When To
Visit Disney World
The number of visitors to Walt Disney World varies
greatly throughout the year. Generally, the busiest times are at holiday times, i.e.:
summer, Christmas & Easter. The advantage at these times is that the parks will be
open later, there will be more parades & fireworks scheduled, the downside is that the
lines for attractions will be very long. If you don't mind the parks closing early, then
you can benefit from going during the quieter months, when there will probably be very
short waits for the rides.
*Please note: These are general guidelines. Disney often offers vacation
discounts and specials throughout the year. These can increase the crowds.
MOST
CROWDED TIME OF THE YEAR
Christmas through New Year's
EXTREMELY
CROWDED
Easter Week (Before and After)
REALLY
CROWDED
Fourth of July Week
CROWDED
Spring Break (first week of March until mid April)
Memorial Day Weekend
Summer Break (second week of June until second week of August)
President's Day until the end of February
A GOOD
TIME TO GO
End of April
Early February
Labor Day Weekend
First two weeks of December
THE NEXT
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Beginning of October until Thanksgiving
Week before Christmas
BEST
TIME TO VISIT
January
September
What
days are historically the busiest at the Parks?
Walt Disney World parks tend to be the busiest on the following days:
Magic Kingdom: Monday, Saturday
& Sunday
Epcot: Wednesday & Friday
Disney-MGM Studios: Tuesday,
Wednesday & Saturday
Animal Kingdom: Monday, Tuesday
& Friday
Extra
Magic Hour will have an impact on the crowds. You can find
more details and information on those specific days by clicking
here.
United States
Holidays
United States holidays will often have an affect on the daily
attendance levels at the Parks. Monday holidays will add to the weekend
numbers. Also increasing the crowds on that given day.
2010 | 2009
| 2008
2010 United States Holidays:
January
New Years Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Birthday - January 18
February
President's Day - February 15
April
Easter - April 4
May
Memorial Day - May 31
July
Independence Day - July 4
September
Labor Day - September 6
October
Columbus Day - October 11
November
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 25
December
Christmas - December 25
2009 United States Holidays:
January
New Years Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Birthday - January 19
February
President's Day - February 16
April
Easter Sunday – April 12
May
Memorial Day - May 25
July
Independence Day - July 4 (Observed July 3)
September
Labor Day - September 7
October
Columbus Day - October 12
November
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 26
December
Christmas - December 25
2008 United States Holidays:
January
New Years Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Birthday - January 21
February
President's Day - February 18
March
Easter Sunday – March 23
May
Memorial Day - May 26
July
Independence Day - July 4
September
Labor Day - September 1
October
Columbus Day - October 13
November
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 27
December
Christmas - December 25
Monthly Statistics
MONTH JANUARY
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 71ºf / 22ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 49ºf / 9.5ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 2.3
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: A very quiet time of year.
MONTH FEBRUARY
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 73ºf / 23ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 50ºf / 10ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 3.0
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Crowds still quite small, until mid-Feb.
MONTH MARCH
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 78ºf / 26ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW : 55ºf / 13ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 3.2
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Crowds high during Spring Break and
considerably higher when Easter falls in March.
MONTH APRIL
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 83ºf / 28.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 59ºf / 15ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 1.8
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Crowds high during Spring Break & Easter, which is
very busy.
MONTH MAY
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 88ºf / 31ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 66ºf / 19ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 3.6
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Crowds are moderate, but towards the end of the month,
there are more school groups visiting.
MONTH JUNE
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 91ºf / 33ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 72ºf / 22.5ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 7.3
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Starts to get very busy as schools break up for the
summer.
MONTH JULY
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 92ºf / 33.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 73ºf / 23ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 7.2
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: One of the busiest times of year. July 4th is
traditionally one of the busiest days at Walt Disney World.
MONTH AUGUST
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 92ºf / 33.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 72ºf / 22.5ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 6.8
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: The early part of the month is still very busy, but starts
to quiet down towards the end of the month.
MONTH SEPTEMBER
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 90ºf / 32.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 73ºf / 23ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 6.0
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: One of the quietest times of year to go.
MONTH OCTOBER
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 85ºf / 29.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 65ºf / 18.5ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 2.4
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Another quiet month
MONTH NOVEMBER
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 79ºf / 26.5ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 58ºf / 14.5ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 2.3
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Still quiet, up until Thanksgiving week, when the parks
can be quite busy.
MONTH DECEMBER
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - HIGH: 73ºf / 23ºc
TEMPERATURE (AVERAGE) - LOW: 51ºf / 11ºc
RAINFALL (AVERAGE) - IN INCHES: 2.2
COMMENT ABOUT THE MONTH: Early December is a beautiful time, the
Christmas decorations are up & there are events such as Mickey's Very Merry Christmas
Party. Things start to get busy as Christmas approaches, with Christmas week through to
New Year being one of the busiest periods at Walt Disney World.
