Is Disney crowded in August?

Since August is typically a busier time of the year (at least for the first couple of weeks), the parks often open earlier and stay open later than they do during less busy times of the year. Read More: Guide to Magic Kingdom Park Hours.



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If you can stand the heat, August is a great month to visit Walt Disney World. As you get deeper into the month, you'll see lower crowds and a slightly increased hurricane risk, but end of August tends to be a good time to visit.

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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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August is a fairly busy time as with any Summer month at Disney World. Crowd levels start out at Heavy Crowds (4/5) and gradually decrease to Average Crowds (3/5) by the end of the month.

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What is the Weather like in Orlando in August? With highs hitting over 90 degrees and humidity at over 90% most of the month, August is a sizzler. Average high is 91°F/33°C. It's a good idea to plan for breaks in the afternoons when the heat and humidity are highest.

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And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park. This is mostly due to the fact that many families will start a seven day Disney World vacation on a Sunday or Monday with the Magic Kingdom park being the first park they visit.

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What is the Orlando Crowd Calendar? The Park Prodigy's Orlando park crowd calendar is the best tool to see how busy each theme park will be during a specific month, week, and day. It's the perfect resource for families to rely on as they begin to plan their 2023 and 2024 vacation at the Orlando theme parks.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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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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So when should you visit for the lowest crowds, generally? Go on a Wednesday! Fewer guests head to EPCOT mid-week and you can hopefully then walk up to the festival booths without having to wait in long lines. As a bonus tip — make sure to visit the festival booths early in the day.

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Mid-August through Mid-September makes high season for hurricanes and heat, and thus low season for crowds and prices at Walt Disney World. Generally these prices are going to be competitive with the prior and future January lows, making this period one of the cheapest times to visit Disney World.

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December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. Crowds get increasingly bad starting about December 20 and running through the New Year. (If you absolutely must go at this time, check out our Christmas week survival guide.)

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