EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios: which is less crowded?
Side-by-side 2027 model scores (Walk-On → Peak) for two Disney World parks. Not official Disney attendance.
Month by month, 2027
Average daily model score per month (✓ marks the quieter park; unmarked months are effectively tied). Hollywood Studios is quieter in 6 months, EPCOT in none, 6 months tied.
| Month | EPCOT | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.26 | 2.19 ✓ |
| February | 2.39 | 2.39 |
| March | 2.58 | 2.52 ✓ |
| April | 2.33 | 2.30 |
| May | 2.16 | 2.16 |
| June | 2.47 | 2.47 |
| July | 3.03 | 3.03 |
| August | 2.52 | 2.39 ✓ |
| September | 2.27 | 2.03 ✓ |
| October | 2.58 | 2.32 ✓ |
| November | 2.53 | 2.43 ✓ |
| December | 3.06 | 3.06 |
Verdict
Hollywood Studios is slightly less crowded on our 2027 model — quieter in 6 of 12 months and never loses a month outright, with scores averaging 0.07 lower. The gap is widest in September and October, when EPCOT's fall festival season draws the bigger crowds.
Which should you pick?
If shorter lines are the priority, Hollywood Studios has the edge — especially September (2.03, its quietest month). EPCOT is calmest in May (2.16). Check both calendars for your exact dates, because individual days flip the script.
FAQ
Which is less crowded, EPCOT or Hollywood Studios?
Hollywood Studios, on our 2027 model — quieter in 6 of 12 months and never busier than EPCOT in any month, averaging 0.07 lower per month.
Why is EPCOT busier in the fall?
On our model, EPCOT's September–October festival season lifts its scores (2.27–2.58) while Hollywood Studios stays calmer (2.03–2.32) — the widest gap of the year.
Is this official attendance data?
No. Walk-On · Moderate · Heavy · Peak are IsItCrowded model estimates — not live gate counts or official park data.
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