Disney World Crowd Calendar: August 2027
August 2027 is one of the calmer summer months at Walt Disney World, with most parks sitting in the low to moderate range even while summer break is still active through mid month. Magic Kingdom hovers in the mid 30s to high 40s all month, and its quietest days tend to fall on the softer midweek stretches like August 8 at 33 and August 22 at 32, so build your busier park days around those lulls. EPCOT is the real pattern shift: it stays low most of the month, dropping to 26 on August 18 and August 25, but once the Food and Wine Festival opens on August 26 the numbers climb into the high 40s and low 50s, peaking at 53 on August 30. A non-obvious tip: visit EPCOT before August 26 to enjoy the lowest crowds, then save Animal Kingdom for a Wednesday like August 18 or August 25, both at 33, which are among the easiest days anywhere that month.
Disney World crowds in August 2027 are expected to be low overall, with an average MagicPlanner Capacity Index (MCI) of 39/100 across the four parks. EPCOT is projected to be the quietest park (average MCI 37), while Animal Kingdom runs the busiest (average MCI 41). Crowds are elevated around Summer Vacation. Plan around those windows if you can. Happening this month: Halloween Party Season (select nights) (estimated) (Fri, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 31); EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (estimated) (Thu, Aug 26 – Tue, Aug 31). Predictions update daily from live wait-time data. See the interactive calendar for day-by-day detail.
✅ Best days to visit
- Wed, Aug 1834
- Wed, Aug 2534
- Wed, Aug 435
- Wed, Aug 1135
- Thu, Aug 1936
🚫 Busiest days to avoid
- Mon, Aug 3047
- Sat, Aug 2845
- Mon, Aug 945
- Mon, Aug 245
- Mon, Aug 2344
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Park-by-park crowds in August 2027
| Park | Avg crowds | Quietest day | Busiest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌐 EPCOT | 37 | Wed, Aug 18 26 | Mon, Aug 30 53 |
| 🎬 Hollywood Studios | 39 | Wed, Aug 18 34 | Mon, Aug 9 45 |
| 🏰 Magic Kingdom | 40 | Sun, Aug 22 32 | Mon, Aug 9 48 |
| 🦁 Animal Kingdom | 41 | Wed, Aug 18 33 | Sat, Aug 14 47 |
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Day-by-day crowd levels
Average of all four parks. 0 = empty park, 100 = packed. Green days are your friends.
Want per-park detail and live wait times? Open the interactive crowd calendar or check today's live waits.
How August compares to past years
Across 2014-2025, August has historically ranked #2 of 12 months for crowds, one of the quieter times of year to visit. Typical top-ride waits in August: