This page was updated on April 7, 2024.
One of the very first things vacation planners need to determine is the time of year for their travels… and that’s no less true when you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort! Though at first, you may think a trip to Disney World primarily involves rides and sunshine no matter the season, you may be surprised to find out how much your experience may differ depending on WHEN you go.
From crowd levels to weather to Special Events, and more, we are breaking down Walt Disney World MONTH BY MONTH so you can know what to expect for your vacation any time of year!
Walt Disney World in January
The New Year delivers some of the year’s coolest weather to Central Florida and welcomes EPCOT’s first Festival of the calendar year… and much more!
HERE are the dates to know for January 2025:
- The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place from January 8-12, 2025!
- New Year, New You! January is Wellness Month and Disney Springs hosts classes and offering discounts at select locations to celebrate.
- The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off the Festival year in EPCOT! The 2024 dates were January 12th, 2024 through February 19th, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
- The Disney on Broadway Concert Series comes back throughout the Festival of the Arts.
Looking for travel tips and info for January? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a January trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for January 2025 here.
Walt Disney World in February
February boasts some of the year’s best weather in Florida, plenty of sweet treats to celebrate your Valentine, and more.
If you’re traveling to Disney World in February 2025, HERE are some dates to know!
- The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off the Festival year in EPCOT! The 2024 dates were January 12th, 2024 through February 19th, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
- The Disney on Broadway Concert Series comes back along with the Festival of the Arts. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
- February is Black History Month and it’s time to “Celebrate Soulfully!”
- Be on the lookout for sweet treats for your Valentine, Galentine, or to treat yourself for Valentine’s Day around the Resort!
- The runDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for February 20-24, 2025!
- The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicked off on February 28th in 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
Looking for travel tips and info for February? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a February trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for February 2025 here.
Walt Disney World in March
March delivers sure signs of SPRING to Disney World, from Spring Break crowds to the first full month of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival and beyond.
If you’re traveling to Disney World in March 2025, HERE are some great dates to know!
- ONGOING: The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival ran from February 28th – May 27th, 2024. Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
- Looking for the BEST way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) in Disney World? Raglan Road in Disney Springs hosts the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival ever year. According to Raglan Road, this is “the most authentic Irish festival in America.”
- And, of course, lots of snacks will be wearin’ GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day in March, too!
Looking for travel tips and info for March? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a March trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for March 2024 here.
- Let’s chat about March CROWDS in Disney World!
- These are 4 Major Changes coming to Disney World in March 2024.
- THIS is the Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in March.
Walt Disney World in April
Spring, of course, is still in FULL SWING in April! And joining the popular Flower & Garden Festival are seasonal offerings like Animal Kingdom’s celebration of Earth Day and much more!
Important dates and happenings to know for April 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is running from February 28th – May 27th, 2024!
- New adventures are coming to Star Tours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting April 5th, 2024!
- 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is reopening with a NEW Character Dining Experience on April 10th, 2024!
- The 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place from April 18th to April 21st, 2024.
- ONGOING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios is closed for a lengthy refurbishment. The Disney World website states that the popular attraction will reopen in summer 2024.
- ONGOING: Country Bear Jamboree closed in Magic Kingdom on January 27th, 2024 to begin a transformation into a new show! Disney announced that the updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree should open THIS SUMMER.
Looking for travel tips and info for April? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an April trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for April 2024 here.
- THIS is the Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in April.
- These Disney World rides will be closed for refurbishment in April.
Looking ahead to 2025, important dates include the following:
- The 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is ON from April 3-6, 2025!
- Easter Sunday falls on April 20th, 2025. You are bound to find plenty of themed treats for the occasion during the month.
Walt Disney World in May
Those famous “May Flowers” are still on display for the ongoing EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. And, of course, Memorial Day Weekend ushers in the unofficial start of SUMMER!
Important dates and happenings to know for May 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is running from February 28th – May 27th, 2024!
- ONGOING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios is closed for a lengthy refurbishment. The Disney World website states that the popular attraction will reopen in summer 2024.
- ONGOING: Country Bear Jamboree closed in Magic Kingdom on January 27th, 2024 to begin a transformation into a new show! Disney announced that the updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree should open THIS SUMMER.
- A NEW Drone Show — Disney Dreams That Soar — will debut in Disney Springs on May 24th!
- H2O Glow Nights (an extra-ticket after hours event) returns to Typhoon Lagoon for select dates starting May 25th through August 31st.
Looking for travel tips and info for May? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an May trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for May 2024 here.
Walt Disney World in June
Summer break is ON in June in Walt Disney World! While you can expect rainstorms picking up for the summer season, you can also often anticipate extended hours in the parks to accommodate the increased crowd levels.
Important dates and happenings to know for June 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: H2O Glow Nights (an extra-ticket after hours event) returns to Typhoon Lagoon for select dates starting May 25th through August 31st.
- June 10th is the OPENING DATE for the NEW CommuniCore Hall and Festival Area in EPCOT!
- A NEW Encanto-themed show will open in EPCOT on June 10th, 2024.
- From June 10th – September 6th, 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Lion King with special snacks, merchandise, and a Timon and Rafiki Meet-and-Greet!
- On June 10th, 2024, Joy from Inside Out will begin greeting guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- June 16th is Father’s Day in the United States in 2024.
- On June 17th, EPCOT’s Test Track will close to undergo a reimagining of the attraction.
- The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games are scheduled to take place between June 21st through the 30th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World.
- June is Pride month, and Disney celebrates Pride Month throughout Disney World!
Looking for travel tips and info for June? Click any of the links below:
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for June 2024 here.
- From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a JUNE trip to Disney World!
