What is happening at Disney World in July 2023?

The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin before the end of the month, on July 27, 2023. This is the biggest, longest, and most popular event of the year at Epcot.



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Should I visit Walt Disney World In July? The bottom line is simple enough—if you can stand the heat, July is a great month to visit outside of the July 4 crowds. You'll have moderate crowds and few surprises as long as you keep your distance from that holiday.

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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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(Opening October 16, 2023) The new Journey of Water area (part of World Nature) will be opening up on October 16, 2023 This new exploration trail connects guests to the story of our planet's water. Disney says “Just like Moana, you're encouraged to become a protector and friend to our natural resources.”

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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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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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The Disney Dining Plan Is Returning — Here's How to Plan a Nearly All-inclusive Trip. Disney Dining Plans are returning in January 2024 — here's what you need to know to make the most of this Disney World package.

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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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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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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
  • Mine Train!
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • 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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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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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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GRAPHIC: The best times to visit Walt Disney World in 2023
  • January 17-31 (light to moderate crowds, cool temps)
  • February 1-9 (light to moderate crowds, cool temps)
  • May 1-5 (light to moderate crowds)
  • May 8-25 (light to moderate crowds)
  • August 14-18 (light crowds)
  • August 21-31 (light crowds)


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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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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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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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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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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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June marks the beginning of summer crowds but the parks aren't as busy as July. June can be rainy so bring a disposable poncho and keep an eye on the weather as some attractions do close when lightning comes with the rain.

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Ride the historic, high-speed zero-emission transportation system that rockets along a single rail through the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Monorail will be closed for refurbishment from July 5, 2023, to August 31, 2023.

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The Haunted Mansion is closed for refurbishment from August 14 to August 31, 2023. It will reopen as the Haunted Mansion Holiday on September 1, 2023!

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