Now is the perfect time to decide on a date to visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2018. Packages are available to book as of today! The earlier you book, the better deal you will get. And don’t forget - if a new special is offered that will reduce your cost, I will apply it automatically. So booking early has tons of benefits and no risk!
Here are the best times to visit due to crowd, weather and what’s happening at the Parks.
Mid January through the beginning of March - except for President’s Day and the weekend following that due to the Princess Half Marathon weekend. The weather in February is amazing and the crowds are super low.
There are a couple of drawbacks to this time of year though. If you are a family that likes to spend afternoons at the pool, it might be a little cool for that. The pools themselves are heated but you may need to be in the water to not be a little chilly. Also, the parks have shorter hours due to the lower crowds. I feel like I get in many more attractions with smaller crowds though, so the shorter hours have never bothered me. Most nights at least one park is open late so as long as you have a Park Hopper, you can still get the most bang for your buck.
End of August through September - except for Labor Day weekend. This is a time when crowds are low. But don’t expect brisk fall temperatures. The heat is still blazing now and expect afternoon thunderstorms. For you pool lovers, this might be a perfect time! Disney does have amazing pools - I just can never drag myself away from the Parks to hang out there. This is also a good time if your family is into the water parks. Again, not for me or my family, but I know people love Disney’s water parks. Also, Universal has a brand new water park at Volcano Bay which is definitely worth checking out.
October, November and December - except for the Holidays and the week leading up to them. The weather is still warm but not sweltering, the crowds are low and the decorations are up. You haven’t seen Christmas decorations until you’ve seen them at Disney. The week after Thanksgiving is perfect and you’re good to go on crowds until about December 20th. Why anyone would want to spend Christmas Day there is beyond me though - often the parks are at capacity on that day!
If these dates don’t work with your schedule, don’t worry! I have been at times when the crowd level was highest and still had a great time. You just have to be patient, plan ahead and take advantage of staying on site so that you can use extra hours and of course, I can help with that! Let me know what dates you’re thinking about and I’ll get you a quote to give you an idea of cost. I can’t wait to help you plan your Magical trip!!