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Knowing the best time to go to Disney is essential to avoid huge lines in the parks, high prices or unpleasant weather. The city of Orlando receives more than 75 million people every year. And this number grows every year. Disney parks alone receive more than 100,000 people per day. So, if you want to avoid huge queues on sunny hot days and still enjoy the best prices, keep reading this article to find out the best months to go to Disney.
It is important to always consider two factors: 1 – Park capacity and 2 – Climate and temperature in this region of Florida. This is because the queues of many of the park attractions are outside, exposed to the weather. So, on very hot days and high capacity, you prepare to suffer in the sun. The same reasoning serves for days of intense cold, such as at the end of the year for example.
So, what are the best months to go to Disney? We explain below in detail:
Which months should I avoid?
If you can, avoid the very high season months, which are June, July and December. These are months of very high season in Orlando.
June and July are months where the whole world is on school holidays. It is natural, therefore, that the capacity in these two months (see here a capacity calendar) of the middle of the year is higher. In addition, in these two months the temperatures are very high in Orlando and the sun very hot.
In December, the parks are crowded because of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Christmas at Disney is a celebration extremely sought after by tourists from all over the world and the parks usually reach maximum capacity. In some cases the gates are even closed. This season the weather is very cold. Get ready!
Another reason to avoid traveling to Orlando during these high season periods is to leave your house available for rent at these times. If you think about buying, or already own, a holiday home in Orlando, the high season months are the highest turnover. These are periods with the highest occupancy rate.
Springbreak: Time when Disney parks are also full
In addition to June, July and December, there is another time of year where the capacity of Disney parks is also high: Spring Break. This is the academic vacation of the United States and usually occurs in March, for two weeks. Spring Break dates usually change from year to year. It is important to research the correct date first and avoid trips to Orlando on these dates, because the parks will be full, although the weather is more pleasant.
Of course, the months of July and December also coincide with the holidays in other countries, which makes it a little difficult to avoid going in these months. However, there is another advantage in avoiding these periods, especially for those who bought a vacation home in Orlando. It is precisely in these periods that houses are most sought after and rent revenue increases. Therefore, the more free days you leave your house in these periods, the better for your billing with rent.
See also: What is the expected return on renting a house in Orlando?
What are the best months to go to Disney?
The best time of year to go to Disney are the alternative months. Below is a brief explanation of the months of the year and the capacity of the parks:
April and May
Months of low capacity and pleasant weather. There is no rain and prices in Orlando are not so high. Even the prices of airline tickets to Orlando are more attractive these seasons.
August and September
At the beginning of August there is still a remnant of summer and the days can be hot. However, it is already a season where the movement in the parks drops considerably.
September already begins autumn and the weather is much more pleasant. There is only one problem in this period! It’s hurricane season in Florida and this may disrupt plans a little.
But calm down! Hardly hurricanes reach the city of Orlando, which is located in the central region of the state. The hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean and, when they hit the coast (landfall) they usually lose strength. The most affected areas are usually coastal cities.
In the article Hurricane in Florida: Everything you need to know, we explain in detail how the storm season works during this period.
Another good news is that hurricanes, unlike other natural events (e.g. earthquakes) can be detected in advance by the authorities, usually weeks before. If it is a storm that implies a considerable level of risk, then the authorities issue warnings for people to prepare or, in more severe cases, evacuate certain areas.
Orlando is a central city and it was not for nothing that Walt Disney chose the region to house the parks. Because it is central, it is more protected from hurricanes and strong storms.
October and November – Best time of the year to go to Disney Orlando
These are the best months. The hurricane season has passed, the movement in the parks is low and the weather is a little colder.
January and February
These are extremely cold months and, for this reason, the parks are less frequented. Therefore, if you don’t mind low temperatures (below 10 degrees), it may be a good time to go to Disney.
Rainy season in Orlando: attention!
This is a bonus tip! Attention to the rainy seasons: June, July and August.
In these months, which are warmer, there are rain showers in the afternoon, practically every day!
So, don’t forget to buy raincoats!
Did you like it? When will your next trip to Orlando be?
We hope we have clarified the main doubts regarding the best time to go to Disney. Don’t forget that Orlando has a lot to do besides the parks. If your itinerary does not include the Disney parks, perhaps the high season months are not so unpleasant. The city is full, festive and with a lot of fun everywhere.
About AMG International Realty
AMG International Realty is a global real estate company specialized in Florida. If you want to know more about how to invest in real estate in Orlando and another region of Florida, contact me right now and chat with me on WhatsApp: +1 305 761 2655 (Heloisa Arazi).
