Halloween has always been an extremely popular time to visit Walt Disney World, with specially ticketed events at Magic Kingdom a highlight for many guests.
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The underlying rationale for this is that many day guests avoid Magic Kingdom on party dates because the park hours are shorter and Happily Ever After fireworks are not shown to regular guests. This results in significantly lighter crowds on days of the holiday parties when Magic Kingdom closes at 6 pm.
In addition to all of those, keep in mind that the weekends are almost always busier than the weekdays, with mid-week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) being less crowded than Mondays and Fridays.
October is arguably the best month to visit Walt Disney World. Crowds are mostly stable, with only one major holiday bringing a slight bump. The weather, while still not perfect, is markedly better than the summer months.
At Disney World, Magic Kingdom is undisputed as the best Disney Park for Halloween. The park has by far the most Halloween decor, events, themed food, and Halloween merchandise for Fall. Plus, it's home to Haunted Mansion, which serves up a dose of the Halloween spooky spirit (sorry) all year long.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket PricesThis party isn't cheap. Last year we saw a huge jump compared to 2019, but thankfully the prices aren't much higher for 2023. Ticket prices for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party range from $109-$199 (plus tax) for adults and $99-$189 (plus tax) for children.
How crowded is Disney World on Thanksgiving? Though Thanksgiving week is definitely considered a busy time at Disney World, it's not nearly as crowded as other times of year – like Christmas.
Disney World Weather In OctoberOctober marks a shift in weather, with coolers times finally upon us. The average high is “only” 85F (29C), and the average low is 65F (18C) (low enough for long sleeves!).
And as a general rule of thumb, the best time to go to Disney World, Florida is from January to early February, as well as the late February to early March range. Then later on in the year, most days in August, and September, as well as most weekdays in October are generally the cheapest times to visit.
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.