*Last Update 1/14/2026
2025 is here and it’s bringing a whole lot of changes to
This year will be your last chance to experience classic attractions like DINOSAUR! And may bring about the end of MuppetVision 3D as we know it. If you’ve been wanting to plan a trip but just not sure when’s the right time to go – we’ve got you covered.
Here’s everything you need to know about
January
The first month of the year is traditionally a bit of a mix, in terms of crowd levels. With many travelers extending their winter holidays to spend a few extra days at the most magical place on earth.
Many folks will be looking to uphold their New Year’s resolution with the first Run
Expect to see lots of closures around the middle of the month, including the extinction of Dino-Rama and TriceraTop Spin. This will be phase one of the complete Dinoland U.S.A. transformation into Tropical America.
Special Events
- 1/8 – 1/11 Run
Disney Marathon Weekend - 1/16 – 1/18 USA College Nationals
- 1/16 Soccer Showcase
- 1/16 – 2/23 Epcot Festival of the Arts
- 1/23 – 1/25 USA Field Hockey Showcase
- 1/30 – 2/1 DII National School Spirit
- 1/12, 1/19 Magic Kingdom After Hours
- 1/14, 1/28 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 1/22, 1/29 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- 8/4/2025 – Spring 2026 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming)
- 1/6/2025 – Spring 2026 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
- 1/26 – Mid February – Frozen Forever After (Epcot)
Promotions and Discounts
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 35% on rooms most nights through April. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
February
Crowds will lighten slightly as Festival of the Arts winds down in February. This is a great time to visit if you’re interested in special events, particularly After Hours (which we highly) recommend.
February will be one of the very few months in which all 3 After Hours events take place across Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Attraction closures during this time are mild, though we’ll be without Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for the entirety of the year.
There are also some great promotions and discounts running during the winter months including up to 25% off rooms or $200 off room and ticket packages.
Special Events
- 1/17 – 2/24 Epcot Festival of the Arts
- 2/6 – 2/8 Cheerleading Competition
- 2/13 – 2/16 USA Competition Presents Classic
- 2/14 – 2/16
Disney Presents Day Soccer Tournement - 2/26 – 3/2 Run
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend - 2/2, 2/9, 2/23 Magic Kingdom After Hours
- 2/4, 2/11, 2/21, 2/25 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 2/19 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- 8/4/2025 – Spring 2026 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (Magic Kingdom)
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 1/6/2025 – Spring 2026 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
- 1/26 – Mid February – Frozen Forever After (Epcot)
Promotions and Discounts
- Save up to $200 per night packages include room and tickets, valid for most arrivals between 2/26 and 6/30. Savings will vary based on selected dates and hotel of choice
- Up to 25% off rooms valid for most stays between 2/20 and 4/30. Discount varies based upon dates and chosen resort
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 35% on rooms most nights through April. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
March
One of the busiest months of the year will be March. Driven by multiple competitions and Spring Break weeks across the country spanning most of the month.
It’s the start of a new, and my favorite, festival at Epcot: Flower and Garden. While it can be fun to be amongst the first to experience all there is to offer, it comes with the cost of heavy crowds. We’d recommend May as the ideal month to experience this event, with minimal crowds.
Special Events
- 2/26 – 3/2 – RunDisney Princess Half
- 3/8 – 3/9 Cheerleading Competition
- 3/4 – 6/1 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- 3/2, 3/9 Magic Kingdom After Hours
- 3/5, 3/12 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- 8/4/2025 – Spring 2026 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (Magic Kingdom)
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 1/6/2025 – Spring 2026 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
- 3/1 – Summer 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
Promotions and Discounts
- Save up to $200 per night packages include room and tickets, valid for most arrivals between 2/26 and 6/30. Savings will vary based on selected dates and hotel of choice.
- Up to 25% off rooms valid for most stays between 2/20 and 4/30. Discount varies based upon dates and chosen resort
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 35% on rooms most nights through April. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
April
A later than usual Easter holiday, April 20, will continue to fuel crowds through the early spring months. The Springtime Surprise run
April is definitely not one of the best times to visit
Special Events
- 3/4 – 6/1 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- 4/16 – 4/20 RunDisney Springtime Surprise
- 4/13, 4/20 Magic Kingdom After Hours
- 4/29 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 4/2, 4/9, 4/15, 4/23, 4/30 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- 8/4/2025 – Spring 2026 – Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (Magic Kingdom)
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 1/6/2025 – Spring 2026 – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)
- 3/1 – Summer 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
Promotions and Discounts
- Save up to $200 per night packages include room and tickets, valid for most arrivals between 2/26 and 6/30. Savings will vary based on selected dates and hotel of choice.
- Up to 25% off rooms valid for most stays between 2/20 and 4/30. Discount varies based upon dates and chosen resort
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 35% on rooms most nights through April. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
May
The best time of year to visit
Some of the best discounts of the year are available, and Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival will still be taking place. The Florida weather in May is actually pretty nice!
With temperatures in the high 50’s and mid 60’s, it feels like a perfect spring day. Do come prepared with wet weather gear, as it tends to rain about half of the month.
Special Events
- 3/4 – 6/1 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 Magic Kingdom After Hours
- 5/6, 5/14, 5/30 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 5/21 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 3/1 – Summer 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
Promotions and Discounts
- Free Dining valid for arrivals most nights from 5/26 to 8/6. Packages depend on your hotel of choice
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for most arrival dates between 5/1 and 9/30
- Save up to $200 per night packages include room and tickets, valid for most arrivals between 2/26 and 6/30. Savings will vary based on selected dates and hotel of choice.
