It's a playground full of magic kingdoms, future worlds and galaxies far, far away.
There is so much to do at Walt Disney World! The only question is ... when do you visit?
2022 is gearing up to be another exciting year at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
With the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,
the return of the Festival of Fantasy parade and Fantasmic!, plus the continuation of the
World's Most Magical Celebration, the magic (and fun) is definitely calling!
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So when is the best time to visit Walt Disney World?
The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. What we can say,
and what has always been true, is this:
You can have a magical visit to Walt Disney World no matter the circumstance or crowd level.
In our book, it's always a good time to visit Disney World.
We've visited in every season and have found we can manage crowds just fine
by following our own tips for skipping the lines at theme parks.
Visiting when the crowds are low (or lower) is still one of the best ways to ensure a great trip.
But there are other factors, such as weather, events, park hours and, of course, your family's availability,
that factor into the right time to make your magical trip.
Keep in mind that Disney is still requiring that guests
book a separate theme park reservation in addition to a theme park ticket.
That means it’s a good idea to book your theme park tickets as soon as possible,
especially if you’ll be visiting during a peak period such as spring break, summer or Christmas.
Once your theme park tickets are purchased, you can make your theme park reservations within
the My Disney Experience app. Booking early means the best availability for your trip!
It should come as no surprise that the best time
to visit Disney World has historically fallen along with school schedules,
which is to say, the best time to visit is generally when the kids are in school.
Special events should also be a consideration in deciding the best time to visit Disney World.
Disney World offers some spectacular events, such as the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
You just might decide you want to plan your visit during one or more of them!
Walt Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration is also in full swing, and will continue for over a year!
New rides and attractions can also impact crowds. We've seen this in recent years with
the openings of Avatar: Flight of Passage, Slinky Dog Dash and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
All of these rides continue to see higher wait times and demand. So far, EPCOT is the big-ticket
draw this year, with Guardians of the Galaxy — Cosmic Rewind blasting off in summer 2022.
Here are the best times to Visit Walt Disney World
Historically, September has been the very best month of the year to visit Disney World
in terms of crowds because the kids have just returned to school. It is still our pick for
the best month to visit, but it has become a more popular month to visit, most likely
because of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Keep in mind that September is also the height of Orlando's rainy season.
You should prepare for daily afternoon thunderstorms and possibly even more rain.
Some days in January, and some in February, are also great times to visit.
The big drawback to visiting at this time is historically reduced park hours and often
scaled-back entertainment. This is also when many rides go through refurbishment.
Splash Mountain, Kali River Rapids and Disney's Blizzard Beach have annual
Disney World refurbishments around this time — in 2022, this list also includes Expedition Everest.
Let's hop over to the holidays. These are popular times for families to make trips to Disney World,
and rightly so. The Christmas holiday season especially, which runs from mid-November through
the first of the new year at Disney World, is a wonderful time to visit because the parks are
decorated and there are many fun special events. Many families love the atmosphere around the
holidays, even with the extra crowds. The parks are the busiest around the following holidays.
Well, there you have it — the best times to visit Disney World in 2022. Let us know your
favorite time of year to visit Disney World in the comments below!
Curious how busy Disney World will be when you plan to visit?
Check out our Crowd Calendar.
You'll find more resources to help you plan your Disney World vacation on
the Undercover Tourist Orlando Planning Guide in the link below.
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