There is no hard and fast trick to picking the best time to visit Disney World Orlando, Florida. Obviously, you can have a great time at Disney World no matter when you choose to visit. What we’ll do here is tell you about each of the big travel times of the year and let you decide which is best for you and your family. So, let’s unpack the Best Time of Year to Visit Disney World.
Least Crowded Means Lower Prices
There are a few times of the year when there are fewer visitors to Disney. So, if your schedule is open, and you don’t like a lot of people crowding your vacation, these times may be what you’re aiming for.
The least-crowded times to visit Disney World seem to fall around January and early February at the height of the Winter season. Also visiting just after school starts in early September through mid-November will see the park fairly empty.
Lock In the Best Times Using FastPass+
If your schedule means you can’t avoid traveling during peak times, you can use FastPass+ to preemptively lock in the times for your favorite attractions. This will help cut down on time spent waiting in line.
Also, if you are sure to arrive at the parks early in the day before crowds begin building up, you can enjoy your favorite rides and attractions with little to no wait times. Likewise, if you book reservations in advance for the park’s restaurants, you can also avoid wait times.
Large Crowds Means Greater Expenses
Another good reason to travel to Disney World in their off-season – fewer crowds mean lower costs. Disney’s dynamic pricing ensures that ticket prices are greater during peak periods. This is similar to the seasonal room rates that Disneyland Resorts have always employed. So, once again, slow periods are looking more and more like the best time of year to visit Disney World.
Also worth noting – weekends are always more crowded. So, special events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will naturally draw larger crowds to whichever park is hosting the event.
At the end of the day, we see the best time of year to visit Disney World as around January and early February. Be sure and stay up to speed on all the hot spots and sweet destinations in Florida.
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