Walt Disney World in July
Celebrate Independence Day — and more — in Walt Disney World in July! It’s well worth noting that the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival typically kicks off this month. (In 2023, it began on July 27th.)
Important dates and happenings to know for July 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: H2O Glow Nights (an extra-ticket after hours event) returns to Typhoon Lagoon for select dates starting May 25th through August 31st.
- The new DVC Cabins will begin to open at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground starting July 1st!
- July typically delivers the annual Flavors of Florida event to Disney Springs! In 2023, it ran from July 1st – August 13th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- July 4th is Independence Day in the United States!
- Magic Kingdom typically hosts 4th of July fireworks — “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” on July 3rd AND 4th! Stay tuned for 2024 confirmation!
- On July 4th ONLY, Magic Kingdom often hosts a flyover of the theme park by the U.S. Airforce at 10:30AM. Stay tuned for 2024 confirmation!
- “Heartbeat of Freedom” is typically the special fireworks finale on July 4th. Stay tuned for 2024 confirmation!
- EPCOT also typically celebrates the 4th of July with some VERY special character appearances!
- The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival dates were July 27th – November 18th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
Looking for travel tips and info for July? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a JULY trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for July 2024 here.
Walt Disney World in August
Surprise! August heralds in the beginning of AUTUMN to Walt Disney World (albeit, a little early 😉 ) with the arrival of fall decorations on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. in preparation for the park’s Halloween celebrations!
Important dates and happenings to know for August 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: H2O Glow Nights (an extra-ticket after hours event) returns to Typhoon Lagoon for select dates starting May 25th through August 31st.
- The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival dates were July 27th – November 18th! Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- July typically delivers the annual Flavors of Florida event to Disney Springs! In 2023, it ran from July 1st – August 13th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party typically kicks off in mid-August and runs through Halloween. 2023 dates were August 11th through November 1st. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining typically kicks off in mid-August and runs through September. 2023 dates were August 13th to October 1st. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
Looking for travel tips and info for August? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an August trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for August 2024 here.
- These are 5 MAJOR Changes Coming to Disney World in August.
- This is the Disney World MISTAKE You’ll Make in August.
- THIS is the Magic Kingdom Problem You’re Not Expecting in August.
Walt Disney World in September
Planning to visit Walt Disney World in September? Lower crowd levels and the ongoing EPCOT Food and Wine Festival are typically what you’ll experience… and there’s plenty more to consider (including the potential for some interesting weather patterns)!
Important dates and happenings to know for September 2024 include the following:
- The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival dates were July 27th – November 18th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party typically kicks off in mid-August and runs through Halloween. 2023 dates were August 11th through November 1st. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining typically kicks off in mid-August and runs through September. 2023 dates were August 13th to October 1st. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
Looking for travel tips and info for September? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for a September trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for September 2024 here.
- THIS is the Disney World Mistake you’ll make in September.
Walt Disney World in October
BOO! Happy Halloween, my friends… It’s October in Walt Disney World! There are MANY more treats than tricks (like more Festival fun, for instance) to know about when it comes to an October trip.
Important dates and happenings to know for October 2024 include the following:
- The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is ON from October 31, 2024 – November 3, 2024!
- The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival dates were July 27th – November 18th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party typically kicks off in mid-August and runs through Halloween. 2023 dates were August 11th through November 1st. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Festive fall and Halloween snacks will be on the scene in October for Spooky Season.
Looking for travel tips and info for October? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an October trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for October 2024 here.
Walt Disney World in November
November ushers in the start of the Holiday Season in Walt Disney World, and no area of the Resort goes without a festive touch. Find out what you can look forward to — and should prepare for — with a November trip to Walt Disney World!
Looking forward to November 2024, here are a few good dates to know:
- The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is ON from October 31, 2024 – November 3, 2024!
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party typically kicks off in November! 2023 dates were November 9th through December 22nd. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- The 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival dates were July 27th – November 18th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Thursday, November 28th is Thanksgiving Day in 2024.
- Thanksgiving isn’t just celebrated for one day in Disney World… you’ll find specialty eats and treats for honoring the holiday throughout much of the month of November!
- The Holiday Season — which kicks off in November — brings TONS of Holiday TREATS to the whole Resort!
- The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs through December 30th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.
Looking for travel tips and info for November? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an November trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for November 2024 here.
Walt Disney World in December
It’s called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” around the globe… and that’s no less true of Walt Disney World in December! “Oh, what fun it is…”
Important dates and happenings to know for December 2024 include the following:
- ONGOING: The Holiday Season continues through December, bringing with it stunning decorations, special events, an entire Holiday FESTIVAL, and — of course! — the best of the SEASON’S EATINGS (that means holiday SNACKS!) to celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
- The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs through December 30th. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- The Candlelight Processional is a beloved tradition during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and runs for the duration of the event.
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party typically kicks off in November and runs through most of December! 2023 dates were November 9th through December 22nd. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
- Magic Kingdom typically shows an exclusive New Year’s fireworks display, ‘Fantasy In The Sky’, on both December 30th and December 31st at two times each day, 6:30PM and 11:50PM. Stay tuned for 2024 information!
- EPCOT also traditionally hosts a special New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular each year on December 31st. Stay tuned for 2024 information!
- Significant dates for the 2024 Holiday Season are:
- December 24th — Christmas Eve
- December 25th — Christmas Day
- December 25th – Jan 3rd — Hanukkah
- December 26th — Kwanzaa starts
- December 31st — New Year’s Eve
Looking for travel tips and info for December? Click any of the links below:
- From weather to crowds to events and more, we’ve got TIPS AND INFO for an December trip to Disney World!
- Find the Disney World Park Hours for December 2024 here.
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