When to visit Disney

Your schedule may dictate the time of year you're able to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando. School schedules, work schedules and family events, all play a part in determining when you can visit Magic Kingdom and the other theme parks at Walt Disney World. If you have flexibility in your schedule, here's a look at the crowds you can expect at various times throughout the year.

Really busy times at Disney

• Christmas through New Year's Day
• Easter week & surrounding 'Spring break' weeks
• Fourth of July week

Busy season at Walt Disney World

• Spring and summer (other than the weeks mentioned above)
• Thanksgiving week

Moderate to light crowds at Walt Disney World

• Late February
• Early May
• Mid to late September
• October through early December (except Thanksgiving week)

Coincidentally, the busy seasons are also the time where accommodations & transportations are the most expensive. If you go during one of the less-crowded times you're sure to save some money- and get more from your park visits due to shorter lines. Keep in mind that some of the attractions may be closed for repairs during winter months & off-seasons, and also some of the park hours may be shortened.