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Is it cheaper to go to Disney in August?

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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Should I visit Walt Disney World In August? If you can stand the heat, August is a great month to visit Walt Disney World. As you get deeper into the month, you'll see lower crowds and a slightly increased hurricane risk, but end of August tends to be a good time to visit.

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Disney World Ticket Cheapest Seasons Those low seasons are in January, August, and September, with increases or spikes around major holidays. Historically, ticket prices somewhat follow hotel prices, so these patterns aren't surprising.

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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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If you have kids, they're probably back in school by the end of August or early September. In that case, the choice is probably made for you—visit in August. (We don't recommend Labor Day or any holiday weekends.) If you have a choice in the matter, September is typically the better month to visit Walt Disney World.

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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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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The middle of January to the middle of February.
  • The last few days in February and the first week of March.
  • The last week of April.
  • Weekdays in the first half of May.
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).


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The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.

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10 Tips to Survive Disney in The Summer!
  1. Invest in a cooling towel.
  2. Pack light colored clothing. ...
  3. HYDRATE. ...
  4. Splurge for Lunch at a Table Service Dining Experience. ...
  5. Book Dessert at the Contemporary Resort early in your stay. ...
  6. Take Naps.
  7. Eat light. ...
  8. Do Your Research for Resort Dining.


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What is the Weather like in Orlando in August? With highs hitting over 90 degrees and humidity at over 90% most of the month, August is a sizzler. Average high is 91°F/33°C. It's a good idea to plan for breaks in the afternoons when the heat and humidity are highest.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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Still, Disney does offer vacation packages where you can bundle your park tickets with your hotel stay for an overall discount. Whether you choose to look at it as a discounted room or discount tickets is up to you, but the bottom line is if you pay for the package instead of a la carte, you'll save some money!

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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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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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