How busy is Disney in September?

Below average crowds, below average prices, above average heat. September is a hot, wet month taking place mostly after kids in the US are back in school. This makes it typically the slowest month of the year at the parks. TRON will be open.



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Below average crowds, below average prices, above average heat. September is a hot, wet month taking place mostly after kids in the US are back in school. This makes it typically the slowest month of the year at the parks.

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In the winter, any date outside of the busy weeks of Christmas and New Year's can be fairly quiet. A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.

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September is one of the Frog Family's favorite times of the year to visit thanks to thinner crowds. In most years, the two biggest and best events at the Walt Disney World Resort (at least in our opinion) — Halloween and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival — are in full swing during September.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The middle of January to the middle of February.
  • The last few days in February and the first week of March.
  • The last week of April.
  • Weekdays in the first half of May.
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).


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The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.

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Disney World Weather in September Disney World in September can actually be just as hot as days in the summer which can take many guests by surprise. The average high this time of year is 89 degrees and the average low at 74.

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The cheapest times to go to Disney World are before Presidents' Day and during the low period of late August / early September when temperatures are high and kids are heading back to school, but you'll always want to look closely at your specific plans because prices can do weird things throughout the year.

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Can you swim in September? The pools are a popular place to be in September as people search for ways to cool off after a busy day in the parks. Besides resort pools, Disney's 2 water parks are popular spots for beating the heat.

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Though September can see peak crowds during Labor Day, there are still large pockets of time when guests will find the crowd levels to be much more reasonable. Keep in mind, however, that even if the overall crowds may be lower, it may not always feel like it.

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What to Wear at Disney World in September. They days are hot and humid at Disney World in September, but early in the morning and late at night it can get a little cool. I recommend wearing a cute Disney shirt with comfortable biker shorts or capri leggings.

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Highest Crowd Level When Visiting Walt Disney World The week before Christmas through the first two weekends of January, with the weeks including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve bringing in the historically highest crowd level each year.

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Despite being the “last hurrah” of summer, Labor Day is always an oddity for attendance & wait times at Walt Disney World. This post offers predictions for the September 2023 holiday, why we're forecasting low crowds all long weekend, and daily park recommendations if you're planning a visit.

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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That will all change soon, as this should be the last month of falling crowds for a while. For now, the September 2023 average for wait times is 29 minutes, which is a 1/10 crowd level. Next is the weekly numbers for Walt Disney World as a whole.

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As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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How many days do you need for each Disney park?
  • Magic Kingdom: Two Days.
  • EPCOT: Two Days (Festival included)
  • Hollywood Studios: One Day.
  • Animal Kingdom: One Day.


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Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.

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