Best times to visit
Disney World Crowd Calendar
How It Works
Crowd Calendar
Welcome to Mickey Central’s Disney World crowd calendar! Using historical data and upcoming events, we know all of the busiest times at Walt Disney World, so you can avoid them or be adequately prepared for them!
Use this crowd calendar to save time and money by booking during the off-season in early September when kids go back to school. To save on tickets during your stay, read our helpful guide on how to save money on tickets.
Explore this guide to see how busy it is, and learn the average temperature.
Crowd Level Planning
Common Questions
Would like to know when Disney World is the most crowded? How about least crowded? In this section, we give you the inside scoop on when the best time to visit Walt Disney World is.
Each month of the year at Disney World offers something unique. Using our crowd calendar helps you plan the perfect time for your next visit.
* Dining reservations begin 180 days prior to the date if you are staying on property at a Disney Resort.
What is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?
If you’d like to celebrate a holiday at Walt Disney World, we recommend Christmas, New Years Eve, April Vacation, and Thanksgiving. Keep in mind the parks are going to be at their busiest during these peak times.
If you’d like to save time, money, or just simply want to avoid peak crowds, we recommend travelling during the off-season times to get the most bang for your buck. On our calendar above, these dates would be anything in a shade of green. More specifically: most of January, September, October, November (excluding Thanksgiving), up until mid-December.
What time of year is Disney World least crowded?
While it’s true that for the past several years Disney World has gotten busier and busier leading to shorter off-seasons, there are still a few optimal times to avoid peak crowds. Here are the least crowded times at Disney World:
- After New Years until February.
- All of September.
- The first half of December.
What time of year is Disney World most crowded?
The most crowded times at Disney World are on holidays. The most crowded holidays are:
- New Years Eve
- February Vacation
- April Vacation / Easter
- 4th of July
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
In addition to holidays, the busiest months at Disney World are:
- February
- March
- April
- June
- July
- August
- December
During these times it can be difficult to get resort accommodations, park reservations, and dining reservations. There will also be long lines in all of the parks.
What is the best month to visit Disney World?
September is the least crowded month. The typical temperature in September is 73° – 90° Fahrenheit.
January gets an honorable mention as it is the second least crowded month. The typical temperature for Disney World in January is 49° – 71° Fahrenheit.
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