Is it worth going to Disney World in 2023?

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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In 2023, we expect crowds to be heavy once again and things might be completely back to normal by then. We've seen capacity increase significantly, and more entertainment and dining options returned to the parks and by the summer it could be even better. See our guide to Disney World in June for more details.

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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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New Epcot nighttime show and land Journey of Water isn't the only addition expected in Epcot in 2023. The new World Celebration land — including its Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, where various festivals and gatherings will take place — is also rumored to be coming later this year.

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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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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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For 2023, Walt Disney World ticket prices start at $109 per person and max out at $189. However, this doesn't include a 6.5% sales tax – or add-on options like Park Hopper, Memory Maker, or Water Park and Sports. With these extras, ticket prices can really add up.

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The 2023 Disney Holiday Homestead collection first released on shopDisney is now available at Walt Disney World. This collection of housewares includes a Mickey wreath, a pillow, kitchen materials, and more in snowy white and deep red.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are: March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter) May 26 – August 13. November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week) December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)

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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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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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October 2023 The growing popularity of fall breaks in schools means that October is far busier than it used to be. Halloween entertainment continues at Magic Kingdom, including the very popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The International Food and Wine Festival will be in full swing over at Epcot.

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Ultimately, the answer to the question, “should you skip Epcot?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT as of 2023. Navigating the sea of construction walls isn't really as bad as it might seem–and while it'll be a lovely environment once finished, there aren't any rides you'll miss in that Giant Epcot Dirt Pit.

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Here's a few tips to help you plan a cheaper trip to Disney without skimping on any of the fun.
  1. Plan you trip during the off-season. ...
  2. Plan a no park day. ...
  3. Take longer trips. ...
  4. Shop for low hotel rates on Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, etc. ...
  5. Keep an eye on official Disney World special offers on their website.


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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.

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Disney Genie Plus Cost FAQ A: The Disney Genie Plus Prices at Disney World range from $15 – $35 depending on when you visit the parks. The busier the time you visit, the more expensive the skip-the-line service will be.

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The Genie Plus service allows guests to make attraction “reservations” from the Walt Disney World Genie Plus app. Guests then return to the Lightning Lane for the specific attractions at the designated time.

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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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When considering both ticket prices and hotel prices, Early January through Presidents' Day weekend is the cheapest time to go to Disney World. The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December.

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Spring Break Season 2023: Crowds will stay in the moderate-to-high zone for most of March but start decreasing around March 26, 2023. They increase a little from April 10-13 (Easter Week). The highest crowd levels will be from March 13 - 25, 2023.

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As a general rule of thumb, the best days to visit Walt Disney World are during the weekdays of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The primary rationale is that many families embark on week-long vacations at Disney, often starting their adventures on Sunday or Monday.

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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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