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 40% on rooms most nights May through July. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
June
Crowds will grow about as the Summer season starts in June. With many families looking to enjoy the school holiday, before temperatures soar in the later months.
June is one of the very few months you can find classic Epcot, with the Flower and Garden festival closing 6/2. We expect most temporarily closed attractions to re-open before or during June. Including Test Track, which will increase park capacity at Epcot and could make crowds feel lighter.
There are tons of promotions during this period! In most cases the standard room discounts, up to 35% and 40% off, will be the biggest savings. However, it’s always good to run the numbers to see which is best for you.
And if you’re looking for even more savings, check out our top hacks for booking a Disney World vacation.
Special Events
- 3/4 – 6/1 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
- 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 6/11, 6/18 Epcot After Hours
- 6/1, 6/22, 6/29 Magic Kingdom After Hours
Closures
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 3/1 – Summer 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
Promotions and Discounts
- Free Dining valid for arrivals most nights from 5/26 to 8/6. Packages depend on your hotel of choice
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for most arrival dates between 5/1 and 9/30
- Save up to $200 per night packages include room and tickets, valid for most arrivals between 2/26 and 6/30. Savings will vary based on selected dates and hotel of choice.
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 40% on rooms most nights May through July. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
July
Independence day will bring big crowds to the parks. We expect the long weekend to be one of the busiest times, outside of the winter holidays.
The rest of the month, however should see moderate crowd levels. We anticipate that the Food and Wine festival may start at the end of the month, based on previous years. We’ll update this post as soon as dates are confirmed!
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Special Events
- 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 7/9, 7/23 Epcot After Hours
- 7/16, 7/27 Magic Kingdom After Hours
Closures
- 9/25/2025 – Summer 2026 – Animation Courtyard (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
- 3/1 – Summer 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (retheming, Hollywood Studios)
Promotions and Discounts
- Free Dining valid for arrivals most nights from 5/26 to 8/6. Packages depend on your hotel of choice
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for most arrival dates between 5/1 and 9/30
- AP & FL Room Discount save up to 40% on rooms most nights May through July. Discount will vary based upon dates and selected resort.
August
Disney World will look like a ghost town for most of August – but that doesn’t mean it’s a great time to visit. In fact, there’s a very good reason most folks won’t be visiting during this time.
The heat is unbearable. With temperatures in the high 80’s to 90’s and so much humidity you’ll feel like you are in a steam room. Orlando in August is not a fun time.
A few discounts will be available to entice guests to grin and bear it, including free dining and up to 35% off rooms. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival should be in full swing, with some second phase booths opening later in the month.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is likely to return around the middle of the month as well. If you can stand the heat, and daily afternoon thunderstorms, it’s a great time to experience multiple events with minimal crowds and big discounts.
Special Events
- 8/15 – 10/31 TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- 8/28 – 11/22 TENTATIVE Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- 8/5/, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 8/6, 8/13 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- None announced
Promotions and Discounts
- Free Dining valid for arrivals most nights from 5/26 to 8/6. Packages depend on your hotel of choice
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for most arrival dates between 5/1 and 9/30
September
Crowds continue to be lighter through September, with the exception of Labor day weekend. The weather will still be largely uncomfortable, and discounts will begin to dwindle.
There will be plenty of special event opportunities in September though. With both Food and Wine and Mickey’s Not So Scary, as well as After Hours at Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
This is an especially great time to visit if you’re a Magic Kingdom fan! As Halloween parties tend to keep day crowds out of the park. We expect especially low crowd levels on these days, but a higher than normal concentration in MK on non-party days to compensate.
Special Events
- 8/15 – 10/31 TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- 8/28 – 11/22 TENTATIVE Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- 9/2, 9/12 Hollywood Studios After Hours
- 9/16, 9/24 Epcot After Hours
Closures
- None announced
Promotions and Discounts
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for most arrival dates between 5/1 and 9/30
October
Temperatures will settle down a bit in October as seasonal events continue on. There are no published discounts for this month which means even
Many guests may see this as the prime time to attend a Halloween party, further driving crowds.
Special Events
- 8/15 – 10/31 TENTATIVE Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
- 8/28 – 11/22 TENTATIVE Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Closures
- None announced
Promotions and Discounts
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for select arrival dates between 5/1 and 12/22
November
The holidays begin in November at
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival will likely wrap shortly before Thanksgiving to make way for Festival of the Holidays. Thanksgiving week is bound to be a madhouse, with many family traditions involving a trip to the parks.
November is one of the most diverse month in terms of special events at the parks. With two Epcot festivals, two holiday parties, and even a seasonal overlay at Animal Kingdom.
Special Events
- 8/28 – 11/22 TENTATIVE Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- 11/27 – 1/6/2026 TENTATIVE Epcot Festival of the Holidays
- 11/8 – 12/20 TENTATIVE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- 11/9 – 12/20 TENTATIVE Jollywood Nights
Closures
- None announced
Promotions and Discounts
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for select arrival dates between 5/1 and 12/22
December
There’s just no better New Years celebration than at
Which means it’s insanely busy. With so many seasonal events taking place in December it is going to be packed. Particularly the last two weeks of the year. It’s also during this period that you can experience the Christmas parade at Magic Kingdom during the day.
Don’t expect to say any discounts, and if you’re an annual passholder you’ll likely see blackout days on the calendar.
Special Events
- TENTATIVE 11/22 – 1/6/2026 Epcot Festival of the Holidays
- TENTATIVE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- TENTATIVE Jollywood Nights
Closures
- None announced
Promotions and Discounts
- Up to 35% off Resorts discount will vary based upon dates and hotel selected. Available for select arrival dates between 5/1 and 12/22
When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World?
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