Best Month to Visit WDW: A Poll

[mousehouse23]

Choose wisely!

And tell us the method to your madness.

(Note: Poll only allowed 10 choices)

 

[GADisneyDad14]

All of the above?

Every month and season has different offerings, weather, price points, etc. I guess I sound like a homer, but I could make a case for visiting at nearly any time of the year.

But I guess if I had to choose, I’d do Sept. F&W, MNSSHP, water park weather, maybe a bit lower crowds. I could build a nice trip around that time of year.

 

[randumb0]

September due to low crowds

 

[lovin'fl]

Well, we started off doing September when our kids were in year round school and had off. That was great for low crowds, but yes it's hot. Then we enjoyed end of January for low crowds too but eventually that would be crowded and many times the weather is chilly. We quickly learned that we can do HOT Disney but cannot do COLD Disney. Just can't do it. Leads me to Dec and early Jan...bad crowds and cold. Then we have been March for Easter week and July for the 4th and May for Memorial weekend....all too crowded. Just did first week of March and it wasn't bad, but was chilly and a little crowded. Also, we are DVC so holiday times and summers take more points. We loved Oct at first but that too has become pretty crowded. We like to go for festivals at Epcot. Tried Nov but it was Jersey week and too crowded. Also did a few August trips but way hot and still crowded. Have not been in Feb, April or June. So....back to preferring Sept. Maybe the first week of F&W....doesn't seem as hard to book my DVC that week as it does in Oct and Nov.

 

[Klayfish]

All of the above?

Every month and season has different offerings, weather, price points, etc. I guess I sound like a homer, but I could make a case for visiting at nearly any time of the year.

This. I could make a case for any month. June/July would be my personal pick, simply because I love 4th of July there, love the water parks, getting soaked on Kali, the extended daylight hours, the heat (much better than cold), nice and warm nights, ease of getting FP+....and to me WDW screams "summer vacation"

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I voted March. Its warm without being unbearable. And as long you don't go during spring break, the crowds are manageable

 

[mousehouse23]

I know it's kind of a ridiculous choice. So many good aspects of each month . . . as well as drawbacks.

I went with April, because for me it hits the sweet spot of:

1) Beautiful weather that still allows for water park visits and resort swimming
2) Reasonable crowds (post-Easter)
3) F&G at Epcot, which is my pretty much my favorite thing in the whole wide world

 

[holden]

I chose September. Go the week or two after Labor Day (when all schools should be back in session. Add to that Food & Wine Festival and it’s a win-win!

 

[Shanti]

Our April trip was great for weather & Flower & Garden. I'd love another April trip.

But other times of year are great, too. We've had great summer trips. The laid-back summer vibe fits WDW just right.

 

[OneinThree]

I voted March, overall. For crowds, I prefer the last two weeks of August through September. For weather, January. The best combo of each for me is definitely March. We were there the first week of March this year and had perfect weather (78 degrees and sunny) and manageable crowds.

 

[disneyvoice]

I know it sounds crazy but I prefer October. I know the crowds can be terrible but the weather is great, plus you have Food and Wine and MNSSHP. It's always been our favorite time to go. We spend most of our time at Food and Wine in October so we don't worry too much about the crowds.

 

[SM1992]

October was always our favorite. Lower crowds, nice weather, Halloween decorations, F&W. However last trip Oct. was extremely busy, so we're trying May this year. (NEXT WEEK!!!!) Holding off on voting 'til we're home!

 

[JerseyJanice]

There have been months I’ve never visited, but of the ones that I have, August is my favorite. Three trips, three years in a row, with Free Dining. What made those trips my favorites was the people we were with.

I used to love early fall, but due to lousy luck, hurricanes impacted our trips in October 2016 and September 2017.

We are trying again next month. It will be my first trip in May although I’ve been in June twice.

I have yet to make it there for the Holiday season. It’s on my wish list, but one reason I haven’t gone in December is that I like to swim when I’m in Florida.

 

[Ladyfish77]

I voted March. Its warm without being unbearable. And as long you don't go during spring break, the crowds are manageable

Unfortunately this year it was cold in March. I had to buy an extra sweatshirt because I was cold. Only one day that was a "shorts" day. I want to sweat in Florida not shiver.

 

[disneyfreak202]

I voted November. I have been in September (was quite busy) and this past year we arrived late Halloween night and left November 8th. It was nice weather and crowd wise was not too bad. When Jersey week hit (last few days of our trip) it was a little busier. Other than that, I would go again that time of year. This year we will be there mid October and I am nervous for crowds as every day is listed as heavy or insane

 

[KevM]

I said May. F&G is still going on. Go early enough and weather is still bareable. I also just like May, since my family has a couple of celebrations during that time.

 

[Haley R]

I put March. We always go that first weekend and it has been hot every year. The crowds aren’t too bad at all and we love flower and garden.

 

[JerseyJanice]

I chose September. Go the week or two after Labor Day (when all schools should be back in session. Add to that Food & Wine Festival and it’s a win-win!

Unless you get a hurricane like Irma.

 

[AllThingsMickey4]

There are three months I like:

1. Early May or very late April for great weather and Flower and Garden. Epcot is my favorite park and I love seeing it decked out in flowers. And you really can't beat the late Spring weather in Florida

2. Early December. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday and my bday is Christmas Eve. I love doing an all in one celebration vacation. The crowds have slightly increased in early December in my experience, so I haven't made a December trip in a couple of years, but I really miss seeing the Christmas decorations. I think every Disney fan should see it dressed up for the Holidays at least once. And I love the Christmas parade at MVMCP. The downside is the weather can be cooler.

3. Late October through early November. Crowds were similar to early May. I'm not a huge Halloween fan, but it was cool to do MNSSHP on Halloween night. I'd do MVMCP before MNSSHP again though. Weather was nice during the day, but most nights were chilly and some were actually pretty cold (like high 40's on one of our party nights). I enjoyed the F&W festival, but it was a madhouse on the weekends. We practically had WS to ourselves during the day on Halloween though.

 

[baler31]

Any month that has an After Dark Party. Seriously, one of the best days we have had at the parks in a decade.