Is October a good time to visit Hollywood Studios?

October has moderate crowd levels at Hollywood Studios with average highs of 85°F. Halloween atmosphere everywhere. Halloween party nights mean MK closes early.

How crowded is Hollywood Studios in October?

Crowd levels at Hollywood Studios in October are typically moderate. Waits are manageable with good planning.

What is the weather like at Hollywood Studios in October?

October in Orlando averages 85°F highs and 68°F lows with about 9 rainy days. Cooling down nicely. Less rain than summer.

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MODERATE CROWDS

Hollywood Studios in October

Cooling down nicely. Less rain than summer.

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Crowd Level

moderate

Avg High

85°F

Avg Low

68°F

Rain Days

9 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in October

✓Halloween atmosphere everywhere
✓Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT
✓Weather improving significantly
✓Great for families with kids

Cons

Things to watch out for

✕Halloween party nights mean MK closes early
✕Columbus Day week can be busy
✕Party tickets sell out quickly

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in October

★EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

★Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (peak)

★Halloween decorations throughout

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

Moderate crowds mean strategic rope drop planning goes a long way.

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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