SupaParkDaily archive · Saturday, October 17, 2026 · final
Walt Disney World on Saturday, October 17, 2026: crowds, Lightning Lane sellouts and downtime
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, EPCOT was the busiest Walt Disney World park (58-minute average headliner posted wait from 11 AM to 5 PM) and Animal Kingdom the lightest (37 minutes). SupaPark's forecast crowd levels were Magic Kingdom 6/10, EPCOT 9/10, Hollywood Studios 8/10, Animal Kingdom 7/10.
Data as of 3:04 AM ET, Oct 18. Source: SupaPark's own park data (final).
Key numbers
- EPCOT was Walt Disney World's busiest park on October 17, 2026, averaging a 58-minute posted wait across its headliner rides from 11 AM to 5 PM ET, according to SupaPark's ride-status tracking.
- 28 Walt Disney World attractions sold out of same-day Lightning Lane on October 17, 2026 (4 before 7 AM); the first was Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Before 7:00 AM), per SupaPark's Lightning Lane tracking.
- SupaPark recorded 16 unplanned ride outages of 15+ minutes at Walt Disney World on October 17, 2026, totaling 15h 16m; the longest was Slinky Dog Dash at 2h 15m.
- SupaPark detected 870 Walt Disney World dining reservation openings across 52 restaurants on October 17, 2026, the most at GEO-82 (66).
- SupaPark's forecast crowd levels for October 17, 2026: Magic Kingdom 6/10 (Moderate), EPCOT 9/10 (Packed), Hollywood Studios 8/10 (Busy), Animal Kingdom 7/10 (Busy).
How busy each park was
As of 3:04 AM ET, Oct 18.
| Park | Hours (ET) | Forecast crowd level | Headliner avg 11 AM–5 PM | Busiest hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | 6/10 (Moderate) | 47 min | 5 PM (52 min) |
| EPCOT | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | 9/10 (Packed) | 58 min | 4 PM (64 min) |
| Hollywood Studios | 8:30 AM–9:00 PM | 8/10 (Busy) | 55 min | 10 AM (61 min) |
| Animal Kingdom | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | 7/10 (Busy) | 37 min | 11 AM (47 min) |
Forecast crowd level = SupaPark's served 1–10 forecast for the day (the same level as the crowd calendar). Headliner average = mean posted wait of the park's busiest rides, 11 AM–5 PM ET, inside published park hours.
Lightning Lane sellouts
As of 3:00 AM ET, Oct 18.
28 of 53 tracked attractions sold out of same-day Lightning Lane, 4 of them before 7 AM.
| Attraction | Park | Sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | Before 7:00 AM |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | Magic Kingdom | 7:00 AM |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | Before 7:00 AM |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | Before 7:00 AM |
| The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror | Hollywood Studios | 7:00 AM |
| Toy Story Mania! | Hollywood Studios | 7:00 AM |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | Before 7:00 AM |
| Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | Animal Kingdom | 7:07 AM |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 8:42 AM |
| Frozen Ever After | EPCOT | 9:55 AM |
| Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | EPCOT | 9:59 AM |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | Magic Kingdom | 11:55 AM |
| Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Single Rider | Hollywood Studios | 12:29 PM |
| Peter Pan's Flight | Magic Kingdom | 1:38 PM |
| Jungle Cruise | Magic Kingdom | 1:59 PM |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Magic Kingdom | 2:45 PM |
| Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin | Magic Kingdom | 2:47 PM |
| Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! | Animal Kingdom | 4:00 PM |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Magic Kingdom | 4:01 PM |
| Feathered Friends in Flight! | Animal Kingdom | 4:15 PM |
| Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage | Hollywood Studios | 4:30 PM |
| Festival of the Lion King | Animal Kingdom | 4:30 PM |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | Animal Kingdom | 4:55 PM |
| Haunted Mansion | Magic Kingdom | 5:06 PM |
| Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 5:28 PM |
| The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure | Hollywood Studios | 5:32 PM |
| For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration | Hollywood Studios | 6:05 PM |
| Alien Swirling Saucers | Hollywood Studios | 6:33 PM |
"Sold out" = the first minute from 7 AM when Lightning Lane stayed unavailable for the next hour (SupaPark checks every few seconds; brief cancellation flickers don't count). Per-ride history: Lightning Lane sellout times.
Ride downtime
As of 3:04 AM ET, Oct 18.
16 outages across 11 rides, 15h 16m in total.
