Do Disney World lines get shorter in the evening?
The short answer, the numbers behind it, and the dates they cover.
The short answer
At some parks. EPCOT eases the most. Magic Kingdom: 33 min at its peak, 28 min 10 hours after opening. EPCOT: 30 min at its peak, 15 min 8 hours after opening. Hollywood Studios: 56 min at its peak, 45 min 9 hours after opening. Animal Kingdom: 53 min at its peak, 41 min 7 hours after opening. Typical posted wait across each park’s rides, Mar 13, 2023 to Nov 11, 2026.
The numbers
Park by park
| Park | At its peak | Lowest later | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 33 min | 28 min | 10 hours after opening |
| EPCOT | 30 min | 15 min | 8 hours after opening |
| Hollywood Studios | 56 min | 45 min | 9 hours after opening |
| Animal Kingdom | 53 min | 41 min | 7 hours after opening |
Lowest later is the lowest hour after the peak that most days reach; hours only long days reach are left out. Median posted wait across the park’s rides, Mar 13, 2023 to Nov 11, 2026.
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