What is the best time to go to Disney World?

The Best Times to Go to Disney World for Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Weather
  • High Seasons: March to April and June to August.
  • Shoulder Seasons: December to February, plus the month of May.
  • Low Season: September to November.




The "best" time to visit Walt Disney World depends on whether you value low crowds or special events, but generally, the last week of August and the first half of September offer the lowest wait times as most U.S. schools return to session. Other "sweet spots" include the period between the end of the January Marathon and the start of Spring Break (late January to early February) and the first two weeks of May. If you want the full holiday experience, the first two weeks of December are magical, offering all the Christmas decor and entertainment with significantly lower crowds than the Christmas week itself. In 2026, it is vital to check the "Disney Crowd Calendars" and avoid major U.S. holidays like Presidents' Day or Thanksgiving, where "Genie+" prices skyrocket and wait times for E-ticket attractions like Rise of the Resistance can easily exceed three hours. Regardless of when you go, mid-week (Tuesday/Wednesday) is almost always less congested than weekends.

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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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When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World? September is the best overall month to visit Disney World. Other than Labor Day, there are no holidays to bring in crowds and most families have returned home for the school year. This is therefore the least crowded time of year to visit Disney World.

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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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The cost of a trip to Disney World for a family of four depends on several factors, such as travel dates, accommodation type, food and merchandise expenses, park tickets, and other factors. A rough estimate for a week-long trip including park tickets, food, and accommodation can range anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000.

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In my own experience and based on the reports of others, most people find that six to seven days is great but nine days or longer may become too much of a good thing unless you include some non-theme park activities into the mix.

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A: We recommend planning your trip no later than 6 months before your arrival date. There is so much to plan when it comes to a Disney Vacation that you don't want to miss any booking deadlines.

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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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The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day. Most of the time you will get an intense drenching for an hour in the late afternoon which then passes quickly.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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According to InsideTheMagic.com, “Disney's attendance has dropped substantially,” with some attendees reporting impacts at Disneyland and other parks, with Disney World appearing more like a “ghost town” than a thriving tourist destination.

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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Coming in at number one is the original 1971 Walt Disney World park, Magic Kingdom! Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks.

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Cheapest Time of the Year at Disney World in 2023 As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months. November and December are also good, though the discounts are not quite as deep.

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So, what are the best days to visit Walt Disney World in 2023? As a general rule of thumb, the best days to visit Walt Disney World are during the weekdays of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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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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Yes. While you can purchase theme park tickets once you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, we do recommend that you buy tickets in advance. To make your vacation planning as easy as possible, we suggest one of our Disney Resort Hotel Packages, which include both your Disney Resort hotel stay and theme park admission.

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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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Disney World vacations should never feel rushed. But how long do you really need? A Disney World trip that lasts 4 or 5 days allows you to spend one full day at each theme park. But to get the full Disney experience without feeling rushed, the ideal amount of time is 6 to 7 days.

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