When are the best days to go to Disney World? Look toward October, one analysis says
Walt Disney World is a joyous celebration of fun, happiness and childike wonder. It's the Happiest Place on Earth.
And, as every Disney fan knows, it's also one of the most crowded. Over 58 million people pass through those gates every year and they all seem to be standing in front of you at the Haunted Mansion.
Every day is likely to be thronged, but there are some times when it's easier to move around than others. MagicGuides, a Disney travel service, analyzed park attendance data, ride lines, crowd levels and temperatures to find the best days over the next year to visit Disney World, as well as Disney's other three Central Florida theme parks: Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Plan your vacations accordingly.
Please note: These are predictions based on past data and should be seen only as suggested guides. Events and weather both change fast in Florida.
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When is Disney World the least crowded?
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays tend to be slightly less crowded year-round. July and August can sometimes be good times, MagicGuides said, if you can handle the heat, but overall the summer is full of vacationing Disney fans. You also want to generally avoid times when kids are out of school. The times most likely to be less crowded for the Disney parks in Orlando are:
January 2nd until just before Presidents’ Day week (the third Monday in February)
The month or so after Labor Day
The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week before Christmas
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When is Disney World the most crowded?
Days with a y in them? "Unsurprisingly, weekends are typically more crowded than weekdays," the release from MagicGuides said, "and when it comes to weekdays, Mondays and Fridays tend to be slightly more crowded than Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays." Persistent rumors about Disney lowering its drinking age may contribute to teenage attendance.
The times with the highest attendance rates are:
Presidents’ Day week (the third week in February)
Spring Break period, from mid-March through to late April
Memorial Day weekend
Summer (mid-June through Labor Day)
Thanksgiving week
Christmas week, till January 1st
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When are the best days to go to Disney World?
Based on MagicGuide's analysis, the best days to visit the Disney World Magic Kingdom are:
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
If you're 14 or over, though, skip the costume. Disney doesn't allow them to avoid confusion, with an exception for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
When are the best days to go to Epcot?
Based on MagicGuide's analysis, the best days to visit Epcot are:
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
When are the best days to go to Hollywood Studios?
Based on MagicGuide's analysis, the best days to visit Hollywood Studios are:
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
When are the best days to go to Animal Kingdom?
Based on MagicGuide's analysis, the best days to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom are:
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Disney vacation: Least crowded days for Disney World in Florida
