Best Time of the Year for Disney World

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:23 PM

In my opinion, the best time of the year for visiting Disney World is the last full week before Thanksgiving week. The crowds were tiny. We often had no waiting time at all, and I don't even recall worrying about fastpasses.

I've also been in the first week of February, and the crowds were nice then, but not as good as November. The seagulls were awful while we were there. They pooped on everything.

I've also been during the week of July 4-11th. It was incredibly hot and humid, and the crowds were huge.

What's your favorite time to go?

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:28 PM

BTW, both of the November and February times we went were considered value seasons by Disney World for most resorts. All of the hotels are cheaper.

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:28 PM

For 2004, the season dates are:

Campsites - Fort Wilderness

Value Season
January 1 - February 11
August 29 - November 19

Regular Season
April 18 - August 28

Peak Season
February 12 - April 17

Holiday Season
December 20 - 31

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:29 PM

Value Resorts - All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Pop Century

Value Season
January 1 - February 11
August 29 - September 29
October 31 - December 19

Regular Season
April 18 - August 28
September 30 - October 30

Peak Season
February 12 - April 17
Holiday Season
December 20 - 31

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:30 PM

Moderate Resorts - Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans

Value Season
January 1 - February 11
August 29 - September 29
October 31 - December 19

Regular Season
April 18 - August 28
September 30 - October 30

Peak Season
February 12 - April 17
Holiday Season
December 20 - 31

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:31 PM

Deluxe Resorts - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boardwalk Inn, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht & Beach Club

Value Season
January 1 - February 11
July 5 - September 29
October 31 - December 19

Regular Season
April 18 - July 4
September 30 - October 30

Peak Season
February 12 - April 17
Holiday Season
December 20 - 31

jamesglewisf · 02-08-2004, 03:32 PM

Home Away From Home Resorts - Fort Wilderness Cabins & Homes, Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West, Wilderness Lodge Villas

Value Season
January 1 - February 11
July 5 - September 29
October 31 - December 19

Regular Season
April 18 - July 4
September 30 - October 30

Peak Season
February 12 - April 17
Holiday Season
December 20 - 31

Madge · 02-19-2005, 06:34 PM

We went to Disney in Orlando in April of 2000 - it was the week of Easter, and most of the school spring breaks were over or just beginning. We had a great time there - I'd go again in a minute.

Noseypoo · 02-20-2005, 01:10 PM

I went the end of September 1992 - Not a single night without a thunderstorm

Madge · 02-20-2005, 04:22 PM

That's still Hurricane Season in Florida - they get 'em pretty bad down there.

pack momma · 04-20-2005, 10:36 PM

The snowbird season affects everything in Florida. They usually start coming down around October/November and go back April/May. So if you want nice weather and less crowds at theme parks, the beach, flea markets, everything, go early spring or mid fall. You can easily use swimming pools down here between April and November.

Dude111 · 05-30-2008, 12:40 PM

We went down in February and there were ALOT OF PEOPLE THERE then

I reckon its TOO HOT during the summer and not as many people go!

Mssix · 09-24-2008, 11:24 PM

any ONE HAVE COUPONS OR DISCOUNT LINKS THEY KNOW OF?

Marshy · 07-21-2009, 07:05 AM

For all the European visitors to this forum, we went to Disneyland Paris on 2nd January for three days before the children went back to school. If you don't mind dressing up warm it is a great time to visit and gives you something to look forward to as the Christmas break finishes.

Have fun.

ps. We stayed in a hotel two stops on the RER train from the park. Much better value and actually quicker to get into the park than staying at one of the Disneyland hotels.

Grimey · 07-22-2009, 10:33 AM

How does it compare to Disneyland or Disney World?

