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What is the most expensive Disney month?

During the seasons when people are less likely to come to the parks, ticket prices drop.
  • The cheapest times for Disney World theme park tickets are in January, February, and September. ...
  • The most expensive time for tickets is during the holidays, especially the Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays.




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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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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is during the least desirable times of the year, such as most of January and February. This is normally when Disney's weather is cooler, or there's nothing to draw people to the park (i.e., no holiday festivals).

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Below average crowds, below average prices, above average heat. September is a hot, wet month taking place mostly after kids in the US are back in school. This makes it typically the slowest month of the year at the parks. TRON will be open.

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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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Lower crowds are a good reason to plan a September trip vs. an August trip, all things being equal…but even the low September crowds aren't the end of the discussion. September is the peak of hurricane season, making August and October better months to visit.

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Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets.

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While we kept our daily expenses a bit over $1,000 for the family, it's easy to exceed this amount as a family of four visiting Disney World, even if you're keeping an eye on your spending, so be sure to use as many money-saving tips applicable to your trip as possible to bring your costs down.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm.

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1) Tokyo Disney resort — $40 to $70 Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea offer a ticket pricing strategy unique to the Japanese parks.

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The most prolific crowds at Disney are during summer break and the winter holidays. Throughout the rest of the year, you'll find the least-crowded times on weekdays when school is in session. In my experience, January, February, and November (other than Thanksgiving week) have the lowest crowds overall.

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The best discounts are almost always offered 3 - 6 months in advance. Because Disney World is such a popular location, planning early also helps you get your first choice in hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations.

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Disney CEO Bob Iger isn't concerned about park prices. Disney fans hoping to see park ticket prices drop appear to be out of luck. In an interview Thursday on CNBC's Squawk Box, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger said “pricing is not an issue” at the parks.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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The Disney After Hours at EPCOT event takes place from 10.00pm to 1.00am. You can get a head start on the fun by entering EPCOT at 7.00pm. You do not need a Disney park reservation or additional ticket to enter EPCOT after 7.00pm.

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If you are a ride junkie looking to fit as many attractions as possible into the shortest amount of time, then a Disney After Hours event may be worth the cost. Or, if you're someone who doesn't love the idea of standing amongst thousands of other people all day long, an After Hours event may be an enticing option.

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As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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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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Disney World gets considerably busy on Halloween, especially Magic Kingdom where Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place. In fact, the party usually sells out around the end of October due to its popularity. As you can imagine, many people want to visit on Halloween and you should plan accordingly.

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How crowded is Disney World on Thanksgiving? Though Thanksgiving week is definitely considered a busy time at Disney World, it's not nearly as crowded as other times of year – like Christmas.

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