What is the best time of year to go to Disney World to avoid crowds?
When is the least busy time of year for Disney World? When should I go there such that there are the least number of people there?
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The best time, generally, is when kids are still in school. This won't guarantee a less crowded park, but it helps. This means late Jan/early Feb, as long as you don't go around President's Day, late April/early May, late Sept through early November (though this is also Epcot Wine and Food festival time leading to larger crowds in EPCOT), and early December.
Early December is my favorite, because the parks are all decorated for Christmas, the weather is cooler, there are fewer rides down for maintenance (which usually happens in January-March), and it is usually value season with regards to hotel rates. And the crowds are usually pretty light, because parents are less likely to pull their kids out of school with one to two weeks left before finals.
The one thing to watch with early December is when the Pop Warner Football / Cheerleading championships are. I didn't find that it added to the crowds any, but some people find the large groups of pre-teenagers annoying. I still feel like this isn't enough to knock early December from my top spot, as the other times of the year have their own pitfalls as well (Jan/Feb = maintenance time for lots of rides, May = hot, Sept/Oct = Food & Wine, which would be fun, but is an extra cost and crowded).
You can also check out http://www.touringplans.com, which is a subscription service with TONS of great info like crowd level calendars (they employ a full time statistician), and touring plans to hit as many rides as possible with as little a wait as possible.
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What months is Disney World least crowded?
The busiest times of year are during the holiday periods, school breaks, most of the summer vacation, and weekends year-round. The least-crowded times to visit Disney World are during January and early February (the height of winter) and just after school starts in early September through mid-November.What month is Disney World most crowded?
The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:- December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. ...
- Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter). ...
- Midsummer (June through early August).
What week is Disney World the least crowded?
Early January, from about the 5th to Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, is typically a less crowded time at Disney World. You may still have some kids on the tail end of their holiday breaks, but for the most part, they're back in school.When should you not go to Disney World?
The worst times to visit Disney World in 2022 are:February 19-27 (President's Day) March 18 \u2013 April 17 (Spring Break & Easter) May 27 \u2013 August 14. November 18-27 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)The BEST Times to Go to Disney World in 2022
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As daybreaker points out, there is no particular season which is completely free of crowds, because even in the middle of February the parks are packed for the half-marathon. Check the calendar at http://www.undercovertourist.com/planning/when-to-visit.html for the specific days you have in mind. For reasons that aren't clear to me, Disney's official site doesn't list scheduled closures far in advance, so consult http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm to see if any of your personal E-tickets are going to be closed.
The absolutely smallest crowds are immediately preceding and following a hurricane, but that won't help long-term planning.
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