"What are you gonna do now?" "I'm going to Disney World!"
At that moment, you start dreaming of a magical vacation where you ride rides all day, eat great food, and spend quality time with your family. Then you go online and get overwhelmed by all the options at the Walt Disney World Resort. First things first, when are you going to go?
The Walt Disney World Resort is bustling all year. Different events are offered at all times, and going in one season won't give you the same experience as another season. Here are some pros and cons for each time of year:
January through Mid March:
Pros
Temps are cooler
Usually smaller crowd levels
Festival of the Arts at EPCOT
Lower room rates
Cons
Water Parks may be closed due to cold temps
Need to take time off of school for those who have kids
Mid-March through end of Summer:
Pros
Spring Break
Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT
Star Wars Galactic Nights at Hollywood Studios
Water Parks open
Cons
Larger crowds
Higher room rates
Hot temps (especially in the summer months)
Stormy weather possible
Late August through September:
Pros
Usually smaller crowd levels
Lower room rates
Water Parks open
Start of Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT
Start of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Possibility of snagging a free Dining Plan
Cons
Need to take time off of school for those who have kids
Stormy weather possible
October through Mid November:
Pros
Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP; ends October 31st)
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Possibility of snagging a free Dining Plan
Cons
Crowds start to pick up again
Room rates start to go up again
Needs more advanced planning for the MNSSHP
Need to take time off of school for those who have kids
Mid November through Mid December:
Pros
Cooler temps possible
Crowds thin out after Thanksgiving
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP)
Possibility of snagging a free Dining Plan
Cons
Large crowds through Thanksgiving
Room rates high
Needs more advanced planning for the MVMCP
Water Parks may be closed due to cold temps
Last couple of weeks in December:
Pros
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Cooler temps
Possibility of snagging a free Dining Plan
Cons
Lots and lots of people
Very high room rates
Needs more advanced planning
Water Parks may be closed due to cold temps
This list is just an average of what can happen throughout the year. Each year is a little different, and it can be hard to predict exact crowd levels and room rates. Free dining is getting harder and harder to get each year. It is highly coveted, and is gone quickly. Happy Planning!!!
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