Is it better to go to Disney World in October or November?
October is arguably the best month to visit Walt Disney World. Crowds are mostly stable, with only one major holiday bringing a slight bump.
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Revel in mild temperatures, sun-kissed days, and minimal showers that add a touch of magic to your not so spooky visit. October at Disney World is a moderate month with temperatures ranging between 68 degrees and 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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.
The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December. Let's examine the least expensive dates for a vacation in 2023 and why these season dates are cheaper.
Early and mid-November are usually good times to visit Walt Disney World, and the week after Thanksgiving is exceptional. The upside to November are that the weather is generally more temperate.
Although Disney can make adjustments to keep the lines manageable, they can't control just how busy the parks look and feel. During busier times of the year like November, walkways and paths in the parks may be full, Quick Service locations remain busy for longer, and the crowds for nighttime shows will be heavier.
Disney World gets considerably busy on Halloween, especially Magic Kingdom where Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place. In fact, the party usually sells out around the end of October due to its popularity. As you can imagine, many people want to visit on Halloween and you should plan accordingly.
October Weather at DisneylandFor October, you can expect humidity to remain low even as high temperatures rarely top 80º most of the month. Low temperatures are likewise comfortable, starting at around 60º early in the month, dropping to around 55º by the end of October.
I am happy to let you know that all of the Disney Resort hotel pools are open year round. The only times they close is if they are scheduled for refurbishment, if there is lightning in the area or if it an extremely cold day and in that case, the Disney Water Parks close as well.
November 7-14 – Slightly heavier crowds surrounding Veterans Day. November 19-21 – Busy Thanksgiving crowds begin to build. November 22-27 – Extremely heavy Thanksgiving crowd levels. November 28-30 – Thanksgiving crowds levels lower to close end the month.
November at Disney World has a mix of crowded and not so crowded days. Crowd levels are generally lower in November than in December, which means shorter lines for popular attractions, especially during the first half of the month.
To save you some time, here are all of the key points you need to know: Cheapest Time to Visit Disney World = early January until Presidents Day weekend in February. Second Cheapest Time to visit Disney World = early November through mid-December. Cheapest Month for Park Tickets = September.
The best discounts are almost always offered 3 - 6 months in advance. Because Disney World is such a popular location, planning early also helps you get your first choice in hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations.
By November 4, 2023, you will find that the 3 of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks are either partially or fully decorated and some of the resorts are decorated. If you visit a week after that, you'll have the same amount of in-park decorations, but now half of the resorts will also be decorated.
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).
Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below)