| Ride | Park | From (ET) | To (ET) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slinky Dog Dash | Hollywood Studios | 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2h 15m |
| Journey Into Imagination With Figment | EPCOT | 2:40 PM | 4:45 PM | 2h 5m |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 11:15 AM | 12:35 PM | 1h 20m |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | 1:45 PM | 2:55 PM | 1h 11m |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 2:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 1h 10m |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Magic Kingdom | 8:10 AM | 9:15 AM | 1h 5m |
| Test Track | EPCOT | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1h |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | Magic Kingdom | 1:20 PM | 2:15 PM | 55 min |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Hollywood Studios | 9:30 AM | 10:10 AM | 40 min |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Magic Kingdom | 9:20 AM | 10:00 AM | 40 min |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Magic Kingdom | 8:50 PM | 9:25 PM | 35 min |
| The Seas with Nemo & Friends | EPCOT | 3:20 PM | 3:55 PM | 35 min |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | Magic Kingdom | 8:25 PM | 9:00 PM | 35 min |
| Journey Into Imagination With Figment | EPCOT | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 31 min |
| Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin | Magic Kingdom | 3:00 PM | 3:20 PM | 20 min |
| Journey Into Imagination With Figment | EPCOT | 5:55 PM | 6:15 PM | 19 min |
| Ride | Park | Closed from (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Express Train | Animal Kingdom | 4:16 PM |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | Animal Kingdom | 6:03 PM |
| Kali River Rapids | Animal Kingdom | 6:03 PM |
Counted only for rides seen operating earlier the same day, inside the park's published hours (a party night's day-guest close ends the window), for runs of 15+ minutes that ended with the ride reopening. A ride that opens late is measured from when it first runs; a ride that stays closed until park close (often a scheduled early closing) is listed separately, never counted; whole-park pauses (weather, park closures) are excluded. Shows, meet-and-greets and rides closed all day for refurbishment are not counted.
Weather and storms
As of 8:25 PM ET, Oct 17.
| Park | Conditions | High / low | Rain chance | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | Overcast | 79°F / 64°F | 61% | high |
| EPCOT | Overcast | 79°F / 64°F | 63% | high |
| Hollywood Studios | Overcast | 79°F / 64°F | 63% | high |
| Animal Kingdom | Overcast | 78°F / 63°F | 64% | high |
No active weather alert. Thunderstorm odds peaked at 22%.
Dining reservation drops
As of 11:58 PM ET, Oct 17.
SupaPark saw 870 reservation openings across 52 restaurants, plus 118 walk-up availability changes.
| Restaurant | Openings |
|---|---|
| GEO-82 | 66 |
| Yak & Yeti | 66 |
| Space 220 Restaurant | 63 |
| Cinderella's Royal Table | 60 |
| Roundup Rodeo BBQ | 43 |
| The Beak and Barrel | 43 |
| Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant | 40 |
| Wailulu Bar & Grill | 37 |
An opening = a reservation slot (restaurant, date, time, party size) that became bookable when SupaPark checked; repeats of the same slot are counted once. Drop odds by restaurant.
This page is the frozen record of Saturday, October 17, 2026, finalized 3:04 AM ET, Oct 18. It does not change after that; cite it as "SupaPark, October 17, 2026".
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Frequently asked questions
Was Disney World busy on October 17, 2026?
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, EPCOT was the busiest Walt Disney World park (58-minute average headliner posted wait from 11 AM to 5 PM) and Animal Kingdom the lightest (37 minutes). SupaPark's forecast crowd levels were Magic Kingdom 6/10, EPCOT 9/10, Hollywood Studios 8/10, Animal Kingdom 7/10.
Which Disney World park was least crowded on October 17, 2026?
Animal Kingdom, with a 37-minute average headliner posted wait (11 AM–5 PM ET) on October 17, 2026, per SupaPark.
Which Lightning Lanes sold out on October 17, 2026?
28 attractions sold out on October 17, 2026: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Before 7:00 AM), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (7:00 AM), Slinky Dog Dash (Before 7:00 AM), Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Before 7:00 AM), The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror (7:00 AM), Toy Story Mania! (7:00 AM), TRON Lightcycle / Run (Before 7:00 AM), Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (7:07 AM), and more.
Were any Disney World rides down on October 17, 2026?
16 unplanned outages of 15+ minutes on October 17, 2026; the longest was Slinky Dog Dash (2h 15m).
What were Disney World park hours on October 17, 2026?
Magic Kingdom 8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET; EPCOT 9:00 AM–9:00 PM ET; Hollywood Studios 8:30 AM–9:00 PM ET; Animal Kingdom 8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET.
How SupaPark measures this
Everything on this page is SupaPark's own data, collected for this page's date: posted standby waits and ride status every few minutes, same-day Lightning Lane availability every few seconds, dining availability continuously, Disney's published park hours, and NWS weather. The crowd level is SupaPark's forecast (graded publicly at supapark.com/accuracy); everything else is measured. Posted waits are what the park displays — SupaPark does not time queues. Each section shows its own as-of time; nothing is filled in when a source is missing. At 3 AM ET each day is frozen into a permanent dated page.
Sources
- SupaPark ride-status and posted-wait tracking (
ride_status_snapshots,v_live_real_wait,v_which_park_today, 60-day hourly baselinev_ride_hour_baseline). - SupaPark Lightning Lane sellout record (
ll_sellout_daily), the same data behind the sellout-time pages. - SupaPark dining availability events (
live_events: reservation openings and walk-up changes). - Published park hours (
park_hours), hard-ticket party calendar (ext_party_days), SupaPark crowd forecast (v_park_day_forecast), NWS forecast and alerts. - Machine-readable copy: data.json.
Related
- Live drops: Lightning Lane and dining openings as they happen
- What to ride next — live board
- Disney World wait times by park
- Magic Kingdom crowds today, hour by hour
- EPCOT crowds today, hour by hour
- Hollywood Studios crowds today, hour by hour
- Animal Kingdom crowds today, hour by hour
- Crowd calendar — the next 14 days
- When each Lightning Lane sells out
- Every day in the Disney World daily archive
- Disney World today (live)