Hollywood Studios in January
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
low
Crowds
72°F
Avg high
52°F
Avg low
6
Rain days
What to expect at Hollywood Studios in January
Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.
Pros
- +Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5
- +Pleasant temperatures
- +Value season pricing on resorts
- +EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Cons
- –Some rides closed for refurbishment
- –Shorter park hours
- –Water parks may be chilly
- –Marathon weekend (Jan 4–8) is crowded
Events in January
- ★Marathon Weekend (early Jan)
- ★EPCOT Festival of the Arts (mid-Jan start)
Rides at Hollywood Studios
With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.
Alien Swirling Saucers
Toy Story Land
Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
Sunset Boulevard
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
Commissary Lane
Meet Edna Mode at the Edna Mode Experience
Pixar Plaza
Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Echo Lake
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Hollywood Boulevard
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Single Rider
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Slinky Dog Dash
Toy Story Land
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Echo Lake
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Rider
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure – New!
Animation Courtyard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Sunset Boulevard
Toy Story Mania!
Pixar Plaza
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie
Echo Lake
Walt Disney Presents
Animation Courtyard
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