Is January a good time to go to Disney?

Welcome to planDisney! Walt Disney World Resort in January traditionally tends to be a great time to visit the Parks because the crowds on average are lower and the weather is cool. However, over the years I have found that the secret is out and it's not as empty as one would assume.



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January is a great time to visit Walt Disney World when it comes to crowd levels. With the exception of Martin Luther King day, which is a very busy day at any theme park, the month of January is relatively quiet at Disney World with low crowd levels.

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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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Yes, year round. What is the water temperature like? The pools are heated throughout the year to a uniform 82 degrees Fahrenheit. You can swim in warm water even when the outdoor temperature is chiiiilly.

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Hi Kimberly! All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees.

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Disney World Weather in January January is also known for being the coldest month of the year in Orlando so make sure to bring some layers to handle those night time chills. Chances of rain in January are the lowest you typically see all year with only an average three days of rain in the month.

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When does Disney take down Christmas decorations? The decorations in all of the parks and at the resorts typically start coming down during the first week in January (though you may still hear Christmas songs and see some decorations after that).

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January's big draws are the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the Walt Disney World Marathon. Aside from those events, January tends to be relatively quiet. Most guests who want to visit during the winter do so in November or December of the previous year.

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Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early on January 29 2024 due to the annual Cast Service celebration event. Park hours at Magic Kingdom for January 29 2024 are not yet available, but previous service celebrations days have seen a 4:30pm close.

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After Hours Event Dates at Disney's Hollywood Studios These special nights will take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios Jan. 10 through April 10, 2024.

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One water park has been open at a time, according to the following schedule: Blizzard Beach reopened March 7, 2021. Typhoon Lagoon opens / Blizzard Beach closes January 2, 2022. Blizzard Beach opens / Typhoon Lagoon closes November 13, 2022.

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While some Guests may prefer higher temperatures before splashing around in their Disney Resorts Collection swimming hole, the great news is all Disney Resort pools are heated to approximately 82° and are open year round (as long as there are no storms or exceptionally cold weather in the area).

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Comfortable clothes that you can layer: Florida's wacky weather sometimes lets us wear T-shirts and shorts during January, but for the most part, it's better to bring clothes that you can layer, such as a flannel shirt or spirit jersey. Comfortable shoes: Opt for sneakers or boots that are worn in.

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Orlando Weather in January Although we can get some pretty cold days, January in Orlando is generally warm days and very pleasant. During most days you can expect blue skies and sunshine by the bucket-load. January averages 7 hours of sunshine a day and humidity is barely noticeable.

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