Does heat change Disney World wait times?
The short answer, the numbers behind it, and the dates they cover.
The short answer
Not much. On days of 90°F or more, typical posted waits ran within 4 min either way than on similar cooler days at the same park. Posted waits and NOAA weather, matched date pairs, Mar 13, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026.
Updated Nov 12, 2026Data through Nov 11, 2026How we calculate
The numbers
Park by park
| Park | Below 90°F | 90°F or more | Change | Matched pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Kingdom | 35 min | 39 min | 3 min | 135 pairs of comparable dates |
| EPCOT | 17 min | 17 min | 0 min | 136 pairs of comparable dates |
| Hollywood Studios | 51 min | 46 min | -4 min | 136 pairs of comparable dates |
| Magic Kingdom | 23 min | 23 min | -1 min | 136 pairs of comparable dates |
Each hot date is paired with a similar date at the same park. Hot means a high of 90°F or more. Weather records arrive up to three days late, so this window ends Nov 9, 2026. Differences under 2 minutes are within the data’s precision. Window: Mar 13, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026.
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