 4pm when the crowd thins further, and check the daily schedule for Fantasmic! since it's your best bet for a relaxed evening show in January's mild night air.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hollywood Studios in January
No ticketed events at Hollywood Studios in January.
That is usually good news — regular park hours, no early closures for a hard-ticket party. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.
Resort-wide dates
Must-Do Rides
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Rides at Hollywood Studios
AttractionsWith 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.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Toy Story Land
Hollywood Boulevard
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Toy Story Land
Echo Lake
Toy Story Land
Animation Courtyard
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Animation Courtyard
Sunset Boulevard
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Echo Lake
Toy Story Land
Echo Lake
Animation Courtyard
Commissary Lane
Echo Lake
Pixar Plaza
Pixar Plaza
Echo Lake
Pixar Plaza
Toy Story Land
Animation Courtyard
Animation Courtyard
Animation Courtyard
Echo Lake
Animation Courtyard
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