Is it worth going to Disney anymore?

So, a Disney vacation can still be worth it, if you know your “spending comfort zone” and plan accordingly to stay within that zone during your vacation, or save up in advance so your trip doesn't stress you out over finances, but an experience you can enjoy.



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This makes the September/October 2023 a good time to visit. Even once Moana is open, we're actually expecting Walt Disney World to be relatively stable until “late 2024” when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens. We expect TRON to keeps its virtual queue at least through the end of 2023.

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And the simple answer is yes! Disney World is absolutely worth it for adults – even though you associate Disney with your childhood, at the end of the day it's still an exciting, immersive theme park. At Disney, you're never too old to awaken your inner child!

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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Post Disney Depression is a real thing. It's that blue, miserable, nothing-will-ever-be-magical-again feeling you get after you leave a Disney park or cruise (or, if you're really hardcore, a particularly emotional Disney movie). Colors seem more dull. Food tastes less delicious.

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From ongoing battles with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his board appointees to subscriber losses on its streaming platform, Walt Disney leadership may be wondering if they've unknowingly fallen under a dark curse. And now, to make matters worse, its theme parks are dealing with declining foot traffic.

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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And as a general rule of thumb, the best time to go to Disney World, Florida is from January to early February, as well as the late February to early March range. Then later on in the year, most days in August, and September, as well as most weekdays in October are generally the cheapest times to visit.

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Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).

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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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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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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).
  • October is also pretty great to visit (avoid Columbus Day).
  • Weekdays in November (avoid the week of Thanksgiving).
  • Weekdays in the first half of December.


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Many situations can cause a Disney park to close, but it is rare that it happens. The parks, especially Disneyland, will close the gates but still be in operation due to reaching capacity on busy days, but it is rare for the parks to shut down completely to all guests.

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Most people who go to the Walt Disney World Resort are not rich. On average, a family of four will spend $5,240 for their Disney World vacation. This includes their meals, a 4-night hotel stay, and 4 days' worth of theme park tickets.

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For a family of three or four, you'll probably want to assume you're spending at least $3500, with $5000-6000 being a comfortable amount, and $10000 being enough to make anyone's dreams come true.

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There are also select attractions that offer guests the option to purchase Individual Lightning Lane. As you can see, without purchasing souvenirs, adult beverages, or any other extra expenses, one adult guest at Walt Disney World will spend between $181 and $201 daily.

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Now in Disney World, Coca-Cola Fountain Drinks will cost $4.29 at quick service restaurants, which is an increase of $. 30 from the previous price of $3.99. This price increase specifically applies to fountain drinks, not bottled drinks. Dasani Bottled Water has also increased in price from $3.50 to $3.75.

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