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Choosing the Best Time to Visit
Choosing when to visit Walt Disney World can make a big difference in your experience—and your budget! From seasonal weather to crowd levels, special events, and even discount offers, there’s a lot to consider before you pack those mouse ears. 🐭
This guide breaks down the pros and cons of visiting Disney World during each season—Winter, Spring, Fall, and the Holiday season—so you can plan a practically perfect trip that fits your family’s schedule, budget, and must-do magic. Plus, don’t miss our free planning cheat sheet to help you map it all out!
Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom
When you visit Walt Disney World can completely change the vibe of your trip. From crowd levels and weather to special events and seasonal offerings, each time of year brings its own magic—and its own challenges. ✨ Whether you're thinking about spring break, summer fun, or holiday cheer, our visual snapshot gives you a quick side-by-side look at what to expect in each season so you can pick the best time to go. Read More
Epcot's International Festival of the Arts
The winter months of January and February are a great time to visit the parks if you can swing it. Between the great weather, generally lower crowds, and fun offerings like Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, this is one of our favorite seasons to plan for. Read More
Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival
Spring means it is time for Spring Break crowds, consequently parts of March and April can be some of the busiest times in the parks, with long lines, high Genie+ costs, and people everywhere you look. If you are working around a school schedule though, the milder weather and fun of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival can make this a prime time to go. Read More
Hollywood Studio's Rise of the Resistance
There is nothing quite like summer at Disney, swelteringly hot with tons of humidity and pop up rain showers to make it extra fun. But at the end of the day, a super hot day at Disney is better than a more temperate day anywhere else right?! Read More
Donald and Daisy Duck
With the return of kids to school in August, fall season kicks off at Walt Disney World. While some people may think fall in August is a bit much, Disney opts to take full advantage and introduce fall leaves and Halloween starting in August. The fall fun continues through September and peaks in October. Read More
Magic Kingdom at Christmas
There is nothing like the combination of the magic of the holidays and the magic of Disney. Starting in November and ramping up throughout the month, holiday decor, fun, and events can be found everywhere you look on property. As you might expect, the holidays also bring holiday crowds, with some of the busiest days of the year being Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve. Read More
