When to visit Walt Disney World?

When is the best time to visit Disney World? What is your favorite time to go?

These are questions we get asked the most in regards to traveling to Disney World.  There are many opinions on when you should visit but here is mine!

I love Disney in the fall months.  Crowds are generally low if you steer clear of the holidays. And there are lots of special events to take in.

One of the best times to go to Disney World for low crowds is in September. If you can go during early fall when everyone else has started school, you can see low crowds and low prices.  Plan some pool time or a day at the fabulous waterparks because it is really hot during these months.

September and October bring two of my favorite things: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival.  Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party is a great activity for the whole family to celebrate Disney magic Halloween style.  Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is by far the best way to try different types of food in a little time.

Moving into November, you have the continuation of Food and Wine but guess what? The elves have visited the parks and you get a taste of Christmas.  Should you decide to brave the crowds and visit Magic Kingdom on Halloween, you’ll see the park all decorated for Fall.  Come back a few days later and you’ve got Christmas.  Don’t believe me?  You should! I know a former Disney elf!

Further into November, you’ll see more Christmas decorations popping up all over.  If you decide to go during this time, you should consider special decorations before you decide where to stay.  Want to see a gorgeous lodge with an enormous tree? Try Wilderness lodge! Want to see the life size gingerbread house? Visit the Grand Floridian.  All the resorts get a special touch of Christmas.  You will also want to check out the special Christmas items you can purchase or make a trip to the Christmas store at Disney Springs to pick out an ornament for your tree.  And of course, you want to see Santa at Disney World right?  Make plans to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.   Life size toy soldiers, Santa AND Mickey all in a parade together! (OH and don’t forget snow on Main Street! It’s Magical!)

Although, Christmas festivities are in full swing, don’t forget that holiday we like to call Thanksgiving!  Should you choose to travel during Thanksgiving, you’ll want to make a reservation to eat at a fabulous restaurant that serves Thanksgiving dinner. (Any holidays at Disney World will have higher volume crowds!)

You can continue these fun Christmas activities in December and also catch a candlelight processional at Epcot with a celebrity narrator (think John Stamos aka Uncle Jesse).  Just remember, the closer to the holiday you get, the crazier you are (I mean, the crazier the park will be…)

Another perk of planning your trip in the fall?  You may be able to get a free dining plan!  Disney traditionally comes out with a free dining promotion sometime in the Spring months.  That makes it an even better time to go!  (Make sure you watch our social media pages for information if there are more free dining dates released!)

There are other great times to visit Disney World, of course, but these fun Fall activities make your money even more worth it.   Follow along for more blogs with specific details of these activities that you can do at Disney World during one of the best times to visit!