You can google the best time to visit Walt Disney World and find thousands of answers. You can even ask me when my favorite time to visit is (and I’ll tell you down below!), but best has a bit of a convoluted meaning when it comes to planning a trip to Walt Disney World.
“Best” can be defined as either….
- lowest crowds
- lowest price
- moderate temperatures and mild weather
But allow me let you in on a little secret… a time with all three does not exist.
A better question to ask yourself is:
“when is the best time for my unique family to visit”
Before you even start doing research on the best time to go, look at your own calendar.
Decide when your family can’t go. What obligations are already on your calendar?
Decide how you feel about taking the kids out of school.
Decide what you define as “best” – is it lowest crowds, lowest pricing, longest park hours, special events, or mild weather?
My personal favorite times to go?
- Late January
- Early May
- Late September
- Early December
The traditional crowd calendars are becoming increasingly less accurate because Disney is smoothing out their downtimes with enticing events and promotions. Click here to check out the current events happening at Walt Disney World.
Instead, check out the key features of each month and prep for the time you will visit. As long as you are prepared, you can have a great time even on the busiest days. What is most important is to know what to expect when you arrive.
Wondering WHEN to Book your Walt Disney World vacation? The answer is always NOW. If you are even remotely considering a 2024 or 2025, Disney vacation, you should always start planning as early as possible. My best tip is – do NOT wait for deals/discounts to be released.
Disney, like most of the travel industry, has dynamic pricing. As hotel rooms fill up, the price increases. When Disney releases discounts, they are on the rates at the higher end of the range, so the promotional rate is often higher than the introductory rate.
Disney requires one of the smallest deposits in the industry… only $200 reserves your room and ticket package. That is FULLY REFUNDABLE up to 30 days prior to check-in. So, if you are considering a Walt Disney World trip, it is always better to lock in your vacation to ensure availability and the best pricing.
