Is it crazy to go to Disney in July?

Is Disney World busy in July? 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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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). (We have a post that talks more broadly about weather at Walt Disney World.)

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July is the perfect time to visit the water parks and enjoy your hotel pool. Sometimes guests don't spend enough time at their hotel and this is a great time to do just that. Sometimes new attractions and experiences debut during the summer months at Disney World.

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Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.

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Like July, August is also incredibly hot, which keeps crowds from getting too excessive. The net result of these two effects is that August crowds tend to be average to low. For families with kids in school, August is one of the best options for visiting if you're looking for tolerable crowd levels.

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July is the perfect time to visit the water parks and enjoy your hotel pool. Sometimes guests don't spend enough time at their hotel and this is a great time to do just that. Sometimes new attractions and experiences debut during the summer months at Disney World.

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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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Temperatures across Florida soar in July but you can cool off at the beach or by your villa pool, and there are some great villa holiday deals around this time so a great chance to really make your budget stretch. Additionally, the blockbuster theme parks often have admission price deals on around this time.

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How to Pack for the Heat
  1. Sunscreen. SUNSCREEN IS A MUST. ...
  2. Hats and Sunglasses. Protect your face and eyes from the bright rays. ...
  3. Lightweight, Quick-Dry Clothing. ...
  4. Cool Accessories. ...
  5. Stay Hydrated. ...
  6. Take Frequent Breaks. ...
  7. Visit the Parks in the Mornings and Evenings. ...
  8. Eat Cool Snacks.


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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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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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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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