Is it a good time to go to Disney World in September?

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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Should I visit Walt Disney World In September? Lower crowds are a good reason to plan a September trip vs. an August trip, all things being equal…but even the low September crowds aren't the end of the discussion. September is the peak of hurricane season, making August and October better months to visit.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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When it comes to other Disney theme parks around the world, almost all begin decorating at the end of the first week in September. Most notable here is Disneyland, which typically kicks off its Halloween Time season the Friday in September after Labor Day.

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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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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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All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees. On a cold day in January it isn't going to be the temperature of the water that will affect you but the air temperature when you get out of the pools.

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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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The cheapest Disney World Park is Disney's Animal Kingdom with one-day tickets without Park Hopper starting at $109 per adult and $104 per child (ages 3-9).

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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