WHEN you choose to visit can make a substantial difference!
The BEST times to go to Walt Disney World are:
Mid-November through mid-December (except the week of Thanksgiving). The Christmas decorations are up and the attendance is usually moderate. Expect crowds on Saturdays, especially at the Magic Kingdom.
Second week of January through mid-February. It’s cool (sometimes even a bit cold) at this time of year. However, some rides will be closed for refurbishment at this time of year.
First three weeks of May. The weather is warm in May, but usually not unbearably so. Crowds and hotel prices are moderate. Memorial Day weekend will be more crowded, but often not as bad as you might expect.
Late August and entire month of September (even Labor Day weekend). It will be extremely hot, and this is peak hurricane season. Crowds are low. Off-site hotels usually have their rock-bottom deals during this period.
The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:
December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. Crowds get increasingly bad starting about December 20 and running through the New Year.
Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter). Easter week (the weekend of Easter and the following week) is the second most busy time of the year. Holiday weekends in this time frame, such as President’s Day, are also exceptionally busy.
Midsummer (June through early August). Expect it to be very busy and extremely hot, with heavy humidity.
Other holidays. Among the other busy time periods are Thanksgiving week and any national holiday with a 3-day weekend (except Labor Day weekend and to a lesser extent Memorial Day weekend).