Is Disney World busy in mid July?

Typically, the month of July is quite crowded—but over the past few years (aside from on or around the 4th of July), the crowd levels have calmed down a bit.



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Should I visit Walt Disney World In July? The bottom line is simple enough—if you can stand the heat, July is a great month to visit outside of the July 4 crowds. You'll have moderate crowds and few surprises as long as you keep your distance from that holiday.

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June is on the busier side. This is the time many families plan their summer vacation. So, you need to make sure you have a plan so that you aren't spending all your time in line. The weather in June at Disney World is hot.

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In a nutshell, weekends are now the slowest days of the week at Walt Disney World! Year to date, the average wait time across all of Walt Disney World is 44 minutes on Monday, which has been the busiest day of the week. By contrast, Saturday has seen an average wait time of 39 minutes and Sunday is 38 minutes.

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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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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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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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Disney World Weather In July Along with August, July is the hottest month at Disney World, with an average high of 92F (33C) and an average low of 73F (23C). July is also one of the wettest months, with an average of 17 rainy days (one less than June).

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June typically has the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and since the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is back to a late-July start, July mostly doesn't have a festival. Beyond that, the tradeoff is straightforward—July has slightly lighter crowds but slightly worse weather.

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Disney World Weather in July While the rain might not last long, July still sees some of the heaviest rain all year with an average of 7 inches for the month of July. The good news is that most summer rainstorms move in and out quickly within an hour so it usually won't impact your days at the parks too much.

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The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:
  • December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. ...
  • Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter). ...
  • Midsummer (June through early August).


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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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If you're planning to visit Walt Disney World on the 4th of July, expect to encounter heavy crowds! July is an extremely hot month—and just as high as the temperature might be, so are the July Disney World crowds.

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The rainy season extends from June through September, and sometimes through October when tropical storms are near. During June/July, scattered afternoon thunderstorms are an almost daily occurrence, and these bring a drop in temperature to make the climate bearable.

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July sees peak crowds due to summer vacations and Fourth of July celebrations. But, even though the parks can get busy, overall, July typically has moderate to heavy summer crowds, with Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays being a bit busier than the other days of the week.

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12 Tips For Helping your Child Avoid a Meltdown on your Walt Disney World Vacation
  1. Be Mindful of Your Child's Schedule and Preferences. ...
  2. Take Breaks. ...
  3. Bring a Stroller or a Carrier. ...
  4. Bring Plenty of Snacks and Drink Plenty of Water. ...
  5. Use FastPass+ to Your Advantage. ...
  6. Avoid Doing Too Many Sit Down Meals.


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Tips to Beat the Heat at Disney World
  1. Stay Hydrated. Staying hydrated is our most important tip for surviving the heat at Disney World. ...
  2. Take Frequent Breaks. ...
  3. Visit the Parks in the Mornings and Evenings. ...
  4. Eat Cool Snacks. ...
  5. Go on Water Rides, or Hang Out at Splash Pads.


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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. Thanksgiving (U.S.A.) week brings in crowds comparable to Christmas week.

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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The evidence currently suggests slightly lower-than-normal crowds at Disney this summer compared to the last few years and a return to a more pre-pandemic level of busy.

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Paid FastPass is officially at Walt Disney World! Genie+ and Lightning Lanes have debuted, meaning from now on you'll be paying to skip the lines at Walt Disney World. This post covers free vs. paid Fastpass at every Disney park in the world, including how much the paid Fastpass option costs.

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