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Is Disney World crowded the first week of September?

Here are the dates we are predicting will be the busiest in September: September 1-4 – peak Labor Day crowds. September 29-30 – moderate crowds return as we start ramping up to the busy fall break season.



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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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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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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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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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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.

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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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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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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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The best time to visit Orlando is from mid-September to early November. During this admittedly quite brief time, the temperatures are down from their summer highs of 90°F (32°C) into a more comfortable range of around 75°F (23.9°C).

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Below average crowds, average prices, good weather. With kids in school most of the month, crowds during October (the holiday weekend excepted) tend to be pretty low. Combined with the good weather (post-summer) and average prices, this is one of the best times to visit if you can fit it into your schedule.

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As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

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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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Labor Day typically marks the end of summer in the United States and the start of the school year. Because of its timing in relation to the school year, Labor Day isn't a huge draw for crowds. It's more or less comparable to August, but busier than the rest of September.

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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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Unsurprisingly, weekends are typically more crowded than weekdays, the release from MagicGuides said, and when it comes to weekdays, Mondays and Fridays tend to be slightly more crowded than Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Persistent rumors about Disney lowering its drinking age may contribute to teenage ...

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Magic Kingdom Fireworks are at 9pm on most nights. If there is a special event like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party the fireworks may be earlier, or may not be scheduled for regular guests visiting that day.

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