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Peak crowds

Hollywood Studios in July

July at Hollywood Studios means peak crowds packed into a park with little natural shade, especially across Sunset Boulevard and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge during the blazing midday hours.

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Crowd level
Peak
Avg high
92°F
Avg low
75°F
Rain days
18 days
Pros

Reasons to visit in July

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance still delivers big even on the busiest July days, since its Lightning Lane Single Pass keeps standby somewhat manageable.
  • Fourth of July celebrations and special fireworks shows add extra sparkle to Fantasmic! and other evening entertainment this month.
  • Toy Story Land's Alien Swirling Saucers and Slinky Dog Dash keep guests occupied without needing the biggest headliners.
  • Air-conditioned shows like Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After offer real relief from the afternoon heat.
  • Disney After Hours nights let you walk onto The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular with none of the daytime crush.
Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Peak crowds in July mean long standby lines across the park, including at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Toy Story Mania!
  • Sunset Boulevard and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge offer almost no shade, and afternoon highs near 92F make midday walks brutal.
  • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror lines stretch into exposed queue areas with little relief from the sun.
  • Frequent afternoon thunderstorms, common on roughly half the days this month, can pause outdoor shows like Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Fantasmic! without warning.
  • Hard-ticket evening events push regular park hours to an earlier close, cutting into the cooler evening window many guests rely on.
Special events

Events in July

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

Resort-wideFourth of July celebrationsSpecial fireworks shows

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Attractions

Attractions at Hollywood Studios

With Hollywood Studios running at peak crowd levels all July, knowing exactly which rides and shows are worth the wait, from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the air-conditioned Animation Courtyard shows, makes the difference between a miserable day and a smooth one.

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