02-08-2004, 03:23 PM	#1
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Best Time of the Year for Disney World In my opinion, the best time of the year for visiting Disney World is the last full week before Thanksgiving week. The crowds were tiny. We often had no waiting time at all, and I don't even recall worrying about fastpasses. I've also been in the first week of February, and the crowds were nice then, but not as good as November. The seagulls were awful while we were there. They pooped on everything. I've also been during the week of July 4-11th. It was incredibly hot and humid, and the crowds were huge. What's your favorite time to go? __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:28 PM	#2
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Campsites Season Dates BTW, both of the November and February times we went were considered value seasons by Disney World for most resorts. All of the hotels are cheaper. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:28 PM	#3
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Campsites Season Dates For 2004, the season dates are: Campsites - Fort Wilderness Value Season January 1 - February 11 August 29 - November 19 Regular Season April 18 - August 28 Peak Season February 12 - April 17 Holiday Season December 20 - 31 __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:29 PM	#4
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Value Resorts Season Dates Value Resorts - All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Pop Century Value Season January 1 - February 11 August 29 - September 29 October 31 - December 19 Regular Season April 18 - August 28 September 30 - October 30 Peak Season February 12 - April 17 Holiday Season December 20 - 31 __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:30 PM	#5
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Moderate Resorts Season Dates Moderate Resorts - Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Value Season January 1 - February 11 August 29 - September 29 October 31 - December 19 Regular Season April 18 - August 28 September 30 - October 30 Peak Season February 12 - April 17 Holiday Season December 20 - 31 __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:31 PM	#6
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Deluxe Resorts Season Dates Deluxe Resorts - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boardwalk Inn, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht & Beach Club Value Season January 1 - February 11 July 5 - September 29 October 31 - December 19 Regular Season April 18 - July 4 September 30 - October 30 Peak Season February 12 - April 17 Holiday Season December 20 - 31 __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-08-2004, 03:32 PM	#7
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Home Away From Home Resorts Season Dates Home Away From Home Resorts - Fort Wilderness Cabins & Homes, Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas, Old Key West, Wilderness Lodge Villas Value Season January 1 - February 11 July 5 - September 29 October 31 - December 19 Regular Season April 18 - July 4 September 30 - October 30 Peak Season February 12 - April 17 Holiday Season December 20 - 31 __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-19-2005, 06:34 PM	#8
Madge Snappydoodle Charteroo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 506	We went to Disney in Orlando in April of 2000 - it was the week of Easter, and most of the school spring breaks were over or just beginning. We had a great time there - I'd go again in a minute. __________________ Madge ____________________________________________ "We cannot do great things - only small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa~

02-20-2005, 01:10 PM	#9
Noseypoo Frappy Air Freshener Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,218	I went the end of September 1992 - Not a single night without a thunderstorm

02-20-2005, 04:22 PM	#10
Madge Snappydoodle Charteroo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 506	That's still Hurricane Season in Florida - they get 'em pretty bad down there. __________________ Madge ____________________________________________ "We cannot do great things - only small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa~

04-20-2005, 10:36 PM	#11
pack momma ZipZamZoom Charteroo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: central Florida Posts: 283	The snowbird season affects everything in Florida. They usually start coming down around October/November and go back April/May. So if you want nice weather and less crowds at theme parks, the beach, flea markets, everything, go early spring or mid fall. You can easily use swimming pools down here between April and November.

05-30-2008, 12:40 PM	#12
Dude111 An Awesome Dude Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,337	We went down in February and there were ALOT OF PEOPLE THERE then I reckon its TOO HOT during the summer and not as many people go!

09-24-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
Mssix Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18	any ONE HAVE COUPONS OR DISCOUNT LINKS THEY KNOW OF?

07-21-2009, 07:05 AM	#14
Marshy Fart Smeller Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maidenhead, UK Posts: 13	Disneyland Paris For all the European visitors to this forum, we went to Disneyland Paris on 2nd January for three days before the children went back to school. If you don't mind dressing up warm it is a great time to visit and gives you something to look forward to as the Christmas break finishes. Have fun. ps. We stayed in a hotel two stops on the RER train from the park. Much better value and actually quicker to get into the park than staying at one of the Disneyland hotels.

07-22-2009, 10:33 AM	#15
Grimey Schnook Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,165	How does it compare to Disneyland or Disney World? __________________ Stretch